Jarrod Kerr
Capacity constraints, prudence and wellbeing set to feature in the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update and Budget Policy Statement on Thursday
12th Dec 18, 7:52am
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Capacity constraints, prudence and wellbeing set to feature in the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update and Budget Policy Statement on Thursday
Kiwibank economists think the LVR 'speed limit' will be raised to 20% of new bank lending this week - but would like to see it at 25%; say the 'temporary' LVRs are set to be with us for good
26th Nov 18, 1:48pm
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Kiwibank economists think the LVR 'speed limit' will be raised to 20% of new bank lending this week - but would like to see it at 25%; say the 'temporary' LVRs are set to be with us for good
Stats NZ says unemployment rate now lowest since June 2008; Employment rate at 68.3% is highest since the series began 30 years ago; wage growth remains subdued
7th Nov 18, 11:12am
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Stats NZ says unemployment rate now lowest since June 2008; Employment rate at 68.3% is highest since the series began 30 years ago; wage growth remains subdued
Stats NZ says prices rose 0.9% in the September quarter, giving an annual inflation rate of 1.9%; economists expected just a 0.7% quarterly rise
16th Oct 18, 10:59am
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Stats NZ says prices rose 0.9% in the September quarter, giving an annual inflation rate of 1.9%; economists expected just a 0.7% quarterly rise
We face the apparently contradictory situation in which inflation is strongly rising and yet the Reserve Bank will keep the possibility of interest rate cuts on the table
15th Oct 18, 11:44am
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We face the apparently contradictory situation in which inflation is strongly rising and yet the Reserve Bank will keep the possibility of interest rate cuts on the table
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows worst level of business confidence since March 2009
2nd Oct 18, 10:09am
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows worst level of business confidence since March 2009
OCR to be kept at an 'expansionary level for a considerable period', with the RBNZ Governor sticking to his line that the next move could be 'up or down'
27th Sep 18, 9:08am
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OCR to be kept at an 'expansionary level for a considerable period', with the RBNZ Governor sticking to his line that the next move could be 'up or down'
Despite last week's surprisingly strong GDP figures, economists believe the Reserve Bank will stick to its 'dovish' view that the next move in interest rates could be down when it reviews the Official Cash Rate on Thursday
24th Sep 18, 3:29pm
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Despite last week's surprisingly strong GDP figures, economists believe the Reserve Bank will stick to its 'dovish' view that the next move in interest rates could be down when it reviews the Official Cash Rate on Thursday
Why are NZ banks cutting mortgage rates as Aussie banks hike them, and how long might this last?
18th Sep 18, 5:00am
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Why are NZ banks cutting mortgage rates as Aussie banks hike them, and how long might this last?
ASB's economists suggest the neutral OCR is within a 2.5% to 3.5% range and could head lower with implications for borrowers, savers and policymakers
6th Sep 18, 9:27am
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ASB's economists suggest the neutral OCR is within a 2.5% to 3.5% range and could head lower with implications for borrowers, savers and policymakers
The Reserve Bank surprised financial markets by saying it does not expect the next OCR move to be until 2020, but why has Governor Orr suddenly become so much more dovish?
9th Aug 18, 12:41pm
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The Reserve Bank surprised financial markets by saying it does not expect the next OCR move to be until 2020, but why has Governor Orr suddenly become so much more dovish?
Kiwibank economists estimate a national shortfall of over 100,000 homes so see no chance of 'oversupply' fuelling a correction; don't believe the RBNZ will be easing LVRs any time soon
6th Aug 18, 2:56pm
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Kiwibank economists estimate a national shortfall of over 100,000 homes so see no chance of 'oversupply' fuelling a correction; don't believe the RBNZ will be easing LVRs any time soon
Economists say another batch of low business confidence figures are a concern for future economic growth and it’s time for the RBNZ to pay attention
3rd Jul 18, 3:25pm
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Economists say another batch of low business confidence figures are a concern for future economic growth and it’s time for the RBNZ to pay attention
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr looks into the 2019 crystal ball and sees a weaker NZ dollar, but higher OCR, mortgage and deposit rates
16th Jun 18, 9:35am
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Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr looks into the 2019 crystal ball and sees a weaker NZ dollar, but higher OCR, mortgage and deposit rates
Gareth Vaughan expects incoming CEO Steve Jurkovich to bring a new approach to Kiwibank, and fit in well with the state owned bank's NZ Super Fund and ACC shareholders
2nd May 18, 11:59am
Gareth Vaughan expects incoming CEO Steve Jurkovich to bring a new approach to Kiwibank, and fit in well with the state owned bank's NZ Super Fund and ACC shareholders
CBA's director of interest rate strategy says demography is destiny for interest rates, but immigration a fountain of youth
1st Feb 17, 6:38am
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CBA's director of interest rate strategy says demography is destiny for interest rates, but immigration a fountain of youth
CBA's director of interest rate strategy changes his long-held position on New Zealand interest rates, now a payer rather than a receiver
8th Dec 16, 9:50am
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CBA's director of interest rate strategy changes his long-held position on New Zealand interest rates, now a payer rather than a receiver