Kelly Eckhold
Bank economists divided on whether the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate on July 8 after May's close call
5th Jul 26, 6:30am
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
25th Jun 26, 11:45am
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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
27th May 26, 5:45pm
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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
24th May 26, 6:00am
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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
18th May 26, 3:07pm
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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
13th May 26, 5:00am
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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
7th Apr 26, 11:07am
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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
5th Apr 26, 6:00am
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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
30th Mar 26, 10:01pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury
Sharply weaker confidence, employment and GDP growth will drive weakness in the housing market, Westpac economists say
25th Mar 26, 2:49pm
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Sharply weaker confidence, employment and GDP growth will drive weakness in the housing market, Westpac economists say
The financial markets got the soothing message they were looking for from Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman - but the longer term picture remains one of ongoing inflation and likely interest rate hikes
24th Mar 26, 12:16pm
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The financial markets got the soothing message they were looking for from Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman - but the longer term picture remains one of ongoing inflation and likely interest rate hikes
Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock
19th Mar 26, 4:50pm
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Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock
Government’s inflation worst case scenario ‘much more closer to the baseline’ - Westpac's Kelly Eckhold says
17th Mar 26, 3:09pm
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Government’s inflation worst case scenario ‘much more closer to the baseline’ - Westpac's Kelly Eckhold says
Governor Anna Breman says Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee isn’t planning on hiking the Official Cash Rate ‘until we see more inflationary pressures and a stronger economy’
18th Feb 26, 7:23pm
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Governor Anna Breman says Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee isn’t planning on hiking the Official Cash Rate ‘until we see more inflationary pressures and a stronger economy’
The Reserve Bank's first Official Cash Rate review for the year won't see any changes to interest rates - but there will be plenty of other things to watch out for
15th Feb 26, 6:30am
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The Reserve Bank's first Official Cash Rate review for the year won't see any changes to interest rates - but there will be plenty of other things to watch out for