Kelly Eckhold
Flabbergasted, spooked and applause; economists’ OCR reactions to what they expect is merely a pause
The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
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The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
An Official Cash Rate hike that once looked unlikely to happen just 10 days before the election, is now the overwhelmingly expected outcome
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An Official Cash Rate hike that once looked unlikely to happen just 10 days before the election, is now the overwhelmingly expected outcome
Westpac NZ economists see inflation heading towards a three-year 'all gas, no brakes' high by the end of 2026 and have also downgraded house price projections
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Westpac NZ economists see inflation heading towards a three-year 'all gas, no brakes' high by the end of 2026 and have also downgraded house price projections
Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election
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Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election
Economists in agreement the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate again on Wednesday
Reserve Bank’s first Official Cash Rate hike in three years divides bank economists, but all agree more increases are coming before the year is out
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Reserve Bank’s first Official Cash Rate hike in three years divides bank economists, but all agree more increases are coming before the year is out
Bank economists divided on whether the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate on July 8 after May's close call
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Bank economists divided on whether the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate on July 8 after May's close call
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Following a split Official Cash Rate vote in May, UBS anticipates a more allied voting stance in the Reserve Bank’s July Monetary Policy Review. Westpac sees 2 hikes this year
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Following a split Official Cash Rate vote in May, UBS anticipates a more allied voting stance in the Reserve Bank’s July Monetary Policy Review. Westpac sees 2 hikes this year
Most economists predict the Reserve Bank will start raising the Official Cash Rate from July, following a split vote at May's Monetary Policy Committee meeting
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Most economists predict the Reserve Bank will start raising the Official Cash Rate from July, following a split vote at May's Monetary Policy Committee meeting
Bank economists expect the RBNZ to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold on Wednesday as inflation uncertainty clouds the timing of future hikes
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Bank economists expect the RBNZ to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold on Wednesday as inflation uncertainty clouds the timing of future hikes
Inside the Capital: Buying back the bank, babies, budgets and what you need to know
Westpac NZ says higher living costs due to Middle East conflict to reduce spending and disposable income, weaken housing market
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Westpac NZ says higher living costs due to Middle East conflict to reduce spending and disposable income, weaken housing market
The experts are overwhelmingly in favour of the Reserve Bank keeping the Official Cash Rate unchanged this week - but do see it having to rise in the coming year
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The experts are overwhelmingly in favour of the Reserve Bank keeping the Official Cash Rate unchanged this week - but do see it having to rise in the coming year
The Reserve Bank's latest Official Cash Rate review will see no immediate change to the 2.25% rate, but that's about the only predictable part of a very complicated decision
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The Reserve Bank's latest Official Cash Rate review will see no immediate change to the 2.25% rate, but that's about the only predictable part of a very complicated decision
Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury