Economy
In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
27th Jul 24, 9:14am
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In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
Cost of living for average NZ household climbed 5.4% in June quarter, says Statistics NZ, pushed up by interest payments and insurance costs
26th Jul 24, 11:48am
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Cost of living for average NZ household climbed 5.4% in June quarter, says Statistics NZ, pushed up by interest payments and insurance costs
Andrew Coleman looks at why we put up with a retirement scheme that imposes such large opportunity costs on young people
26th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman looks at why we put up with a retirement scheme that imposes such large opportunity costs on young people
Xero says monthly small business sales fell by the most in June since May 2020 during the pandemic lockdown
25th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Xero says monthly small business sales fell by the most in June since May 2020 during the pandemic lockdown
Brian Easton says if the Housing Minister's strategy works it would transform the housing market
22nd Jul 24, 9:28am
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Brian Easton says if the Housing Minister's strategy works it would transform the housing market
Roger J Kerr says “the Donald” has delivered an unmistakable signal that, should he win the Presidency, weakening the value of the US dollar would be a priority policy
22nd Jul 24, 8:55am
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Roger J Kerr says “the Donald” has delivered an unmistakable signal that, should he win the Presidency, weakening the value of the US dollar would be a priority policy
As we await the start of cuts to the Official Cash Rate, David Hargreaves questions what damage may have been done by the recent heavy-handed and sledgehammer-like interest rate hiking cycle
21st Jul 24, 6:00am
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As we await the start of cuts to the Official Cash Rate, David Hargreaves questions what damage may have been done by the recent heavy-handed and sledgehammer-like interest rate hiking cycle
Latest card spending data from the country's biggest bank shows that annual growth has fallen below 1%, suggesting sales volumes are still falling
15th Jul 24, 2:16pm
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Latest card spending data from the country's biggest bank shows that annual growth has fallen below 1%, suggesting sales volumes are still falling
Brian Easton says there are lessons about international trade to be learned from Brexit, especially as it is very unusual for an economy to break so completely from its major trading partner
15th Jul 24, 8:27am
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Brian Easton says there are lessons about international trade to be learned from Brexit, especially as it is very unusual for an economy to break so completely from its major trading partner
Roger J Kerr says the monetary policy path ahead is looking considerably more certain in the US than it is here
15th Jul 24, 7:39am
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Roger J Kerr says the monetary policy path ahead is looking considerably more certain in the US than it is here
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Card spending falls for the fifth time in June as households face ongoing financial strain
12th Jul 24, 12:03pm
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Card spending falls for the fifth time in June as households face ongoing financial strain
Brian Easton explains the background to how the government got into its cancer drugs muddle
8th Jul 24, 9:32am
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Brian Easton explains the background to how the government got into its cancer drugs muddle
Roger J Kerr says historical adjustments to US jobs data are so large it makes a complete mockery of the efficacy and accuracy of the payrolls data as a reliable measure of employment trends in the US economy
8th Jul 24, 9:00am
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Roger J Kerr says historical adjustments to US jobs data are so large it makes a complete mockery of the efficacy and accuracy of the payrolls data as a reliable measure of employment trends in the US economy
Agustín Carstens of the Bank for International Settlements says inflation is lower, but not yet low enough in some places, meaning now is not the time to let down our guard
2nd Jul 24, 9:51am
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Agustín Carstens of the Bank for International Settlements says inflation is lower, but not yet low enough in some places, meaning now is not the time to let down our guard
Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25
1st Jul 24, 11:00am
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Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25
Brian Easton says evaluating the impact of social policies will be very difficult but the government does not seem to be doing much real evaluation
1st Jul 24, 9:21am
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Brian Easton says evaluating the impact of social policies will be very difficult but the government does not seem to be doing much real evaluation
Roger J Kerr says fears of US inflation increasing again are misplaced
David Hargreaves says it looks too late to 'save' this year, but if we can beat inflation, then the RBNZ will call off the dogs and the prospects for next year will be for a gradual recovery. If we can beat inflation...
30th Jun 24, 7:00am
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David Hargreaves says it looks too late to 'save' this year, but if we can beat inflation, then the RBNZ will call off the dogs and the prospects for next year will be for a gradual recovery. If we can beat inflation...
As the economy stumbles, it is vital that reporting on what is happening stays comprehensive, open and free. We need our Supporters now more than ever. If you can support us you can go ad-free too
27th Jun 24, 1:52pm
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As the economy stumbles, it is vital that reporting on what is happening stays comprehensive, open and free. We need our Supporters now more than ever. If you can support us you can go ad-free too
Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ has refused to orchestrate a higher NZ dollar currency value to force tradable inflation down to offset the non-tradeable inflation it has no control over
24th Jun 24, 8:48am
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Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ has refused to orchestrate a higher NZ dollar currency value to force tradable inflation down to offset the non-tradeable inflation it has no control over
David Hargreaves sums up the first (nearly) six months of the year and thinks it would be a very good idea to stop it and start again. Unfortunately though, we will have to carry on. Here's what's transpired so far...
23rd Jun 24, 7:00am
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David Hargreaves sums up the first (nearly) six months of the year and thinks it would be a very good idea to stop it and start again. Unfortunately though, we will have to carry on. Here's what's transpired so far...
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
20th Jun 24, 7:54am
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
Brian Easton examines the Coalition Government's 'muddle on' strategy
Roger J Kerr says Fed members with their individual quarterly 'dot-plot' interest rate forecasts have been as unpredictable, fickle, changeable and inconsistent as the interest rate and FX markets, in wildly adjusting their outlook
17th Jun 24, 8:49am
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Roger J Kerr says Fed members with their individual quarterly 'dot-plot' interest rate forecasts have been as unpredictable, fickle, changeable and inconsistent as the interest rate and FX markets, in wildly adjusting their outlook
It's official: The wallets are being slammed shut. Electronic card transactions data from Statistics NZ shows that retail sales figures - which are not adjusted for inflation - are below the levels of a year ago
13th Jun 24, 11:53am
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It's official: The wallets are being slammed shut. Electronic card transactions data from Statistics NZ shows that retail sales figures - which are not adjusted for inflation - are below the levels of a year ago