Sector credit
Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
1st Jun 16, 2:18pm
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Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
19th May 16, 4:00pm
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The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
19th May 16, 9:06am
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Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
16th May 16, 4:08pm
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ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market
Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
11th May 16, 9:07am
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Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
9th May 16, 3:39pm
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Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
5th May 16, 4:36pm
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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
Amount borrowed for mortgages grows at fastest annual rate for over seven-and-a-half-years; more mortgages on floating and short fixed terms
2nd May 16, 7:32pm
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Amount borrowed for mortgages grows at fastest annual rate for over seven-and-a-half-years; more mortgages on floating and short fixed terms
ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
2nd May 16, 11:57am
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ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
29th Apr 16, 8:23am
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The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
22nd Apr 16, 9:39am
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With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank might signal further cooling measures against the overheating housing market as soon as next month
19th Apr 16, 11:24am
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Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank might signal further cooling measures against the overheating housing market as soon as next month
The Reserve Bank is being squeezed from all sides and will have to think long and hard about its next moves
13th Apr 16, 2:52pm
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The Reserve Bank is being squeezed from all sides and will have to think long and hard about its next moves
Evidence is beginning to point to the impact of Reserve Bank measures to rein in the Auckland housing market having been short lived
7th Apr 16, 4:53pm
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Evidence is beginning to point to the impact of Reserve Bank measures to rein in the Auckland housing market having been short lived
Borrowing for houses increasing at fastest rate since 2008; business borrowing pauses; agricultural debt growth slows
31st Mar 16, 3:49pm
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Borrowing for houses increasing at fastest rate since 2008; business borrowing pauses; agricultural debt growth slows
Forthcoming monthly housing data will show more definitively if the Reserve Bank's efforts to slow the Auckland housing market are working
29th Mar 16, 4:31pm
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Forthcoming monthly housing data will show more definitively if the Reserve Bank's efforts to slow the Auckland housing market are working
Housing debt continues to grow strongly; business borrowing grows at fastest rate since 2009
29th Feb 16, 3:42pm
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Housing debt continues to grow strongly; business borrowing grows at fastest rate since 2009
Kiwis still ramping up household debt despite introduction of new Government and Reserve Bank housing investment rules
30th Nov 15, 3:26pm
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Kiwis still ramping up household debt despite introduction of new Government and Reserve Bank housing investment rules
Agriculture debt and housing debt rise at fastest annual pace in 6 and 7 years, respectively
30th Oct 15, 4:19pm
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Agriculture debt and housing debt rise at fastest annual pace in 6 and 7 years, respectively
Kiwis are still amping up household borrowing ahead of new Government and RBNZ housing investment rules
30th Sep 15, 3:48pm
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Kiwis are still amping up household borrowing ahead of new Government and RBNZ housing investment rules
Kiwis gearing up their household borrowing at the fastest rate in seven and a half years
31st Aug 15, 3:18pm
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Kiwis gearing up their household borrowing at the fastest rate in seven and a half years
Has the Auckland house market finally detached itself from all sense of reality, or are we seeing a big last flurry of action before reality really bites?
2nd Jul 15, 10:25am
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Has the Auckland house market finally detached itself from all sense of reality, or are we seeing a big last flurry of action before reality really bites?
New Zealanders borrowing at their fastest rate since the Global Financial Crisis with net home loan growth up $1.5b in a month
30th Jun 15, 4:00pm
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New Zealanders borrowing at their fastest rate since the Global Financial Crisis with net home loan growth up $1.5b in a month