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ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017
20th Dec 16, 9:16am
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ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017
The Reserve Bank confirms that a meeting it had planned with Bill English on debt-to-income ratios was cancelled and currently no new meeting has been scheduled
12th Dec 16, 2:33pm
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The Reserve Bank confirms that a meeting it had planned with Bill English on debt-to-income ratios was cancelled and currently no new meeting has been scheduled
Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare
8th Dec 16, 9:16am
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Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare
The Reserve Bank has delivered its last one. And now it is done, the next move is up
10th Nov 16, 2:11pm
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The Reserve Bank has delivered its last one. And now it is done, the next move is up
Here is the latest Official Cash Rate statement from the Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank folk might be wishing they hadn't effectively locked themselves in to cutting interest rates this week
7th Nov 16, 2:40pm
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The Reserve Bank folk might be wishing they hadn't effectively locked themselves in to cutting interest rates this week
Both the Reserve Bank and the financial marketplace are going to need to make adjustments under the RBNZ's new interest rate prediction policy
25th Oct 16, 4:19pm
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Both the Reserve Bank and the financial marketplace are going to need to make adjustments under the RBNZ's new interest rate prediction policy
The Reserve Bank will now issue formal projections of the future expected Official Cash Rate
25th Oct 16, 10:40am
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The Reserve Bank will now issue formal projections of the future expected Official Cash Rate
RBNZ board says the central bank's OCR reviews in the past year 'met the requirements'
29th Sep 16, 1:49pm
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RBNZ board says the central bank's OCR reviews in the past year 'met the requirements'
English says unfair to say Wheeler has failed to meet his performance target on keeping inflation around 2% when global inflation is very low and NZ economy is growing faster than 3%; says 2nd term up to board
16th Aug 16, 1:07pm
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English says unfair to say Wheeler has failed to meet his performance target on keeping inflation around 2% when global inflation is very low and NZ economy is growing faster than 3%; says 2nd term up to board
Bernard Hickey argues the banks could help the Reserve Bank get out from between a rock and a hard place by not passing on next week's OCR cut to savers and borrowers
7th Aug 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey argues the banks could help the Reserve Bank get out from between a rock and a hard place by not passing on next week's OCR cut to savers and borrowers
BNZ says a survey showing a massive online spike in post 'Brexit' British retail purchases by Kiwis after the pound plunged shows that NZ 'is particularly adept at importing global deflation'
1st Aug 16, 1:34pm
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BNZ says a survey showing a massive online spike in post 'Brexit' British retail purchases by Kiwis after the pound plunged shows that NZ 'is particularly adept at importing global deflation'
Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%
25th Jul 16, 4:21pm
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Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%
ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules
20th Jul 16, 4:24pm
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ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules
The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
20th Jul 16, 3:09pm
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The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
18th Jul 16, 4:51pm
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BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
14th Jul 16, 3:27pm
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Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors
14th Jul 16, 12:06pm
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Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors
John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
12th Jul 16, 8:16am
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John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
7th Jul 16, 5:39pm
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Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
6th Jul 16, 2:50pm
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What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting
29th Jun 16, 12:43pm
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RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting
Here is today's statement from the Reserve Bank
Finance Minister publicly issues letter of expectations to RBNZ board; plays down suggestions of concern at the central bank's performance
22nd Apr 16, 1:44pm
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Finance Minister publicly issues letter of expectations to RBNZ board; plays down suggestions of concern at the central bank's performance
Documents show English pushed RBNZ board last year to toughen scrutiny of Graeme Wheeler's performance; focus on inflation and financial stability performance relative to PTA; letter sent and extra meetings called for
21st Apr 16, 9:40am
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Documents show English pushed RBNZ board last year to toughen scrutiny of Graeme Wheeler's performance; focus on inflation and financial stability performance relative to PTA; letter sent and extra meetings called for