OCR
BNZ's Stephen Toplis says case growing for OCR cut; 'Not BNZ's central forecast, but is it plausible? Hell yes'
16th Nov 12, 1:26pm
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BNZ's Stephen Toplis says case growing for OCR cut; 'Not BNZ's central forecast, but is it plausible? Hell yes'
Winston Peters has learnt his lesson about monetary policy and the NZ$, he says; So what would he do differently now than when Treasurer?
15th Nov 12, 2:47pm
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Winston Peters has learnt his lesson about monetary policy and the NZ$, he says; So what would he do differently now than when Treasurer?
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at why the US fiscal cliff may send the NZ$ lower, NZ's higher than expected unemployment and Japan's 1st current account deficit in 31 years
9th Nov 12, 6:15pm
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at why the US fiscal cliff may send the NZ$ lower, NZ's higher than expected unemployment and Japan's 1st current account deficit in 31 years
Goldman Sachs includes NZ in list of high flying housing markets due to monetary easing by big central banks; It looks at use of macro-prudential tools to fix the problem
9th Nov 12, 12:29pm
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Goldman Sachs includes NZ in list of high flying housing markets due to monetary easing by big central banks; It looks at use of macro-prudential tools to fix the problem
REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
9th Nov 12, 8:49am
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REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
ANZ economists would be calling for 50 basis point OCR cut if not for Christchurch rebuild; Eye March 2013 as time for a possible cut
8th Nov 12, 1:51pm
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ANZ economists would be calling for 50 basis point OCR cut if not for Christchurch rebuild; Eye March 2013 as time for a possible cut
Bernard Hickey reckons a parliamentary committee stoush is a public sign NZ's monetary policy consensus is breaking down and new RBNZ Governor faces tough 5 yrs
7th Nov 12, 3:57pm
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Bernard Hickey reckons a parliamentary committee stoush is a public sign NZ's monetary policy consensus is breaking down and new RBNZ Governor faces tough 5 yrs
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at what a President Romney, or a re-elected Obama, might mean for the US$, and suggests the Kiwi may be heading to US88c and A82c
2nd Nov 12, 5:51pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell looks at what a President Romney, or a re-elected Obama, might mean for the US$, and suggests the Kiwi may be heading to US88c and A82c
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at the 1st OCR review from new RBNZ Governor Wheeler that sent the NZ$ higher, and his 1st speech that sent the Kiwi lower
26th Oct 12, 5:00pm
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at the 1st OCR review from new RBNZ Governor Wheeler that sent the NZ$ higher, and his 1st speech that sent the Kiwi lower
In his first speech new RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler rules out quantitative easing but not currency markets intervention; Says NZ has 'tremendous' assets
26th Oct 12, 9:09am
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In his first speech new RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler rules out quantitative easing but not currency markets intervention; Says NZ has 'tremendous' assets
OCR on hold at 2.50%; New Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler notes high NZ$ undermining export earnings; Expects inflation to head back to middle of target band; Says housing market activity rising as expected
25th Oct 12, 9:09am
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OCR on hold at 2.50%; New Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler notes high NZ$ undermining export earnings; Expects inflation to head back to middle of target band; Says housing market activity rising as expected
Opinion: Financial markets appear to view new Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler as more 'dovish' than predecessor Alan Bollard
19th Oct 12, 10:09am
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Opinion: Financial markets appear to view new Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler as more 'dovish' than predecessor Alan Bollard
Economist expectations for next OCR hike following lower-than-expected inflation figures pushing CPI below Reserve Bank target band
17th Oct 12, 11:18am
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Economist expectations for next OCR hike following lower-than-expected inflation figures pushing CPI below Reserve Bank target band
Case for Reserve Bank to cut Official Cash Rate mounting, BNZ's Toplis says; But NZ$ will first have to rise further, and housing market stall
15th Oct 12, 2:53pm
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Case for Reserve Bank to cut Official Cash Rate mounting, BNZ's Toplis says; But NZ$ will first have to rise further, and housing market stall
Businesses gloomy, trading activity weakens in September quarter, suggesting lower growth in second half of 2012, NZIER says; OCR on hold 'for some time'
9th Oct 12, 10:13am
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Businesses gloomy, trading activity weakens in September quarter, suggesting lower growth in second half of 2012, NZIER says; OCR on hold 'for some time'
HiFX's Dan Bell on potential NZ$ weakening, central bank balance sheet to GDP ratios and RBNZ room to cut OCR negating immediate need for QE
8th Oct 12, 2:06pm
HiFX's Dan Bell on potential NZ$ weakening, central bank balance sheet to GDP ratios and RBNZ room to cut OCR negating immediate need for QE
Reserve Bank should print NZ$2 billion to buy govt earthquake bonds, overseas assets for earthquake fund, Green Party says; 'Will lower the NZ dollar'
8th Oct 12, 7:45am
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Reserve Bank should print NZ$2 billion to buy govt earthquake bonds, overseas assets for earthquake fund, Green Party says; 'Will lower the NZ dollar'
Business NZ calls for new Reserve Bank Governor to cut OCR following RBA cut; 'Manufacturers are struggling'
4th Oct 12, 8:55am
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Business NZ calls for new Reserve Bank Governor to cut OCR following RBA cut; 'Manufacturers are struggling'
Labour's Parker on monetary policy; Says RBNZ should consider NZ$, employment & growth with inflation; RBNZ to decide appropriate mix; But monetary policy needs mates too
2nd Oct 12, 4:01pm
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Labour's Parker on monetary policy; Says RBNZ should consider NZ$, employment & growth with inflation; RBNZ to decide appropriate mix; But monetary policy needs mates too
Labour Party leader David Shearer discusses his party's stance on monetary policy with Alex Tarrant on TV3's The Nation
1st Oct 12, 9:05am
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Labour Party leader David Shearer discusses his party's stance on monetary policy with Alex Tarrant on TV3's The Nation
RBNZ: NZ "markedly better" than most of OECD despite setbacks; Part of reason for high NZ$; Sees housing market recovery, 'but not time to use new tools'
24th Sep 12, 3:40pm
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RBNZ: NZ "markedly better" than most of OECD despite setbacks; Part of reason for high NZ$; Sees housing market recovery, 'but not time to use new tools'
Westpac cutting 4 and 5 year mortgage rates to under 6%
What to expect in the new Policy Targets Agreement between incoming Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler and Finance Minister English
19th Sep 12, 1:06pm
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What to expect in the new Policy Targets Agreement between incoming Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler and Finance Minister English
Opinion: Bernard Hickey gives his verdict on Alan Bollard's 10 years as Reserve Bank Governor and wishes him well for good job (mostly) well done
13th Sep 12, 10:15am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey gives his verdict on Alan Bollard's 10 years as Reserve Bank Governor and wishes him well for good job (mostly) well done
RBNZ holds OCR as expected at 2.5%; lowers 90 day bill rate forecast further 30-40 bps through late 2013, early 2014; says high NZ$ undermining exports
13th Sep 12, 9:07am
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RBNZ holds OCR as expected at 2.5%; lowers 90 day bill rate forecast further 30-40 bps through late 2013, early 2014; says high NZ$ undermining exports