Current account deficit
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December
17th Jun 15, 10:53am
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Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit of NZ$600 mln in March quarter; annual deficit falls to 2.8% of GDP from 3.4% in December
18th Jun 14, 10:57am
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit of NZ$600 mln in March quarter; annual deficit falls to 2.8% of GDP from 3.4% in December
IMF says NZ economic expansion 'becoming increasingly embedded and broad based'
10th Jun 14, 10:58am
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IMF says NZ economic expansion 'becoming increasingly embedded and broad based'
Bernard Hickey argues EFTPOS is a national champion that saves NZ Inc hundreds of millions of dollars a year. He says it should not be surrendered in the shift to contactless payments and mobile wallets
8th Jun 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey argues EFTPOS is a national champion that saves NZ Inc hundreds of millions of dollars a year. He says it should not be surrendered in the shift to contactless payments and mobile wallets
Kudos for innovative thinking but the current account deficit isn't the full picture, outgoing BNZ boss says of Labour's monetary policy
12th May 14, 11:53am
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Kudos for innovative thinking but the current account deficit isn't the full picture, outgoing BNZ boss says of Labour's monetary policy
HSBC economist Paul Bloxham, who labelled NZ economy a rockstar, says it has got staying power and shouldn't be a one hit wonder
21st Feb 14, 4:54pm
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HSBC economist Paul Bloxham, who labelled NZ economy a rockstar, says it has got staying power and shouldn't be a one hit wonder
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
18th Dec 13, 10:59am
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NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
Moody's has considered downgrading NZ's Aaa credit rating due to concerns over the current account deficit, Bloomberg reports
30th Oct 13, 5:31pm
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Moody's has considered downgrading NZ's Aaa credit rating due to concerns over the current account deficit, Bloomberg reports
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.3% of GDP, down from 4.5%
Fitch affirms NZ credit ratings, retains stable outlook
10th Sep 13, 9:29am
Fitch affirms NZ credit ratings, retains stable outlook
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.8% of GDP, down from 5%
Economists see current account deficit widening further; BNZ sees it as part of the 'bigger slippery slope'
20th Mar 13, 4:21pm
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Economists see current account deficit widening further; BNZ sees it as part of the 'bigger slippery slope'
NZ annual current account deficit higher than expected at 5% of GDP as value of exports falls, net international liabilities at $150.0b, or 72% of GDP
20th Mar 13, 11:28am
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NZ annual current account deficit higher than expected at 5% of GDP as value of exports falls, net international liabilities at $150.0b, or 72% of GDP
With our overseas creditors still lending Bernard Hickey says we could use this period to rebuild for growth, wealth & safety. Or will we just splurge & consume?
20th Jan 13, 12:45pm
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With our overseas creditors still lending Bernard Hickey says we could use this period to rebuild for growth, wealth & safety. Or will we just splurge & consume?
NZ current account deficit narrows to 4.7% of GDP in Sept qtr from June, but more imports this year means more paid to rest of world than a year ago
19th Dec 12, 10:53am
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NZ current account deficit narrows to 4.7% of GDP in Sept qtr from June, but more imports this year means more paid to rest of world than a year ago
HiFX's Dan Bell on what it might take for the RBNZ to intervene in the currency markets, how the fiscal cliff might be good for NZ exporters, and growing current account deficit concerns
14th Dec 12, 5:03pm
HiFX's Dan Bell on what it might take for the RBNZ to intervene in the currency markets, how the fiscal cliff might be good for NZ exporters, and growing current account deficit concerns
Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
13th Dec 12, 5:19am
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Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
HiFX's Dan Bell sees potential for an OCR hike from a hawkish RBNZ, ongoing strength in the NZ dollar, and more twisting from the US Fed
7th Dec 12, 4:01pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell sees potential for an OCR hike from a hawkish RBNZ, ongoing strength in the NZ dollar, and more twisting from the US Fed
Why Finance Minister Bill English is more positive about NZ's current account deficit track than Treasury; 'World will punish us if it hits 7-8% of GDP'
14th Nov 12, 2:00pm
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Why Finance Minister Bill English is more positive about NZ's current account deficit track than Treasury; 'World will punish us if it hits 7-8% of GDP'
NZ current account deficit widens less than expected to 4.9% of GDP in year to June; Nears 5% tipping point into ‘danger zone’
19th Sep 12, 10:59am
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NZ current account deficit widens less than expected to 4.9% of GDP in year to June; Nears 5% tipping point into ‘danger zone’
Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super, KiwiSaver funds into overseas assets
13th Aug 12, 3:44pm
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Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super, KiwiSaver funds into overseas assets
Standard and Poor's holds NZ's credit rating with stable outlook; Warns of pressure if external imbalances keep deteriorating; Says high debt might see investors exit NZ$
3rd Aug 12, 3:17pm
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Standard and Poor's holds NZ's credit rating with stable outlook; Warns of pressure if external imbalances keep deteriorating; Says high debt might see investors exit NZ$
NZ current account deficit widens to 4.8% of GDP in yr to March 2012 on record Aussie bank profits; From 3.7% of GDP in yr to March 2011 and vs economist expectations of 4.6%
20th Jun 12, 10:58am
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NZ current account deficit widens to 4.8% of GDP in yr to March 2012 on record Aussie bank profits; From 3.7% of GDP in yr to March 2011 and vs economist expectations of 4.6%
Finance Minister English defends forecasts of worsening current account deficit; Says it's because investment intentions want more capital than NZ savings provide
25th May 12, 11:03am
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Finance Minister English defends forecasts of worsening current account deficit; Says it's because investment intentions want more capital than NZ savings provide
BusinessDesk: NZ current-account deficit shrinks in 4Q on dairy exports
21st Mar 12, 10:56am
BusinessDesk: NZ current-account deficit shrinks in 4Q on dairy exports