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Stephen Toplis

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New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growth
15th Jul 25, 3:27pm
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New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growth
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New Zealand's services sector contracts for fifth consecutive month - has seen only one month of 'minimal' expansion in the last 16; BNZ economists see 0.2% fall in GDP for June quarter
14th Jul 25, 10:53am
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New Zealand's services sector contracts for fifth consecutive month - has seen only one month of 'minimal' expansion in the last 16; BNZ economists see 0.2% fall in GDP for June quarter
Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls
5th Jul 25, 9:00am
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Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls
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New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion
1st Jul 25, 11:03am
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New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the current inflationary noise 'will intensify the RBNZ’s headache'
17th Jun 25, 2:08pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the current inflationary noise 'will intensify the RBNZ’s headache'
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ANZ chief economist says the economy is recovering but firms are still finding it difficult to pass cost increases through to prices; this is an environment 'in which the RBNZ can support growth'
29th May 25, 1:24pm
ANZ chief economist says the economy is recovering but firms are still finding it difficult to pass cost increases through to prices; this is an environment 'in which the RBNZ can support growth'
Reserve Bank OCR decision hangs between global volatility and inflation pressures
26th May 25, 1:15pm
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Reserve Bank OCR decision hangs between global volatility and inflation pressures
S&P, some economists and opposition parties criticise, or are underwhelmed by, Budget 2025
22nd May 25, 8:33pm
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S&P, some economists and opposition parties criticise, or are underwhelmed by, Budget 2025
BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank 'does have a track record' of withdrawing guidance on the future forecast level of the Official Cash Rate
28th Apr 25, 1:29pm
BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank 'does have a track record' of withdrawing guidance on the future forecast level of the Official Cash Rate
David Hargreaves has a look at what the March quarter inflation figures might bring. That's the easy bit. The hard bit is trying to work out what might come next
13th Apr 25, 6:30am
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David Hargreaves has a look at what the March quarter inflation figures might bring. That's the easy bit. The hard bit is trying to work out what might come next
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
8th Apr 25, 4:14pm
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
BNZ economists reiterate their longstanding prediction that the RBNZ will ultimately take the Official Cash Rate down to 2.75%
7th Apr 25, 11:25am
BNZ economists reiterate their longstanding prediction that the RBNZ will ultimately take the Official Cash Rate down to 2.75%
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Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb
14th Mar 25, 11:55am
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Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb
Adrian Orr’s resignation gives the Government an opportunity to influence the Reserve Bank and any candidate seeking to replace him
13th Mar 25, 1:30pm
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Adrian Orr’s resignation gives the Government an opportunity to influence the Reserve Bank and any candidate seeking to replace him
As Adrian Orr abruptly departs the Reserve Bank, it's a good time to think about what type of central bank we want
9th Mar 25, 8:49am
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As Adrian Orr abruptly departs the Reserve Bank, it's a good time to think about what type of central bank we want