CPI Inflation
Inflation drops to 6% as petrol prices decline and interest rates suppress demand, but domestic inflation remains high
19th Jul 23, 10:49am
206
Inflation drops to 6% as petrol prices decline and interest rates suppress demand, but domestic inflation remains high
Westpac economists say there are signs the labour market 'has not cracked yet', which raises the likelihood the RBNZ will need to upgrade its economic growth forecasts - adding upside risk to the inflation outlook
17th Jul 23, 1:53pm
47
Westpac economists say there are signs the labour market 'has not cracked yet', which raises the likelihood the RBNZ will need to upgrade its economic growth forecasts - adding upside risk to the inflation outlook
David Hargreaves says new figures out in the coming week will likely show a significant fall in the rate of annual inflation but we shouldn't start celebrating 'victory' in the battle against high prices any time soon
16th Jul 23, 6:01am
50
David Hargreaves says new figures out in the coming week will likely show a significant fall in the rate of annual inflation but we shouldn't start celebrating 'victory' in the battle against high prices any time soon
ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees progress in the inflation war, but climate challenges ahead
15th Jul 23, 9:21am
26
ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees progress in the inflation war, but climate challenges ahead
[updated]
RBNZ hits pause after two years of OCR hikes as economy shows signs of slowing. Says house prices at 'more sustainable levels'
12th Jul 23, 2:15pm
128
RBNZ hits pause after two years of OCR hikes as economy shows signs of slowing. Says house prices at 'more sustainable levels'
David Hargreaves examines the coming week's Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate review and highlights the wild ride we've been on for the past two years that has seen the OCR hiked on 12 consecutive occasions
9th Jul 23, 6:01am
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David Hargreaves examines the coming week's Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate review and highlights the wild ride we've been on for the past two years that has seen the OCR hiked on 12 consecutive occasions
David Hargreaves examines the suddenly very visible signs of the New Zealand economy slowing as it reacts to the Reserve Bank's attempts to put out the inflation fire
7th Jul 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves examines the suddenly very visible signs of the New Zealand economy slowing as it reacts to the Reserve Bank's attempts to put out the inflation fire
How are NZ savers faring as Aussie consumer group lobbies for banks to be forced to pay savers the best savings account rate they offer?
6th Jul 23, 5:00am
18
How are NZ savers faring as Aussie consumer group lobbies for banks to be forced to pay savers the best savings account rate they offer?
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Reserve Bank of Australia holds fire, but says further cash rate increases may still be needed
4th Jul 23, 4:36pm
23
Reserve Bank of Australia holds fire, but says further cash rate increases may still be needed
Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how The Conversation's forecasting panel sees Australia's 2023-24
4th Jul 23, 10:01am
8
Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how The Conversation's forecasting panel sees Australia's 2023-24
Startup online supermarket Supie plans for small store, tech-heavy format
ASB economists say the current influx of migrants doesn't appear to be adding significantly to demand pressures in the economy - but it is easing the country's labour market shortages
26th Jun 23, 2:18pm
28
ASB economists say the current influx of migrants doesn't appear to be adding significantly to demand pressures in the economy - but it is easing the country's labour market shortages
Paul Donovan on what profit-led inflation is, how it happens and how to combat it
16th Jun 23, 9:43am
31
Paul Donovan on what profit-led inflation is, how it happens and how to combat it
[updated]
Food prices continued to climb in May led by fruit and vegetable prices: Stats NZ
14th Jun 23, 12:19pm
37
Food prices continued to climb in May led by fruit and vegetable prices: Stats NZ
A Business NZ commissioned report says NZ businesses aren't using inflation as cover for opportunistic price rises
14th Jun 23, 5:00am
46
A Business NZ commissioned report says NZ businesses aren't using inflation as cover for opportunistic price rises
France does another deal to drag down food prices, this time with manufacturers including Unilever
12th Jun 23, 9:30am
9
France does another deal to drag down food prices, this time with manufacturers including Unilever
Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
9th Jun 23, 12:43pm
52
Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
[updated]
Citing 'upside risks' to inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia increases its cash rate by 25 basis points
6th Jun 23, 4:42pm
23
Citing 'upside risks' to inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia increases its cash rate by 25 basis points
[updated]
NZ won't follow France, UK in introducing grocery price caps: Commerce Minister Duncan Webb
31st May 23, 9:25am
41
NZ won't follow France, UK in introducing grocery price caps: Commerce Minister Duncan Webb
The Reserve Bank may have just ensured it won't become the meat in the political sandwich during the forthcoming election campaign
31st May 23, 7:52am
49
The Reserve Bank may have just ensured it won't become the meat in the political sandwich during the forthcoming election campaign
ASB economists rue the whiplash derived from last week's big 'dovish' shift by the Reserve Bank, while Westpac economists still see a further Official Cash Rate hike in August and ANZ economists expect one in November
29th May 23, 1:55pm
18
ASB economists rue the whiplash derived from last week's big 'dovish' shift by the Reserve Bank, while Westpac economists still see a further Official Cash Rate hike in August and ANZ economists expect one in November
The Treasury has released its budget economic forecasts. Economist Brian Easton asks: What do the forecasts say about the economy over the next four months?
29th May 23, 11:57am
5
The Treasury has released its budget economic forecasts. Economist Brian Easton asks: What do the forecasts say about the economy over the next four months?
David Seymour and Nicola Willis question whether the Reserve Bank is downplaying the inflationary impact of Government spending
25th May 23, 11:36am
40
David Seymour and Nicola Willis question whether the Reserve Bank is downplaying the inflationary impact of Government spending
[updated]
Reserve Bank raises interest rates as expected but throws in a major surprise by indicating this will be the last rise
24th May 23, 2:11pm
150
Reserve Bank raises interest rates as expected but throws in a major surprise by indicating this will be the last rise
[updated]
Stats NZ says decreased volumes in hardware and vehicle retailing helped drive a fall in total retail sales in the March 2023 quarter
24th May 23, 11:45am
20
Stats NZ says decreased volumes in hardware and vehicle retailing helped drive a fall in total retail sales in the March 2023 quarter