Economy
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose 1% after seasonal adjustment in April, following a big 3.1% rise in March
9th May 23, 11:13am
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose 1% after seasonal adjustment in April, following a big 3.1% rise in March
Economist Brian Easton is unconvinced that more public servants necessarily means better performance
8th May 23, 8:57am
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Economist Brian Easton is unconvinced that more public servants necessarily means better performance
Roger J Kerr says the only way we will attract in any foreign investment in to fund the current account deficit is to hold our interest rates substantially higher than US, European and Asian interest rates
8th May 23, 8:36am
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Roger J Kerr says the only way we will attract in any foreign investment in to fund the current account deficit is to hold our interest rates substantially higher than US, European and Asian interest rates
Statistics New Zealand says the cost of living for households rose 7.7% in the year to March 2023, boosted by higher rents and interest payments and increased grocery food, fruit and vegetables prices
1st May 23, 11:45am
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Statistics New Zealand says the cost of living for households rose 7.7% in the year to March 2023, boosted by higher rents and interest payments and increased grocery food, fruit and vegetables prices
Economist Brian Easton offers some insights into how the forecasters think
Roger J Kerr says the short-term actions of central banks, coupled with long-term 'de-dollarisation' are pointing towards continued depreciation of the US dollar
1st May 23, 8:01am
Roger J Kerr says the short-term actions of central banks, coupled with long-term 'de-dollarisation' are pointing towards continued depreciation of the US dollar
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones thinks the RBNZ has made progress bringing the runaway economy back under control
28th Apr 23, 12:36pm
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones thinks the RBNZ has made progress bringing the runaway economy back under control
Federal Reserve seen hiking 25 basis points next week after 'stagflation-like' GDP release
28th Apr 23, 7:25am
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Federal Reserve seen hiking 25 basis points next week after 'stagflation-like' GDP release
NZ inflation 0.4% higher as a result of North Island weather events: Treasury estimate
27th Apr 23, 4:09pm
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NZ inflation 0.4% higher as a result of North Island weather events: Treasury estimate
NZ and Aussie dollars languishing after Aussie CPI comes in at the bottom end of market estimates
27th Apr 23, 7:28am
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NZ and Aussie dollars languishing after Aussie CPI comes in at the bottom end of market estimates
UBS Chief Economist suggests social media could help combat profit margin-led inflation
27th Apr 23, 5:00am
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UBS Chief Economist suggests social media could help combat profit margin-led inflation
Stephen Roach says the economic interests of saving-short America are tightly aligned with its outsize imbalances of trade and capital flows
26th Apr 23, 7:53am
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Stephen Roach says the economic interests of saving-short America are tightly aligned with its outsize imbalances of trade and capital flows
Fresh record NZ annual trade deficit expected, Aussie CPI in focus, NZ$ at US61.40c
26th Apr 23, 7:39am
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Fresh record NZ annual trade deficit expected, Aussie CPI in focus, NZ$ at US61.40c
Brian Easton asks: How far has the government’s Three Waters policy retreated?
24th Apr 23, 8:41am
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Brian Easton asks: How far has the government’s Three Waters policy retreated?
Roger J Kerr has some timely and pertinent questions (and answers) on the economic and foreign exchange outlook
24th Apr 23, 8:31am
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Roger J Kerr has some timely and pertinent questions (and answers) on the economic and foreign exchange outlook
US, UK and Euro area might avoid or skirt recession, pricing indicators still too high for comfort, NZ$ & interest rates lower
24th Apr 23, 7:21am
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US, UK and Euro area might avoid or skirt recession, pricing indicators still too high for comfort, NZ$ & interest rates lower
Auckland University's Tim Hazledine offers a range of suggestions to help the Reserve Bank fight inflation
22nd Apr 23, 9:30am
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Auckland University's Tim Hazledine offers a range of suggestions to help the Reserve Bank fight inflation
Economist Brian Easton reflects on a report he wrote for the New Zealand Productivity Commission
17th Apr 23, 8:42am
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Economist Brian Easton reflects on a report he wrote for the New Zealand Productivity Commission
Roger J Kerr remains of the view that the US dollar currency value is 'primed for another significant leg downwards'
17th Apr 23, 8:04am
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Roger J Kerr remains of the view that the US dollar currency value is 'primed for another significant leg downwards'
New inflation figures out in the coming week are likely to show us having an annual rate of inflation in excess of 7% for the fourth consecutive quarter - but will there be signs that we can expect prices to start easing soon?
16th Apr 23, 6:00am
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New inflation figures out in the coming week are likely to show us having an annual rate of inflation in excess of 7% for the fourth consecutive quarter - but will there be signs that we can expect prices to start easing soon?
The banks are demonstrating that they won't hike interest rates just because the Reserve Bank would like them to - so it might be better for the RBNZ to adopt more of a waiting game
13th Apr 23, 9:45am
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The banks are demonstrating that they won't hike interest rates just because the Reserve Bank would like them to - so it might be better for the RBNZ to adopt more of a waiting game
Retail card spending rose 0.7% in March despite tightening Reserve Bank monetary policy
12th Apr 23, 12:49pm
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Retail card spending rose 0.7% in March despite tightening Reserve Bank monetary policy
Roger J Kerr notes that the NZD stays within its trading range despite the RBNZ's OCR surprise. And the “Fed vs the markets” battle of wills continues
10th Apr 23, 8:10am
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Roger J Kerr notes that the NZD stays within its trading range despite the RBNZ's OCR surprise. And the “Fed vs the markets” battle of wills continues
NZIER's Christina Leung explains how higher interest rates are impacting New Zealand businesses and why profits aren't driving inflation
9th Apr 23, 6:30am
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NZIER's Christina Leung explains how higher interest rates are impacting New Zealand businesses and why profits aren't driving inflation
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6th Apr 23, 9:39am
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