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Statistics New Zealand says inflation for 2017 was just 1.6%, versus market expectations of 1.9%, after a virtually flat December quarter; Kiwi dollar falls
25th Jan 18, 11:01am
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Statistics New Zealand says inflation for 2017 was just 1.6%, versus market expectations of 1.9%, after a virtually flat December quarter; Kiwi dollar falls
Statistics NZ says GDP grew 0.6% in September quarter and 3.0% over September year. Quarterly GDP per capita up 0.2%, Earlier than expected OCR hikes?
21st Dec 17, 10:51am
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Statistics NZ says GDP grew 0.6% in September quarter and 3.0% over September year. Quarterly GDP per capita up 0.2%, Earlier than expected OCR hikes?
September saw Auckland record the second lowest volume of house sales in a September month - after 2008 - during the past 25 years
14th Oct 17, 7:18am
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September saw Auckland record the second lowest volume of house sales in a September month - after 2008 - during the past 25 years
Weaker than expected prices at latest dairy auction suggest that Fonterra may be forced to drop its current milk price forecast of $6.75 for the current season; ASB economists remain bullish
4th Oct 17, 8:08am
Weaker than expected prices at latest dairy auction suggest that Fonterra may be forced to drop its current milk price forecast of $6.75 for the current season; ASB economists remain bullish
ASB economists think the Reserve Bank's likely to be unhappy with the market's current view that expects interest rate rises this year
7th Feb 17, 1:05pm
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ASB economists think the Reserve Bank's likely to be unhappy with the market's current view that expects interest rate rises this year
The number of new homes being consented nationally rose 35% in June compared with a year ago; Auckland had consents for 921 units compared with 704 in June 2015
29th Jul 16, 11:05am
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The number of new homes being consented nationally rose 35% in June compared with a year ago; Auckland had consents for 921 units compared with 704 in June 2015
Improved business sentiment sees inflation outlook improve, but not enough to halt looming OCR cuts, says the NZIER
5th Jul 16, 10:32am
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Improved business sentiment sees inflation outlook improve, but not enough to halt looming OCR cuts, says the NZIER
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
The NZIER's business opinion survey comes in gloomy, as more businesses expect the economy will go down hill rather than improve in the next six months
5th Apr 16, 10:37am
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The NZIER's business opinion survey comes in gloomy, as more businesses expect the economy will go down hill rather than improve in the next six months
Economists at country's biggest bank do u-turn; now see Official Cash Rate hitting 2%
29th Feb 16, 11:31am
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Economists at country's biggest bank do u-turn; now see Official Cash Rate hitting 2%
Economists in opposing camps about whether the Reserve Bank should again be forcing down interest rates; ANZ's Cameron Bagrie sees OCR cuts as 'recipe for an accident'
17th Feb 16, 1:37pm
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Economists in opposing camps about whether the Reserve Bank should again be forcing down interest rates; ANZ's Cameron Bagrie sees OCR cuts as 'recipe for an accident'
Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
14th Dec 15, 2:33pm
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Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
Robust domestic demand and investment reflects a silver lining to NZ's widening trade deficit; Chinese imports hit record high in September
27th Oct 15, 3:30pm
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Robust domestic demand and investment reflects a silver lining to NZ's widening trade deficit; Chinese imports hit record high in September
Westpac economists stick to view that RBNZ will be forced to drop interest rates by more than it currently intends
19th Oct 15, 11:23am
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Westpac economists stick to view that RBNZ will be forced to drop interest rates by more than it currently intends
Statistics NZ reports GDP rose 0.4% in June qtr from March qtr; less than consensus and RBNZ forecast for 0.6% growth; weak exports drag; transport and warehousing also softest since 2009
17th Sep 15, 11:11am
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Statistics NZ reports GDP rose 0.4% in June qtr from March qtr; less than consensus and RBNZ forecast for 0.6% growth; weak exports drag; transport and warehousing also softest since 2009
The dollar rises sharply as inflation expectations increase, lessening the likelihood of an OCR cut next month
19th May 15, 4:59pm
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The dollar rises sharply as inflation expectations increase, lessening the likelihood of an OCR cut next month
ANZ says there could be a rush of property listings in the next four months and the Auckland housing market could be at a turning point
18th May 15, 10:55am
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ANZ says there could be a rush of property listings in the next four months and the Auckland housing market could be at a turning point
New Zealand dollar plunges following banks predicting rate cuts from the RBNZ as soon as June
11th May 15, 5:46pm
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New Zealand dollar plunges following banks predicting rate cuts from the RBNZ as soon as June
Parity party could be pending, with economists suggesting the NZ dollar may reach parity with Aussie counterpart
17th Feb 15, 5:30pm
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Parity party could be pending, with economists suggesting the NZ dollar may reach parity with Aussie counterpart
Could the RBNZ and FMA or Commerce Commission follow APRA and ASIC's one-two combination attack on risky home lending?
10th Dec 14, 1:31pm
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Could the RBNZ and FMA or Commerce Commission follow APRA and ASIC's one-two combination attack on risky home lending?
Could the RBNZ look to a Bank of England style debt-to-income ratio to cool the runaway train of the Auckland housing market?
6th Dec 14, 8:00am
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Could the RBNZ look to a Bank of England style debt-to-income ratio to cool the runaway train of the Auckland housing market?
High asking prices and a surge of listings on Realestate.co.nz point to a hot summer for the housing market
4th Dec 14, 9:57am
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High asking prices and a surge of listings on Realestate.co.nz point to a hot summer for the housing market
The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
14th Oct 13, 4:14pm
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The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
14th Oct 13, 12:09pm
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Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
RBNZ's view on house price inflation will be a key component of its latest Monetary Policy Statement next week
5th Sep 13, 4:03pm
RBNZ's view on house price inflation will be a key component of its latest Monetary Policy Statement next week