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David Hargreaves says with key economic data starting to turn out softer than expected, crunch time is looming for the Reserve Bank in its inflation battle and in how far it wants to drive up interest rates
2nd Feb 23, 12:20pm
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David Hargreaves says with key economic data starting to turn out softer than expected, crunch time is looming for the Reserve Bank in its inflation battle and in how far it wants to drive up interest rates
Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 8.2% in the year to December 2022, fueled by housing, food and transport costs
2nd Feb 23, 11:13am
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Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 8.2% in the year to December 2022, fueled by housing, food and transport costs
Katharine Moody takes a look at rental affordability, suggesting Parliament considers a formula approach to rental market regulation
28th Jan 23, 9:30am
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Katharine Moody takes a look at rental affordability, suggesting Parliament considers a formula approach to rental market regulation
Bank economists are now suggesting the Reserve Bank should dial back its intentions on how far and high the Official Cash Rate will go
25th Jan 23, 4:12pm
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Bank economists are now suggesting the Reserve Bank should dial back its intentions on how far and high the Official Cash Rate will go
ANZ economists change their call and now expect the Reserve Bank to lift the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month, rather than the signalled 75 points; Kiwibank economists see peak OCR of 5% - 'enough is enough'
25th Jan 23, 11:00am
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ANZ economists change their call and now expect the Reserve Bank to lift the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month, rather than the signalled 75 points; Kiwibank economists see peak OCR of 5% - 'enough is enough'
Kiwibank economists are hoping the Reserve Bank can be deterred from its signalled 75 basis point Official Cash Rate hike and 'meet in the middle' with a 50 point rise
23rd Jan 23, 11:00am
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Kiwibank economists are hoping the Reserve Bank can be deterred from its signalled 75 basis point Official Cash Rate hike and 'meet in the middle' with a 50 point rise
Our central bank is picking that inflation will have hit a new 32-year high of 7.5% when December quarter figures are released in the coming week. If it's right, expect a further hefty 75 point rise to the Official Cash Rate next month
22nd Jan 23, 6:00am
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Our central bank is picking that inflation will have hit a new 32-year high of 7.5% when December quarter figures are released in the coming week. If it's right, expect a further hefty 75 point rise to the Official Cash Rate next month
Latest housing rent figures suggest rental growth may be lower than the headline figures suggest
17th Dec 22, 9:42am
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Latest housing rent figures suggest rental growth may be lower than the headline figures suggest
Rents in Auckland close to flatlining as housing supply catches up with demand
21st Nov 22, 9:52am
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Rents in Auckland close to flatlining as housing supply catches up with demand
David Hargreaves says as the Reserve Bank is forced to raise the Official Cash Rate higher than it intended, the stakes also get higher for our economy
9th Nov 22, 11:07am
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David Hargreaves says as the Reserve Bank is forced to raise the Official Cash Rate higher than it intended, the stakes also get higher for our economy
Barfoot & Thompson records average rent growth of 3.3% in year to September
31st Oct 22, 11:28am
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Barfoot & Thompson records average rent growth of 3.3% in year to September
Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 7.7% in the year to September, fueled by housing and food costs
26th Oct 22, 11:37am
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Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 7.7% in the year to September, fueled by housing and food costs
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says 'tradeable', or imported, inflation has been 'our friend' in recent decades, but this era could be coming to an end
25th Oct 22, 2:55pm
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Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says 'tradeable', or imported, inflation has been 'our friend' in recent decades, but this era could be coming to an end
The rental market appears particularly weak in Auckland with rental listings on Trade Me up 51% compared to last year, Wellington not far behind
20th Oct 22, 10:06am
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The rental market appears particularly weak in Auckland with rental listings on Trade Me up 51% compared to last year, Wellington not far behind
David Hargreaves says that as the Reserve Bank prepares for its last interest rate review of the year next month its credibility is facing a massive test
19th Oct 22, 2:01pm
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David Hargreaves says that as the Reserve Bank prepares for its last interest rate review of the year next month its credibility is facing a massive test
'Australian tenants are suffering through the longest stretch of continuous rental price growth on record … the highest growth ever, both annually and quarterly'
18th Oct 22, 12:04pm
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'Australian tenants are suffering through the longest stretch of continuous rental price growth on record … the highest growth ever, both annually and quarterly'
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Searing domestic inflation has the financial markets now picking a 75-point rise to the Official Cash Rate from the Reserve Bank next month and a peak OCR of over 5%
18th Oct 22, 11:01am
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Searing domestic inflation has the financial markets now picking a 75-point rise to the Official Cash Rate from the Reserve Bank next month and a peak OCR of over 5%
Annual inflation figures out in the coming week are widely expected to drop from the 32-year highs seen in the June quarter - but that won't necessarily be a cause of huge comfort
16th Oct 22, 6:00am
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Annual inflation figures out in the coming week are widely expected to drop from the 32-year highs seen in the June quarter - but that won't necessarily be a cause of huge comfort
Auckland University's Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on where Auckland's housing densification push is at
7th Oct 22, 9:27am
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Auckland University's Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on where Auckland's housing densification push is at
Housing rents in Auckland increased by a quarter of the national average in year to July
19th Sep 22, 11:05am
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Housing rents in Auckland increased by a quarter of the national average in year to July
Human Rights Commission calls for new rent freeze and an increase in the accommodation supplement to help those hit hardest by cost-of-living shocks to rent, food
16th Aug 22, 12:14pm
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Human Rights Commission calls for new rent freeze and an increase in the accommodation supplement to help those hit hardest by cost-of-living shocks to rent, food
Statistics New Zealand says the highest spending households are more affected by the rising mortgage rates
26th Jul 22, 11:26am
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Statistics New Zealand says the highest spending households are more affected by the rising mortgage rates
BNZ economists see unemployment rate falling further and say unless there are soon signs 'the worm is turning' the RBNZ will have to contemplate 'a more aggressive interest rate track'
25th Jul 22, 3:07pm
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BNZ economists see unemployment rate falling further and say unless there are soon signs 'the worm is turning' the RBNZ will have to contemplate 'a more aggressive interest rate track'
Capital Economics says several central banks around the globe will have to reverse course as their countries' economies either enter recession or teeter on the edge of it
25th Jul 22, 11:54am
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Capital Economics says several central banks around the globe will have to reverse course as their countries' economies either enter recession or teeter on the edge of it
The surprisingly high inflation figure revealed this week has put the focus very firmly on some forthcoming economic events
19th Jul 22, 2:30pm
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The surprisingly high inflation figure revealed this week has put the focus very firmly on some forthcoming economic events