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Nick Tuffley

Housing confidence is waning, especially in Auckland, according to ASB's latest Housing Confidence Survey
27th Jan 16, 5:03am
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Housing confidence is waning, especially in Auckland, according to ASB's latest Housing Confidence Survey
RBNZ widely expected to hold OCR at 2.5% this week, but dovish tone expected
26th Jan 16, 11:19am
RBNZ widely expected to hold OCR at 2.5% this week, but dovish tone expected
ASB's Nick Tuffley thinks Auckland house prices will moderate this year as the action moves to other centres
14th Jan 16, 3:10pm
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ASB's Nick Tuffley thinks Auckland house prices will moderate this year as the action moves to other centres
ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
23rd Nov 15, 1:01pm
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ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
ASB Housing Confidence survey respondents less bullish on expectations house prices will continue to climb over the next year
6th Nov 15, 5:00am
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ASB Housing Confidence survey respondents less bullish on expectations house prices will continue to climb over the next year
ASB economists argue RBNZ should be reducing interest rates; disagree with central bank's view of 'neutral' interest rate setting
22nd Oct 15, 11:00am
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ASB economists argue RBNZ should be reducing interest rates; disagree with central bank's view of 'neutral' interest rate setting
ASB economists say RBNZ has 'already come unstuck' with forecasts of a lower dollar
12th Oct 15, 1:24pm
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ASB economists say RBNZ has 'already come unstuck' with forecasts of a lower dollar
Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
24th Sep 15, 8:43am
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Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
The RBNZ may lower its view of the neutral interest rate this week for the second time in two years
9th Sep 15, 5:01am
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The RBNZ may lower its view of the neutral interest rate this week for the second time in two years
Kiwis gearing up their household borrowing at the fastest rate in seven and a half years
31st Aug 15, 3:18pm
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Kiwis gearing up their household borrowing at the fastest rate in seven and a half years
NZIER survey sits between Westpac's negativity and ASB's optimism in its view of the NZ economy
26th Aug 15, 1:02am
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NZIER survey sits between Westpac's negativity and ASB's optimism in its view of the NZ economy
ASB economists say some commentators may be seeking attention by talking down the economy; Cite tourism, immigration & low inflation as positives
24th Aug 15, 1:47pm
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ASB economists say some commentators may be seeking attention by talking down the economy; Cite tourism, immigration & low inflation as positives
ASB fairly upbeat about the economy, saying low interest rates and the weak dollar will prop up the economy as it takes a hit from low dairy prices and the Canterbury rebuild slowdown
18th Aug 15, 11:55am
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ASB fairly upbeat about the economy, saying low interest rates and the weak dollar will prop up the economy as it takes a hit from low dairy prices and the Canterbury rebuild slowdown
Record portion of ASB survey respondents expect house prices to keep rising
31st Jul 15, 7:38am
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Record portion of ASB survey respondents expect house prices to keep rising
Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response
2nd Jul 15, 8:44am
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Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response
New Zealanders borrowing at their fastest rate since the Global Financial Crisis with net home loan growth up $1.5b in a month
30th Jun 15, 4:00pm
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New Zealanders borrowing at their fastest rate since the Global Financial Crisis with net home loan growth up $1.5b in a month
Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers
3rd Jun 15, 5:20pm
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Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers
Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
20th May 15, 9:30am
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Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
More people think it's a bad time to buy a house, especially in Auckland - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
12th May 15, 5:03am
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More people think it's a bad time to buy a house, especially in Auckland - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
Economists further trim milk price expectations as global dairy prices continue to slump
6th May 15, 10:34am
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Economists further trim milk price expectations as global dairy prices continue to slump
Economists expect RBNZ to hold OCR at 3.5% again, and target high NZ dollar, largely leaving the housing crisis in the Govt's hands
25th Apr 15, 8:33am
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Economists expect RBNZ to hold OCR at 3.5% again, and target high NZ dollar, largely leaving the housing crisis in the Govt's hands
RBNZ's Grant Spencer says the Govt should reconsider potential policy measures to tackle the tax-preferred status of housing investment
15th Apr 15, 12:45pm
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RBNZ's Grant Spencer says the Govt should reconsider potential policy measures to tackle the tax-preferred status of housing investment
With the RBNZ widely expected to leave the OCR unchanged, Governor Wheeler's comments on Auckland housing to be focus of MPS
7th Mar 15, 6:00am
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With the RBNZ widely expected to leave the OCR unchanged, Governor Wheeler's comments on Auckland housing to be focus of MPS
ASB's Housing Confidence Survey heads skyward. Chief economist warns borrowers to expect new mortgage lending restrictions
17th Feb 15, 5:05am
ASB's Housing Confidence Survey heads skyward. Chief economist warns borrowers to expect new mortgage lending restrictions
ASB economists see GDP growing by 3% both this year and next; reiterate view that official interest rates won't rise for next two years
10th Feb 15, 5:06am
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ASB economists see GDP growing by 3% both this year and next; reiterate view that official interest rates won't rise for next two years