tradable inflation

Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling

Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling

Three quarters of annual inflation was due to cost pressures outside the control of the RBNZ’s monetary policy

Three quarters of annual inflation was due to cost pressures outside the control of the RBNZ’s monetary policy

BNZ's Stephen Toplis suggests rather than being 'fixated' on non-tradeable inflation, the RBNZ may need to be be 'less dogmatic' about getting inflation down to the 2% midpoint of its target band

BNZ's Stephen Toplis suggests rather than being 'fixated' on non-tradeable inflation, the RBNZ may need to be be 'less dogmatic' about getting inflation down to the 2% midpoint of its target band

CPI inflation falls to a two year low of 4.7% as food prices decline, albeit domestic inflation tops RBNZ expectations

CPI inflation falls to a two year low of 4.7% as food prices decline, albeit domestic inflation tops RBNZ expectations

BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis on the NZ economy 'bouncing along the bottom' and what to expect in 2024

BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis on the NZ economy 'bouncing along the bottom' and what to expect in 2024

Overall inflation direction encouraging but bank economists cautious about stubborn non-tradeable inflation

Overall inflation direction encouraging but bank economists cautious about stubborn non-tradeable inflation

Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off

Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off

Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not

Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not

With a weak NZ dollar harming the outlook for imported inflation, could the RBNZ be tempted to intervene to try and prop the NZ dollar up?

With a weak NZ dollar harming the outlook for imported inflation, could the RBNZ be tempted to intervene to try and prop the NZ dollar up?

Inflation has become a wicked problem, with no painless solutions. Demarcation between the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ is increasing, with societal consequences

Inflation has become a wicked problem, with no painless solutions. Demarcation between the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ is increasing, with societal consequences

Internal inflation from non-tradables is well alight at 2.8% for the last year. In contrast, prices for items traded internationally declined by 0.3%. Understanding these differences and the reasons for these differences lies at the heart of the issue

Internal inflation from non-tradables is well alight at 2.8% for the last year. In contrast, prices for items traded internationally declined by 0.3%. Understanding these differences and the reasons for these differences lies at the heart of the issue

A very quick defence of RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler's five year term - in his own words; Just keep in mind output and employment growth averaged 3% a year and house price growth moderated

A very quick defence of RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler's five year term - in his own words; Just keep in mind output and employment growth averaged 3% a year and house price growth moderated

Bernard Hickey looks at whether the Reserve Bank Governor is running monetary policy too tight and how long before he decides surprisingly low inflation is actually structural rather than cyclical

Bernard Hickey looks at whether the Reserve Bank Governor is running monetary policy too tight and how long before he decides surprisingly low inflation is actually structural rather than cyclical

Bernard Hickey looks at fresh research showing we're more expensive than we should be and unpicks how to shred 100% rip-off reputation

Bernard Hickey looks at fresh research showing we're more expensive than we should be and unpicks how to shred 100% rip-off reputation

Forty-four percent of our consumer price components relate to 'tradable' goods and services; we list what they are

Forty-four percent of our consumer price components relate to 'tradable' goods and services; we list what they are