CPI Inflation
Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ's monetary policy u-turn as fully justified
ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules
20th Jul 16, 4:24pm
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ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules
The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
20th Jul 16, 3:09pm
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The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
18th Jul 16, 4:51pm
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BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
Roger J Kerr hopes this week's RBNZ economic assessment doesn't end up going all around the houses
18th Jul 16, 11:51am
Roger J Kerr hopes this week's RBNZ economic assessment doesn't end up going all around the houses
Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
14th Jul 16, 3:27pm
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Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors
14th Jul 16, 12:06pm
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Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors
John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
12th Jul 16, 8:16am
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John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
Roger J Kerr says if upcoming dairy auctions and inflation data are stronger than expected the 'greater likelihood' is that the RBNZ will not cut interest rates next month
11th Jul 16, 1:53pm
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Roger J Kerr says if upcoming dairy auctions and inflation data are stronger than expected the 'greater likelihood' is that the RBNZ will not cut interest rates next month
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
7th Jul 16, 5:39pm
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Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
6th Jul 16, 2:50pm
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What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
Roger J Kerr says investors are looking for exposure to the NZ dollar exchange rate and our enhanced interest yield returns
4th Jul 16, 11:59am
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Roger J Kerr says investors are looking for exposure to the NZ dollar exchange rate and our enhanced interest yield returns
RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting
29th Jun 16, 12:43pm
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RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting
Roger J Kerr looks at the implications of Britain's 'leave' vote for the interest rate outlook
27th Jun 16, 12:43pm
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Roger J Kerr looks at the implications of Britain's 'leave' vote for the interest rate outlook
Roger J Kerr says the 'risk-off' investor mode continues to drive yields lower
20th Jun 16, 11:32am
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Roger J Kerr says the 'risk-off' investor mode continues to drive yields lower
The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
13th Jun 16, 3:38pm
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The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
Roger J Kerr says the 'shocker' US jobs figure and subsequent rise in value of the NZ currency should make it an 'easy decision' for the Reserve Bank to reduce the Official Cash Rate this week
7th Jun 16, 12:59pm
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Roger J Kerr says the 'shocker' US jobs figure and subsequent rise in value of the NZ currency should make it an 'easy decision' for the Reserve Bank to reduce the Official Cash Rate this week
Roger J Kerr says the dairy industry needs the Reserve Bank to look beyond introverted responses to getting their own house price forecasts wrong
30th May 16, 1:16pm
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Roger J Kerr says the dairy industry needs the Reserve Bank to look beyond introverted responses to getting their own house price forecasts wrong
Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank has a great opportunity to catch the markets out with a surprise interest rate cut next month
23rd May 16, 3:25pm
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Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank has a great opportunity to catch the markets out with a surprise interest rate cut next month
Roger J Kerr ponders where the catalysts will come from to start interest rates rising again
16th May 16, 1:39pm
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Roger J Kerr ponders where the catalysts will come from to start interest rates rising again
Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ should not lower its inflation outlook as has been done across the Tasman because price rises are coming here
9th May 16, 1:18pm
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Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ should not lower its inflation outlook as has been done across the Tasman because price rises are coming here
Roger J Kerr says further interest rate cuts won't be necessary after next month if the Kiwi dollar drops to US65c
2nd May 16, 10:44am
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Roger J Kerr says further interest rate cuts won't be necessary after next month if the Kiwi dollar drops to US65c
Roger J Kerr says it's more important for the RBNZ to cut interest rates now and get the kiwi dollar down, rather than wait because of concern about the rising house market
26th Apr 16, 9:51am
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Roger J Kerr says it's more important for the RBNZ to cut interest rates now and get the kiwi dollar down, rather than wait because of concern about the rising house market
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
Roger J Kerr says with the high Kiwi dollar out of whack with low dairy prices, the RBNZ will cut interest rates now and worry about housing bubbles later
18th Apr 16, 1:01pm
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Roger J Kerr says with the high Kiwi dollar out of whack with low dairy prices, the RBNZ will cut interest rates now and worry about housing bubbles later