Miles Workman
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
17th Aug 26, 3:25pm
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
Economists say June quarter labour market data will paint a ‘soft picture’ of the NZ economy as the size of the Middle East ‘cost shock’ remains uncertain
2nd Aug 26, 6:30am
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Economists say June quarter labour market data will paint a ‘soft picture’ of the NZ economy as the size of the Middle East ‘cost shock’ remains uncertain
Although the latest CPI inflation data wasn't as worrying as it could have been, economists still see more OCR increases ahead
21st Jul 26, 4:26pm
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Although the latest CPI inflation data wasn't as worrying as it could have been, economists still see more OCR increases ahead
Bank economists are forecasting inflation for the June quarter will reach or crack 4.0%, with Kiwibank saying it’s to be expected that ‘the June quarter inflation numbers will be ugly'
19th Jul 26, 8:09am
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Bank economists are forecasting inflation for the June quarter will reach or crack 4.0%, with Kiwibank saying it’s to be expected that ‘the June quarter inflation numbers will be ugly'
Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’
16th Jun 26, 4:12pm
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Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’
Government tipped to 'largely stick to its fiscal knitting' in election year budget, but will there be any election sweeteners?
26th May 26, 1:29pm
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Government tipped to 'largely stick to its fiscal knitting' in election year budget, but will there be any election sweeteners?
Improvements likely to show up in labour market data for March quarter, economists say, but it will be old news reflecting economic conditions before Middle East conflict began
3rd May 26, 6:00am
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Improvements likely to show up in labour market data for March quarter, economists say, but it will be old news reflecting economic conditions before Middle East conflict began
Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter
19th Apr 26, 7:28am
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Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter
Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not just stabilise, to have confidence in the recovery'
4th Feb 26, 4:15pm
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Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not just stabilise, to have confidence in the recovery'
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week will likely show an improving picture overall for employment, but that might not yet be enough to see the unemployment rate drop from the nearly nine-year high it hit in September
1st Feb 26, 6:30am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week will likely show an improving picture overall for employment, but that might not yet be enough to see the unemployment rate drop from the nearly nine-year high it hit in September
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‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures
23rd Jan 26, 4:33pm
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‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures
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December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched
20th Jan 26, 8:23am
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December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched
September quarter saw the first increase in working hours in almost two years, hinting a job market recovery may be beginning
5th Nov 25, 1:38pm
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September quarter saw the first increase in working hours in almost two years, hinting a job market recovery may be beginning
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows the highest level of business confidence since early in the year
30th Oct 25, 1:28pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows the highest level of business confidence since early in the year
Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
20th Oct 25, 2:19pm
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Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month