Stephen Toplis

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

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

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

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%

BNZ economists reiterate their longstanding prediction that the RBNZ will ultimately take the Official Cash Rate down to 2.75%

Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb

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

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

As Adrian Orr abruptly departs the Reserve Bank, it's a good time to think about what type of central bank we want

The Reserve Bank will have to deliver more interest rate cuts than it has signalled this year, or the risk of further job losses will only grow, Kiwibank economists say

The Reserve Bank will have to deliver more interest rate cuts than it has signalled this year, or the risk of further job losses will only grow, Kiwibank economists say

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

Economists warn there is a rising risk of deflation if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates fast enough

Economists warn there is a rising risk of deflation if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates fast enough

Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows not only that optimism about the future continues to grow, but also the first signs of improvement in current activity

Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows not only that optimism about the future continues to grow, but also the first signs of improvement in current activity

Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession

Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession

BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says it will take till 2029 for per capita GDP to return to previous levels

BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says it will take till 2029 for per capita GDP to return to previous levels

Reserve Bank’s early rate cut ends three years of tightening, signalling a major policy shift amid worsening economic conditions

Reserve Bank’s early rate cut ends three years of tightening, signalling a major policy shift amid worsening economic conditions

'We strongly believe the Reserve Bank should be easing monetary policy as soon as possible. Indeed, we are on record as having said that it should already have done so'

'We strongly believe the Reserve Bank should be easing monetary policy as soon as possible. Indeed, we are on record as having said that it should already have done so'