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Kiwis more bullish on house prices

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Growing number of NZers expecting house price rises over coming year, led by those in Auckland, Christchurch, RBNZ survey shows

Inflation expectations drop

RBNZ survey shows falling inflation expectations; dollar down

New local govt bonds welcomed

Roger J Kerr thinks there are 'winners all round' with the launch of new Local Government bonds. Your view?

'No plans to hike floating mortgage rates'

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An out of cycle hike to floating mortgage rates 'not on our horizon', says ASB boss Barbara Chapman

Economy poised to do well

Roger J Kerr says freight company earnings, skill shortage data, and rural fertiliser use all point to real economic growth. Your view?

Will NZ banks hike rates before OCR?

Bernard Hickey say NZ banks may follow their Australian parents and hike floating mortgage rates before any official move, but he thinks they will struggle to justify for now. Your view?

The never a dull moment NZ$ report

HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action, including a Greek deal (sort of), more British money printing and a surprise RBA decision

NZ economic growth still underestimated

Roger J Kerr says outside of two irritations the economic fundamentals for New Zealand are in very good shape. Your view?

The never a dull moment report

HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action, including fears of a Greek default, talk of US and European money printing and an Australian rate cut

Bank results swing into focus

Eyes on the big Australasian banks' profits; RBA leaves cash rate at 4.25%