Anne Boniface
Economists are concerned that Treasury hasn't incorporated recent slowing economic conditions in its forecasts and this could see the Government get into trouble in future years with its spending plans
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Economists are concerned that Treasury hasn't incorporated recent slowing economic conditions in its forecasts and this could see the Government get into trouble in future years with its spending plans
Economists' takes on how a wellbeing focus, slowing economic growth and tight debt targets will affect Budget 2019
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Economists' takes on how a wellbeing focus, slowing economic growth and tight debt targets will affect Budget 2019
Westpac economists are the latest to trim their milk price forecast for this season - down to $6.10 from $6.25
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Westpac economists are the latest to trim their milk price forecast for this season - down to $6.10 from $6.25
ASB economists now see a milk price for this season of $6.25 per kilogram of milk solids, down from a previous forecast of $6.50; see farmer net earnings as about $240 million lower
ASB economists now see a milk price for this season of $6.25 per kilogram of milk solids, down from a previous forecast of $6.50; see farmer net earnings as about $240 million lower
Economists say milk production levels this season will be crucial, with the strong start already putting pressure on prices
Economists say milk production levels this season will be crucial, with the strong start already putting pressure on prices
Further falls in the global price of dairy products indicate its now more when than if Fonterra reduces its forecast milk price below the current $6.75; Westpac has dropped its forecast to $6.25 from $6.50
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Further falls in the global price of dairy products indicate its now more when than if Fonterra reduces its forecast milk price below the current $6.75; Westpac has dropped its forecast to $6.25 from $6.50
The sharpest fall in global dairy prices for over a year raises questions about whether the current level of forecast milk price for farmers this season will be achievable
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The sharpest fall in global dairy prices for over a year raises questions about whether the current level of forecast milk price for farmers this season will be achievable
ASB economists expect Fonterra next week to give a 'healthy' milk price forecast of $6.50 or better for the new season
ASB economists expect Fonterra next week to give a 'healthy' milk price forecast of $6.50 or better for the new season
The Finance Minister has spent weeks dampening Budget day expectations but experts say the healthy books will show the Government is on track to deliver its fiscal targets
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The Finance Minister has spent weeks dampening Budget day expectations but experts say the healthy books will show the Government is on track to deliver its fiscal targets
Latest GlobalDairyTrade auction results give support to the forecast of a $6.40 milk price for farmers - and possibly even a bit better - this season
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Latest GlobalDairyTrade auction results give support to the forecast of a $6.40 milk price for farmers - and possibly even a bit better - this season
Net migration fell by nearly 7% in December 2017 compared to the same month the previous year; Annual net migration slipped to 70,000
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Net migration fell by nearly 7% in December 2017 compared to the same month the previous year; Annual net migration slipped to 70,000
Prices of dairy products soar by 11.4%; Whole Milk Powder jumps 19.8% to a 2-year high; ANZ economists see 'upside risks' to milk price forecasts - perhaps to above $6
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Prices of dairy products soar by 11.4%; Whole Milk Powder jumps 19.8% to a 2-year high; ANZ economists see 'upside risks' to milk price forecasts - perhaps to above $6
AgriHQ hails dairy market 'turning a corner'; Westpac increases farm gate milk price forecast to $5; ANZ sees challenges remaining for dairying
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AgriHQ hails dairy market 'turning a corner'; Westpac increases farm gate milk price forecast to $5; ANZ sees challenges remaining for dairying
Global dairy prices rose 2.1% in latest auction, though the gains were eaten up by a stronger Kiwi dollar; key Wholemilk powder prices edge up 1.5%, back up above US$2000 per metric tonne
Global dairy prices rose 2.1% in latest auction, though the gains were eaten up by a stronger Kiwi dollar; key Wholemilk powder prices edge up 1.5%, back up above US$2000 per metric tonne
Global dairy prices fall for the fourth consecutive auction, though not by as much as predicted; Wholemilk powder down 3.7%
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Global dairy prices fall for the fourth consecutive auction, though not by as much as predicted; Wholemilk powder down 3.7%