CPI
CPI inflation of 2.2% in year to March beats expectations, with housing-related and transport prices on top of cigarette tax rise driving it
20th Apr 17, 10:59am
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CPI inflation of 2.2% in year to March beats expectations, with housing-related and transport prices on top of cigarette tax rise driving it
Economists expect the Consumers Price Index to hit levels not seen in years; Reserve Bank not expected to act at this stage
18th Apr 17, 9:09am
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Economists expect the Consumers Price Index to hit levels not seen in years; Reserve Bank not expected to act at this stage
NZIER's latest consensus forecasts show that high building construction and funding costs are expected to see annual growth in residential construction investment to fall from 13.9% to 0.4% in 2020
13th Mar 17, 12:19pm
NZIER's latest consensus forecasts show that high building construction and funding costs are expected to see annual growth in residential construction investment to fall from 13.9% to 0.4% in 2020
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Tuesday, October 25, 2016
25th Oct 16, 6:01pm
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Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Thursday, October 20, 2016
20th Oct 16, 6:38pm
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Thursday, October 20, 2016
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Wednesday during drive-time, October 19, 2016.
19th Oct 16, 5:52pm
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Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Wednesday during drive-time, October 19, 2016.
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Tuesday, October 18, 2016
18th Oct 16, 6:03pm
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Statistics NZ has taken the most unusual step of delaying release of the Household Labour Force Survey for two weeks
29th Jul 16, 2:00pm
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Statistics NZ has taken the most unusual step of delaying release of the Household Labour Force Survey for two weeks
CPI up 0.4% in June quarter and up 0.4% from a year ago; Economists had expected around 0.5% for both; RBNZ had forecast 0.6%; Auckland rents up 3.5% and Auckland new house costs up 7.6% from year ago
18th Jul 16, 10:52am
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CPI up 0.4% in June quarter and up 0.4% from a year ago; Economists had expected around 0.5% for both; RBNZ had forecast 0.6%; Auckland rents up 3.5% and Auckland new house costs up 7.6% from year ago
Electricity Authority proposal for new transmission pricing system would raise power bills in Auckland, Northland, Ashburton and Westland by up to NZ$100/yr; Tiwai Pt smelter charges to drop NZ$21 mln a year
17th May 16, 11:48am
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Electricity Authority proposal for new transmission pricing system would raise power bills in Auckland, Northland, Ashburton and Westland by up to NZ$100/yr; Tiwai Pt smelter charges to drop NZ$21 mln a year
Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
4th May 16, 10:53am
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Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
Bernard Hickey explains why falling inflation expectations falling towards 0% and below is problem for everyone and why the Reserve Bank should care and act
21st Feb 16, 7:08am
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Bernard Hickey explains why falling inflation expectations falling towards 0% and below is problem for everyone and why the Reserve Bank should care and act
Christian Hawkesby reviews the awkward judgement the RBNZ is facing. He prefers a lower OCR, but notes the alternative approaches available
20th Feb 16, 5:02am
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Christian Hawkesby reviews the awkward judgement the RBNZ is facing. He prefers a lower OCR, but notes the alternative approaches available
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; NZ$ rises, shareholders approve Silver Fern Farms deal, CPI rises, & more
16th Oct 15, 4:02pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; NZ$ rises, shareholders approve Silver Fern Farms deal, CPI rises, & more
Statistics NZ reports CPI inflation of 0.3% in Sept qtr as higher housing related costs more than offset lower ACC levies; Annual inflation 0.4%; Economists had expected 0.2% for qtr and 0.3 for year
16th Oct 15, 11:04am
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Statistics NZ reports CPI inflation of 0.3% in Sept qtr as higher housing related costs more than offset lower ACC levies; Annual inflation 0.4%; Economists had expected 0.2% for qtr and 0.3 for year
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
Rodney Dickens says the latest boom in Auckland house prices is not over but it won't last indefinitely
9th Jun 15, 11:07am
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Rodney Dickens says the latest boom in Auckland house prices is not over but it won't last indefinitely
Rodney Dickens looks at whether low CPI inflation justifies OCR cuts?
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
BNZ economists suggest the targeted 1-3% inflation band could be lowered
Statistics NZ reports Consumer Price Index fell 0.2% in Dec qtr from Sept qtr; inflation in year to Dec qtr 0.8%; touch below forecasts
21st Jan 15, 10:57am
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Statistics NZ reports Consumer Price Index fell 0.2% in Dec qtr from Sept qtr; inflation in year to Dec qtr 0.8%; touch below forecasts
The return of NZ markets to normal trade should see a modest steepening of rates, helped by rises in US benchmarks
9th Jan 15, 8:06am
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The return of NZ markets to normal trade should see a modest steepening of rates, helped by rises in US benchmarks
Offshore sentiment dictating local wholesale interest rates with longer rates falling while short rates stay steady
8th Jan 15, 8:26am
Offshore sentiment dictating local wholesale interest rates with longer rates falling while short rates stay steady
International bond yields touch historic lows as inflation pressures evaporate resulting in a bond price boom
7th Jan 15, 8:28am
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International bond yields touch historic lows as inflation pressures evaporate resulting in a bond price boom
It will be difficult for 2-year swap to fall much below current levels without the market beginning to price rate cuts
6th Jan 15, 8:32am
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It will be difficult for 2-year swap to fall much below current levels without the market beginning to price rate cuts