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6th Apr 23, 9:39am
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BNZ's head of research says the RBNZ should have opted for a smaller Official Cash Rate rise and caution that further rate rises might be needed; approach taken 'will most definitely generate heightened volatility'
6th Apr 23, 8:45am
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BNZ's head of research says the RBNZ should have opted for a smaller Official Cash Rate rise and caution that further rate rises might be needed; approach taken 'will most definitely generate heightened volatility'
The Reserve Bank has double-pumped the Official Cash Rate with its surprise 50 basis point hike in an effort to blindside the markets. But is it now going to run out of ammo?
5th Apr 23, 2:55pm
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The Reserve Bank has double-pumped the Official Cash Rate with its surprise 50 basis point hike in an effort to blindside the markets. But is it now going to run out of ammo?
NZIER’s quarterly survey of business opinion shows RBNZ winning inflation battle and causing recession
4th Apr 23, 2:00pm
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NZIER’s quarterly survey of business opinion shows RBNZ winning inflation battle and causing recession
NZIER’s quarterly survey shows economic capacity pressures are easing and businesses are more worried about sales than hiring
4th Apr 23, 10:07am
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NZIER’s quarterly survey shows economic capacity pressures are easing and businesses are more worried about sales than hiring
In its interim response to the Productivity Commission's immigration inquiry the Government agrees mostly with the commission's recommendations - but has kicked to touch the idea of ending Permanent Resident visas for new residents
3rd Apr 23, 1:49pm
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In its interim response to the Productivity Commission's immigration inquiry the Government agrees mostly with the commission's recommendations - but has kicked to touch the idea of ending Permanent Resident visas for new residents
Fonterra revises down its milk price forecast for the second time in little over a month - to an implied price of $8.30 - which is now some $1.20 lower than forecasts earlier in the season
3rd Apr 23, 9:43am
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Fonterra revises down its milk price forecast for the second time in little over a month - to an implied price of $8.30 - which is now some $1.20 lower than forecasts earlier in the season
Great disappointment followed the release of the latest poverty figures. Brian Easton says whatever your take, we are not facing up to the real child poverty problems
3rd Apr 23, 8:32am
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Great disappointment followed the release of the latest poverty figures. Brian Easton says whatever your take, we are not facing up to the real child poverty problems
Roger J Kerr says if there was a high probability of a global economic recession over the next 12 months, a bellwether commodity price such as copper would be plummeting in value - but it is rising
3rd Apr 23, 8:15am
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Roger J Kerr says if there was a high probability of a global economic recession over the next 12 months, a bellwether commodity price such as copper would be plummeting in value - but it is rising
In a world of overlapping emergencies, more shocks are sure to come. Policymakers need to be prepared to react before the next one unleashes widespread inflation again. Interest rate hikes are not the answer
29th Mar 23, 10:18am
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In a world of overlapping emergencies, more shocks are sure to come. Policymakers need to be prepared to react before the next one unleashes widespread inflation again. Interest rate hikes are not the answer
Reserve Bank expected to keep its inflation fight going despite weaker than expected GDP, cyclone impact & global banking ructions
27th Mar 23, 3:15pm
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Reserve Bank expected to keep its inflation fight going despite weaker than expected GDP, cyclone impact & global banking ructions
Roger J Kerr says the US Federal Reserve has adopted a measured middle path – and the net/net result is that it remains US dollar negative
27th Mar 23, 8:07am
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Roger J Kerr says the US Federal Reserve has adopted a measured middle path – and the net/net result is that it remains US dollar negative
Federal Reserve’s ‘soft landing’ goal has become bumpier with rate hike plan hit by bank turbulence
25th Mar 23, 9:31am
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Federal Reserve’s ‘soft landing’ goal has become bumpier with rate hike plan hit by bank turbulence
The OECD is again looking into our economic future. Here’s what it's seeing for 2023 and 2024
21st Mar 23, 10:06am
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The OECD is again looking into our economic future. Here’s what it's seeing for 2023 and 2024
Roger J Kerr says the AUD is poised to make gains from a recovering China, as well as the expected safe haven capital flows trying to avoid the banking sector issues in the US and Europe
20th Mar 23, 7:45am
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Roger J Kerr says the AUD is poised to make gains from a recovering China, as well as the expected safe haven capital flows trying to avoid the banking sector issues in the US and Europe
New Zealand economy shrinks a more than expected 0.6% in December quarter
New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
15th Mar 23, 12:29pm
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New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
13th Mar 23, 10:39am
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Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
Roger J Kerr sees the American Fed decisions driven by employment & wage trends, deficit & debt ceiling issues, credit stress, and US rent trends. Fed hawkishness and USD strength has run its course, he says
13th Mar 23, 8:41am
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Roger J Kerr sees the American Fed decisions driven by employment & wage trends, deficit & debt ceiling issues, credit stress, and US rent trends. Fed hawkishness and USD strength has run its course, he says
New interest.co.nz journalist Dan Brunskill set for big year as election looms
ANZ economists say services-sector inflation is showing no signs of slowing and should that continue we may see inflation 'get stuck' above the targeted 1% to 3% band
7th Mar 23, 11:43am
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ANZ economists say services-sector inflation is showing no signs of slowing and should that continue we may see inflation 'get stuck' above the targeted 1% to 3% band
Roger J Kerr says Australia will out-perform New Zealand in the GDP economic growth stakes this year, but the interest rate differential will remain in favour of NZ over coming months with our wage-push and sticky inflation problem
6th Mar 23, 8:04am
Roger J Kerr says Australia will out-perform New Zealand in the GDP economic growth stakes this year, but the interest rate differential will remain in favour of NZ over coming months with our wage-push and sticky inflation problem
Productivity Commission to probe NZ's supply chain resilience at the same time the Ministry of Transport develops national supply chain strategy
28th Feb 23, 11:00am
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Productivity Commission to probe NZ's supply chain resilience at the same time the Ministry of Transport develops national supply chain strategy
Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank are still full of inflation problems, but offer no solutions
27th Feb 23, 7:48am
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Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank are still full of inflation problems, but offer no solutions
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'People who took out high leveraged loans in the 2020-21 period will be facing very high interest servicing costs'; RBNZ says gap between mortgage and deposit interest rates 'more extreme over recent times'
23rd Feb 23, 9:37am
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'People who took out high leveraged loans in the 2020-21 period will be facing very high interest servicing costs'; RBNZ says gap between mortgage and deposit interest rates 'more extreme over recent times'