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RBNZ survey has shown an easing in expectations of inflation - something that will cause the RBNZ comfort as it prepares for its next Official Cash Rate decision later in the month
7th Aug 25, 3:25pm
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RBNZ survey has shown an easing in expectations of inflation - something that will cause the RBNZ comfort as it prepares for its next Official Cash Rate decision later in the month
New BIS research paper looks at the 'unique set of challenges' posed by stablecoins and outlines the potential required policy response
7th Aug 25, 7:57am
New BIS research paper looks at the 'unique set of challenges' posed by stablecoins and outlines the potential required policy response
A look at the detailed mortgage figures for the first six months of this year reveals that the investors are definitely back - even if that's not what the current market narrative might say
6th Aug 25, 8:39am
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A look at the detailed mortgage figures for the first six months of this year reveals that the investors are definitely back - even if that's not what the current market narrative might say
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in June there was a marked shift in preference to one-year fixed mortgages, particularly for investors
4th Aug 25, 3:37pm
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in June there was a marked shift in preference to one-year fixed mortgages, particularly for investors
ANZ economists believe firms have 'hoarded' labour in anticipation of economic recovery and may now be forced to 'right size' through layoffs - amplifying the unemployment rate; OCR may be forced below 2.5%
4th Aug 25, 2:38pm
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ANZ economists believe firms have 'hoarded' labour in anticipation of economic recovery and may now be forced to 'right size' through layoffs - amplifying the unemployment rate; OCR may be forced below 2.5%
Roger J Kerr says the US Fed and the markets have been fed fake news and misinformation on the state of the US economy as measured by employment trends
4th Aug 25, 8:34am
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Roger J Kerr says the US Fed and the markets have been fed fake news and misinformation on the state of the US economy as measured by employment trends
Falling laptop and iPhone prices are making room for rising housing and food costs within the 2% inflation target
4th Aug 25, 8:26am
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Falling laptop and iPhone prices are making room for rising housing and food costs within the 2% inflation target
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate rising to 5.3% from 5.1%, reflecting a mid-year 'stall' in the hoped-for economic recovery
3rd Aug 25, 6:01am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate rising to 5.3% from 5.1%, reflecting a mid-year 'stall' in the hoped-for economic recovery
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that even as mortgage rates come down, the amount of non-performing housing loans is still going up, now getting close to $2.5 billion worth
31st Jul 25, 3:47pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that even as mortgage rates come down, the amount of non-performing housing loans is still going up, now getting close to $2.5 billion worth
Roger J Kerr says a global trade scenario is emerging that could be of real benefit to New Zealand as an export-reliant economy
28th Jul 25, 9:02am
Roger J Kerr says a global trade scenario is emerging that could be of real benefit to New Zealand as an export-reliant economy
The global trade war may pose less of a threat to the New Zealand economy than businesses and households expect
27th Jul 25, 6:30am
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The global trade war may pose less of a threat to the New Zealand economy than businesses and households expect
David Hargreaves has a crunch of the mortgage figures for the first six months of 2025 and says these show a return very much to 'normal' patterns after the wild pandemic period and subsequent slump
25th Jul 25, 9:12am
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David Hargreaves has a crunch of the mortgage figures for the first six months of 2025 and says these show a return very much to 'normal' patterns after the wild pandemic period and subsequent slump
Tariffs will create a negative demand shock in New Zealand that will strengthen the case for a lower Official Cash Rate, provided inflation continues to cool
25th Jul 25, 5:00am
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Tariffs will create a negative demand shock in New Zealand that will strengthen the case for a lower Official Cash Rate, provided inflation continues to cool
The estimated average price paid by first home buyers in June was $682,000
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that some 30% of 'new' mortgage commitments in the past month were due to customers changing loan providers
23rd Jul 25, 3:50pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that some 30% of 'new' mortgage commitments in the past month were due to customers changing loan providers