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Dominic Stephens

Another week in tax: The more-tax, less-tax camps tussle
Terry Baucher sees tax cuts and capital gains back on the agenda, the IRD targeting the hospitality industry, and the OECD reckons international tax reform could collect US$100 bln annually
by Terry Baucher
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Terry Baucher sees tax cuts and capital gains back on the agenda, the IRD targeting the hospitality industry, and the OECD reckons international tax reform could collect US$100 bln annually
Official Cash Rate as low as 0.75% by the end of this year?
Westpac economists change their call and now see two further cuts to the OCR this year - but they say even three cuts would be a possibility; house price rises may be even more than Westpac has forecast
by David Hargreaves
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Westpac economists change their call and now see two further cuts to the OCR this year - but they say even three cuts would be a possibility; house price rises may be even more than Westpac has forecast
RBNZ tipped to nip and tuck its forecasts
The Reserve Bank is expected to trim its GDP growth forecasts in its Monetary Policy Statement on Thursday; no change to Official Cash Rate expected
by Jason Walls
5
The Reserve Bank is expected to trim its GDP growth forecasts in its Monetary Policy Statement on Thursday; no change to Official Cash Rate expected
Another easy decision looms for RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr
No one expects the Official Cash Rate to change on Thursday, but ongoing business confidence issues may get a mention in Governor Orr’s OCR statement
by Jason Walls
12
No one expects the Official Cash Rate to change on Thursday, but ongoing business confidence issues may get a mention in Governor Orr’s OCR statement
Wheeler urged to play waiting game amid global economic storm
NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
by Jenée Tibshraeny
13
NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
Call for Wheeler to pause in close call before cutting the OCR again
NZIER Shadow Board suggests RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.75%; says signs of economic pick-up are dampened by global economic risks & impending drought
by Jenée Tibshraeny
6
NZIER Shadow Board suggests RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.75%; says signs of economic pick-up are dampened by global economic risks & impending drought
Westpac sees 6% GDP growth
Westpac forecasts 6% GDP growth in year to June 2012 on govt spending, Christchurch rebuild
by Alex Tarrant
55
Westpac forecasts 6% GDP growth in year to June 2012 on govt spending, Christchurch rebuild