monetary policy
Roger J Kerr hopes this week's RBNZ economic assessment doesn't end up going all around the houses
18th Jul 16, 11:51am
Roger J Kerr hopes this week's RBNZ economic assessment doesn't end up going all around the houses
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy wades through the TPPA's financial services chapter, questions whether theory will translate into practice
18th Jul 16, 7:07am
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy wades through the TPPA's financial services chapter, questions whether theory will translate into practice
The Reserve Bank lays out in detail how it reviews our monetary policy settings and the processes undertaken to set the official cash rate
14th Jul 16, 10:18am
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The Reserve Bank lays out in detail how it reviews our monetary policy settings and the processes undertaken to set the official cash rate
RBNZ's McDermott talks about monetary policy decisions, but is quiet on current conditions; says RBNZ using committees more in OCR decisions; says regularly researching drivers of surprisingly low inflation
13th Jul 16, 12:47pm
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RBNZ's McDermott talks about monetary policy decisions, but is quiet on current conditions; says RBNZ using committees more in OCR decisions; says regularly researching drivers of surprisingly low inflation
Roger J Kerr says if upcoming dairy auctions and inflation data are stronger than expected the 'greater likelihood' is that the RBNZ will not cut interest rates next month
11th Jul 16, 1:53pm
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Roger J Kerr says if upcoming dairy auctions and inflation data are stronger than expected the 'greater likelihood' is that the RBNZ will not cut interest rates next month
Roger J Kerr says investors are looking for exposure to the NZ dollar exchange rate and our enhanced interest yield returns
4th Jul 16, 11:59am
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Roger J Kerr says investors are looking for exposure to the NZ dollar exchange rate and our enhanced interest yield returns
Roger J Kerr looks at the implications of Britain's 'leave' vote for the interest rate outlook
27th Jun 16, 12:43pm
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Roger J Kerr looks at the implications of Britain's 'leave' vote for the interest rate outlook
'Urgent need' to rebalance policy with the aim of preventing costly financial boom-bust cycles, the Bank for International Settlements argues. Wants bias towards debt accumulation removed
26th Jun 16, 10:31pm
'Urgent need' to rebalance policy with the aim of preventing costly financial boom-bust cycles, the Bank for International Settlements argues. Wants bias towards debt accumulation removed
Roger J Kerr says the 'risk-off' investor mode continues to drive yields lower
20th Jun 16, 11:32am
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Roger J Kerr says the 'risk-off' investor mode continues to drive yields lower
Selena Eaqub on Auckland houses, the slowing emerging markets miracle, the expanding rich, universal basic income, inequality, Brexit, robots and education
17th Jun 16, 9:58am
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Selena Eaqub on Auckland houses, the slowing emerging markets miracle, the expanding rich, universal basic income, inequality, Brexit, robots and education
The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
13th Jun 16, 3:38pm
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The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
Roger J Kerr says the 'shocker' US jobs figure and subsequent rise in value of the NZ currency should make it an 'easy decision' for the Reserve Bank to reduce the Official Cash Rate this week
7th Jun 16, 12:59pm
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Roger J Kerr says the 'shocker' US jobs figure and subsequent rise in value of the NZ currency should make it an 'easy decision' for the Reserve Bank to reduce the Official Cash Rate this week
Roger J Kerr says the dairy industry needs the Reserve Bank to look beyond introverted responses to getting their own house price forecasts wrong
30th May 16, 1:16pm
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Roger J Kerr says the dairy industry needs the Reserve Bank to look beyond introverted responses to getting their own house price forecasts wrong
Oliver Hartwich on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash's take on monetary policy when inflation won't budge, the economics of love, Vietnam's openness to the free market & more
27th May 16, 10:00am
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Oliver Hartwich on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash's take on monetary policy when inflation won't budge, the economics of love, Vietnam's openness to the free market & more
Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank has a great opportunity to catch the markets out with a surprise interest rate cut next month
23rd May 16, 3:25pm
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Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank has a great opportunity to catch the markets out with a surprise interest rate cut next month
Lee Jong-Wha has strong doubts that central banks can ensure sustained global growth using 'unconventional' policies. He calls for a return to the 'conventional' to restore central bank credibility
18th May 16, 12:52pm
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Lee Jong-Wha has strong doubts that central banks can ensure sustained global growth using 'unconventional' policies. He calls for a return to the 'conventional' to restore central bank credibility
Roger J Kerr ponders where the catalysts will come from to start interest rates rising again
16th May 16, 1:39pm
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Roger J Kerr ponders where the catalysts will come from to start interest rates rising again
Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ should not lower its inflation outlook as has been done across the Tasman because price rises are coming here
9th May 16, 1:18pm
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Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ should not lower its inflation outlook as has been done across the Tasman because price rises are coming here
Roger J Kerr says further interest rate cuts won't be necessary after next month if the Kiwi dollar drops to US65c
2nd May 16, 10:44am
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Roger J Kerr says further interest rate cuts won't be necessary after next month if the Kiwi dollar drops to US65c
Koichi Hamada believes that the benefits of so-called helicopter money are not worth the risks
30th Apr 16, 11:21am
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Koichi Hamada believes that the benefits of so-called helicopter money are not worth the risks
RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year
28th Apr 16, 8:08pm
RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year
Roger J Kerr says it's more important for the RBNZ to cut interest rates now and get the kiwi dollar down, rather than wait because of concern about the rising house market
26th Apr 16, 9:51am
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Roger J Kerr says it's more important for the RBNZ to cut interest rates now and get the kiwi dollar down, rather than wait because of concern about the rising house market
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
Roger J Kerr says with the high Kiwi dollar out of whack with low dairy prices, the RBNZ will cut interest rates now and worry about housing bubbles later
18th Apr 16, 1:01pm
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Roger J Kerr says with the high Kiwi dollar out of whack with low dairy prices, the RBNZ will cut interest rates now and worry about housing bubbles later
Facing 2 illnesses, the global economy needs a sophisticated course of treatment rather than a box of painkillers every week, Bundesbank board member argues
16th Apr 16, 6:02am
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Facing 2 illnesses, the global economy needs a sophisticated course of treatment rather than a box of painkillers every week, Bundesbank board member argues