Inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia is stuck in a tug-of-war, as it holds rates steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia is stuck in a tug-of-war, as it holds rates steady

Roger J Kerr says the likely Fed appointment is clearly another negative factor for the US dollar value as global investors/fund managers lose confidence in the independence of the Federal Reserve

Roger J Kerr says the likely Fed appointment is clearly another negative factor for the US dollar value as global investors/fund managers lose confidence in the independence of the Federal Reserve

Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation

Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation

As the Government proposes a rates cap, councils may be forced to take on more debt if they ‘hope to plough on’ with investments and ‘this would be a credit negative,’ S&P says

As the Government proposes a rates cap, councils may be forced to take on more debt if they ‘hope to plough on’ with investments and ‘this would be a credit negative,’ S&P says

Roger J Kerr says the poor quality of New Zealand’s economic data is damaging to our reputation as an advanced trading economy

Roger J Kerr says the poor quality of New Zealand’s economic data is damaging to our reputation as an advanced trading economy

RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says Monetary Policy Committee will keep an eye on price setting behaviour and world dynamics that could potentially influence how the Official Cash Rate moves

RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says Monetary Policy Committee will keep an eye on price setting behaviour and world dynamics that could potentially influence how the Official Cash Rate moves

Assistant Governor Karen Silk on what the RBNZ will be watching before its next OCR review and what new Governor Anna Breman will bring

Assistant Governor Karen Silk on what the RBNZ will be watching before its next OCR review and what new Governor Anna Breman will bring

‘Looks like the last’: While the Reserve Bank has left the door open for further OCR easing, economists say it’s not as wide as many would have expected

‘Looks like the last’: While the Reserve Bank has left the door open for further OCR easing, economists say it’s not as wide as many would have expected

Reserve Bank Governor says the bank wants to be in the position next year where monetary policy is off the front pages. 'Let everything else drive the economy and we can sit in the back seat'

Reserve Bank Governor says the bank wants to be in the position next year where monetary policy is off the front pages. 'Let everything else drive the economy and we can sit in the back seat'

Future moves in the OCR will depend on how the outlook for medium-term inflation and the economy evolve, the Reserve Bank says; ASB says barring 'nasty surprises' the RBNZ looks 'on hold' now

Future moves in the OCR will depend on how the outlook for medium-term inflation and the economy evolve, the Reserve Bank says; ASB says barring 'nasty surprises' the RBNZ looks 'on hold' now

Kiwibank economists say the economic recovery they anticipated for this year stalled, activity lost momentum 'and Kiwi households and businesses have suffered further'

Kiwibank economists say the economic recovery they anticipated for this year stalled, activity lost momentum 'and Kiwi households and businesses have suffered further'

The experts mostly see the OCR at 2.25%-2.5% in a year's time but have concerns about the possibility of the Reserve Bank over-stimulating the economy.

The experts mostly see the OCR at 2.25%-2.5% in a year's time but have concerns about the possibility of the Reserve Bank over-stimulating the economy.

Roger J Kerr says US interest rate markets are already placing their bets on which way the Fed decision will go

Roger J Kerr says US interest rate markets are already placing their bets on which way the Fed decision will go

Reserve Bank virtually compelled to cut interest rates again in the coming week, but it's likely to want to keep its options completely open for the start of next year

Reserve Bank virtually compelled to cut interest rates again in the coming week, but it's likely to want to keep its options completely open for the start of next year

Government plans to introduce annual CPI adjustments to tolling, Transport Minister says all road users should contribute in proportion to the use of the country’s roads

Government plans to introduce annual CPI adjustments to tolling, Transport Minister says all road users should contribute in proportion to the use of the country’s roads