Inflation
US treasuries turnaround, Fed sees more work to do to contain inflation pressures as RBNZ moves into the spotlight
20th Feb 23, 7:24am
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US treasuries turnaround, Fed sees more work to do to contain inflation pressures as RBNZ moves into the spotlight
David Hargreaves examines the coming week's Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate review, the first for three months, and one that will see the RBNZ probably juggling between either a large, or extra-large OCR hike. But what about the weather?
19th Feb 23, 8:04am
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David Hargreaves examines the coming week's Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate review, the first for three months, and one that will see the RBNZ probably juggling between either a large, or extra-large OCR hike. But what about the weather?
Bonus saver interest rates have risen to their highest in eight years. But inflation has overwhelmed them. Savers will be in a tough spot until the battle against inflation is won
18th Feb 23, 9:00am
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Bonus saver interest rates have risen to their highest in eight years. But inflation has overwhelmed them. Savers will be in a tough spot until the battle against inflation is won
Kiwibank economists believe the Reserve Bank should hold fire with any increase of the Official Cash Rate while the country deals with the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle
16th Feb 23, 1:28pm
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Kiwibank economists believe the Reserve Bank should hold fire with any increase of the Official Cash Rate while the country deals with the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle
'There comes a time when such restraint is no longer necessary. We are definitely approaching that time,' says BNZ head of research
15th Feb 23, 11:35am
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'There comes a time when such restraint is no longer necessary. We are definitely approaching that time,' says BNZ head of research
Influential RBNZ survey shows substantial drop in expectations of inflation in two years time - albeit that at 3.3% the survey respondents still see inflation outside the targeted band in 2025
14th Feb 23, 3:25pm
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Influential RBNZ survey shows substantial drop in expectations of inflation in two years time - albeit that at 3.3% the survey respondents still see inflation outside the targeted band in 2025
Keynes warned us that practical men and women are but slaves of defunct economists. Economist Brian Easton says the comment is particularly relevant as we try to understand the prospects for inflation
13th Feb 23, 9:23am
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Keynes warned us that practical men and women are but slaves of defunct economists. Economist Brian Easton says the comment is particularly relevant as we try to understand the prospects for inflation
Roger J Kerr has a look at the alternative strategies and tactics the RBNZ could adopt
13th Feb 23, 8:31am
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Roger J Kerr has a look at the alternative strategies and tactics the RBNZ could adopt
Those who imagine an imminent debt crisis in the United States are making much ado about nothing. It would be better if US policymakers saved their energy – and political capital – for fighting real rather than imaginary battles
12th Feb 23, 10:38am
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Those who imagine an imminent debt crisis in the United States are making much ado about nothing. It would be better if US policymakers saved their energy – and political capital – for fighting real rather than imaginary battles
Mohamed El-Erian assess the likely trajectory of the American economy and warns of simplistic 'soft landing' narratives
11th Feb 23, 11:10am
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Mohamed El-Erian assess the likely trajectory of the American economy and warns of simplistic 'soft landing' narratives
Auckland flooding to take a financial toll on New Zealand's biggest insurer IAG
7th Feb 23, 9:35am
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Auckland flooding to take a financial toll on New Zealand's biggest insurer IAG
Roger J Kerr says monetary tightening to bring down inflation always seems to require a higher exchange rate
6th Feb 23, 9:00am
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Roger J Kerr says monetary tightening to bring down inflation always seems to require a higher exchange rate
Despite sharp monetary policy tightening, financial conditions have eased around much of the globe, posing a challenge for central banks, the IMF says
5th Feb 23, 10:00am
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Despite sharp monetary policy tightening, financial conditions have eased around much of the globe, posing a challenge for central banks, the IMF says
David Hargreaves says with key economic data starting to turn out softer than expected, crunch time is looming for the Reserve Bank in its inflation battle and in how far it wants to drive up interest rates
2nd Feb 23, 12:20pm
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David Hargreaves says with key economic data starting to turn out softer than expected, crunch time is looming for the Reserve Bank in its inflation battle and in how far it wants to drive up interest rates
Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 8.2% in the year to December 2022, fueled by housing, food and transport costs
2nd Feb 23, 11:13am
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Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 8.2% in the year to December 2022, fueled by housing, food and transport costs
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Auckland storm flooding could delay construction projects by months, keep construction inflation high
31st Jan 23, 12:15pm
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Auckland storm flooding could delay construction projects by months, keep construction inflation high
Raghuram Rajan considers the US Fed's limited options as it navigates an increasingly perilous economic environment
30th Jan 23, 10:00am
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Raghuram Rajan considers the US Fed's limited options as it navigates an increasingly perilous economic environment
Roger J Kerr suggests four actions that could address our current inflation problem. He also is sanguine about how the US debt ceiling problem resolution. And he is highly critical of how the RBA is foreseeing its developing issues
30th Jan 23, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr suggests four actions that could address our current inflation problem. He also is sanguine about how the US debt ceiling problem resolution. And he is highly critical of how the RBA is foreseeing its developing issues
Joseph Stiglitz sees little upside and much downside to further monetary-policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve
28th Jan 23, 9:14am
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Joseph Stiglitz sees little upside and much downside to further monetary-policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve
Bank economists are now suggesting the Reserve Bank should dial back its intentions on how far and high the Official Cash Rate will go
25th Jan 23, 4:12pm
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Bank economists are now suggesting the Reserve Bank should dial back its intentions on how far and high the Official Cash Rate will go
ANZ economists change their call and now expect the Reserve Bank to lift the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month, rather than the signalled 75 points; Kiwibank economists see peak OCR of 5% - 'enough is enough'
25th Jan 23, 11:00am
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ANZ economists change their call and now expect the Reserve Bank to lift the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month, rather than the signalled 75 points; Kiwibank economists see peak OCR of 5% - 'enough is enough'
Kiwibank economists are hoping the Reserve Bank can be deterred from its signalled 75 basis point Official Cash Rate hike and 'meet in the middle' with a 50 point rise
23rd Jan 23, 11:00am
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Kiwibank economists are hoping the Reserve Bank can be deterred from its signalled 75 basis point Official Cash Rate hike and 'meet in the middle' with a 50 point rise
Roger J Kerr says the sentiment towards, and direction of, the US dollar currency value remains firmly negative
23rd Jan 23, 8:39am
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Roger J Kerr says the sentiment towards, and direction of, the US dollar currency value remains firmly negative
Our central bank is picking that inflation will have hit a new 32-year high of 7.5% when December quarter figures are released in the coming week. If it's right, expect a further hefty 75 point rise to the Official Cash Rate next month
22nd Jan 23, 6:00am
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Our central bank is picking that inflation will have hit a new 32-year high of 7.5% when December quarter figures are released in the coming week. If it's right, expect a further hefty 75 point rise to the Official Cash Rate next month
Nouriel Roubini thinks the Davos crowd has yet to awaken to the confluence of cataclysmic risks the world is facing
19th Jan 23, 9:04am
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Nouriel Roubini thinks the Davos crowd has yet to awaken to the confluence of cataclysmic risks the world is facing