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Inflation

ANZ economists say latest sales figures are consistent with a housing market that's nearing a turn, while the increased demand for housing from migration is likely to put upward pressure on prices
15th May 23, 10:55am
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ANZ economists say latest sales figures are consistent with a housing market that's nearing a turn, while the increased demand for housing from migration is likely to put upward pressure on prices
Roger J Kerr says the Kiwi dollar's latest set-back appears very temporary
15th May 23, 8:40am
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Roger J Kerr says the Kiwi dollar's latest set-back appears very temporary
Gareth Vaughan argues borrowers who bought their first home in 2020-21 face being let down by the system
13th May 23, 10:01am
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Gareth Vaughan argues borrowers who bought their first home in 2020-21 face being let down by the system
Reserve Bank will be encouraged by the largest drop in inflation expectations since 2020
12th May 23, 4:11pm
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Reserve Bank will be encouraged by the largest drop in inflation expectations since 2020
David Hargreaves looks at some issues that need tackling ahead of the next housing boom, because yes, there will be another
12th May 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves looks at some issues that need tackling ahead of the next housing boom, because yes, there will be another
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Budget will focus on fiscal sustainability and delivering core services
11th May 23, 10:12am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Budget will focus on fiscal sustainability and delivering core services
There's a gathering storm in the residential construction industry
10th May 23, 9:19am
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There's a gathering storm in the residential construction industry
Defence Minister Andrew Little details pay rises for defence force personnel as greater demands are made on their resources
8th May 23, 4:47pm
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Defence Minister Andrew Little details pay rises for defence force personnel as greater demands are made on their resources
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
Monetary policymakers are hoping for a no-thrills budget that helps them dampen inflation
7th May 23, 6:00am
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Monetary policymakers are hoping for a no-thrills budget that helps them dampen inflation
Reserve Bank concedes that about 25% of outstanding mortgages were stress-tested by banks at lower interest rates than prevail now
4th May 23, 11:54am
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Reserve Bank concedes that about 25% of outstanding mortgages were stress-tested by banks at lower interest rates than prevail now
Reserve Bank says about a quarter of the current outstanding mortgage stock was taken out during the peak of the housing boom in 2020-21 - with a fifth of this taken by first home buyers
2nd May 23, 11:12am
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Reserve Bank says about a quarter of the current outstanding mortgage stock was taken out during the peak of the housing boom in 2020-21 - with a fifth of this taken by first home buyers
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
New Reserve Bank mortgage figures show homeowners paid close to $4 billion in interest during the March quarter, while total scheduled repayments topped $6 billion for the first time since the RBNZ started publishing this data
1st May 23, 11:12am
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New Reserve Bank mortgage figures show homeowners paid close to $4 billion in interest during the March quarter, while total scheduled repayments topped $6 billion for the first time since the RBNZ started publishing this data
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
Martin Whetton on how overseas investors view New Zealand government debt
29th Apr 23, 3:35pm
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Martin Whetton on how overseas investors view New Zealand government debt
Joseph Stiglitz says the current crisis has exposed the US Fed’s failure to address the governance issues that contributed to the 2008 crisis
28th Apr 23, 9:07am
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Joseph Stiglitz says the current crisis has exposed the US Fed’s failure to address the governance issues that contributed to the 2008 crisis
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
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
Banks say many of their borrowers are ahead of schedule on home loan repayments but tougher times are ahead
25th Apr 23, 9:00am
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Banks say many of their borrowers are ahead of schedule on home loan repayments but tougher times are ahead
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
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
Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not
21st Apr 23, 7:27am
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Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not
Headline inflation drops to 6.7% as petrol prices fall but domestic prices continue to climb
20th Apr 23, 10:49am
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Headline inflation drops to 6.7% as petrol prices fall but domestic prices continue to climb
The Government's debt management unit isn't seeing increased interest in its inflation-indexed bonds despite high inflation
19th Apr 23, 7:45am
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The Government's debt management unit isn't seeing increased interest in its inflation-indexed bonds despite high inflation