monetary policy
Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
22nd Dec 15, 9:34am
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Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
HiFX's Dan Bell says businesses with currency exposure need a plan with more NZ dollar volatility ahead in 2016
21st Dec 15, 3:30pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says businesses with currency exposure need a plan with more NZ dollar volatility ahead in 2016
David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
17th Dec 15, 12:28pm
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David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
17th Dec 15, 8:35am
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US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
14th Dec 15, 2:33pm
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Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
Roger J Kerr sees risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
14th Dec 15, 1:06pm
Roger J Kerr sees risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is pushing against gravity - and gravity will win
10th Dec 15, 11:48am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is pushing against gravity - and gravity will win
Live-streamed video from the December 2015 RBNZ press conference with Governor Graeme Wheeler
10th Dec 15, 8:37am
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Live-streamed video from the December 2015 RBNZ press conference with Governor Graeme Wheeler
NZIER Shadow Board suggests RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.75%; says signs of economic pick-up are dampened by global economic risks & impending drought
9th Dec 15, 1:02am
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NZIER Shadow Board suggests RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.75%; says signs of economic pick-up are dampened by global economic risks & impending drought
Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists see sharply higher Kiwi dollar and wholesale interest rates if RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate at 2.75%
7th Dec 15, 4:59pm
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists see sharply higher Kiwi dollar and wholesale interest rates if RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate at 2.75%
As the RBNZ deliberates over the Official Cash Rate, Roger J Kerr asks: Who actually needs lower interest rates?
7th Dec 15, 9:31am
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As the RBNZ deliberates over the Official Cash Rate, Roger J Kerr asks: Who actually needs lower interest rates?
What economists are predicting the RBNZ will do on Thursday
David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull
3rd Dec 15, 10:24am
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David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull
Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will have its work cut out to try to get inflation back to the targeted 2%
30th Nov 15, 11:45am
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Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will have its work cut out to try to get inflation back to the targeted 2%
Roger J Kerr says credit spreads are now a much more material component of the all-up interest rate paid by borrowers
30th Nov 15, 10:07am
Roger J Kerr says credit spreads are now a much more material component of the all-up interest rate paid by borrowers
ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
23rd Nov 15, 1:01pm
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ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
Roger J Kerr says that in most major industries that make up the NZ economy it is a story of expansion, confidence and hiring more staff
23rd Nov 15, 11:35am
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Roger J Kerr says that in most major industries that make up the NZ economy it is a story of expansion, confidence and hiring more staff
Roger J Kerr scrutinises what the actual risks are to the economy - and the probability of them occurring
16th Nov 15, 10:29am
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Roger J Kerr scrutinises what the actual risks are to the economy - and the probability of them occurring
HiFX's Dan Bell says the stars are aligned for a December US Fed rate hike meaning downward pressure on the NZ dollar
12th Nov 15, 4:23pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says the stars are aligned for a December US Fed rate hike meaning downward pressure on the NZ dollar
Roger J Kerr outlines why the RBNZ Governor needs to 'watch and wait' a while longer
9th Nov 15, 11:31am
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Roger J Kerr outlines why the RBNZ Governor needs to 'watch and wait' a while longer
Reserve Bank launches defence of its monetary policy management; says central banks 'can't have perfect foresight'
2nd Nov 15, 2:40pm
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Reserve Bank launches defence of its monetary policy management; says central banks 'can't have perfect foresight'
Roger J Kerr says a further cut to interest rates in December is not the lay-down misère many economists believe it to be
2nd Nov 15, 11:15am
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Roger J Kerr says a further cut to interest rates in December is not the lay-down misère many economists believe it to be
Labour's Grant Robertson calls for employment to be a core objective of monetary policy
28th Oct 15, 12:36pm
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Labour's Grant Robertson calls for employment to be a core objective of monetary policy
Roger J Kerr says economic risks and fears have dissipated
27th Oct 15, 1:20pm
Roger J Kerr says economic risks and fears have dissipated
Roger J Kerr says the US Fed just needs to confirm that weaker September jobs data was a one-off; sees January as start point for rate rises
19th Oct 15, 12:52pm
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Roger J Kerr says the US Fed just needs to confirm that weaker September jobs data was a one-off; sees January as start point for rate rises