covid-19
The apparently contradictory nature of the latest labour market figures - showing rising unemployment, but very fast-rising wages - gives the RBNZ a whole lot to think about as it ponders its next Official Cash Rate review
3rd Aug 22, 3:09pm
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The apparently contradictory nature of the latest labour market figures - showing rising unemployment, but very fast-rising wages - gives the RBNZ a whole lot to think about as it ponders its next Official Cash Rate review
Statistics New Zealand says the unemployment rate has risen to 3.3% from 3.2%, while private sector hourly wages have risen 7%
3rd Aug 22, 11:10am
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Statistics New Zealand says the unemployment rate has risen to 3.3% from 3.2%, while private sector hourly wages have risen 7%
Roger J Kerr says instead of harking for an independent enquiry into past RBNZ past decisions, our energy and intellectual horsepower is better off addressing changes we could make that result in us being less vulnerable to boom/bust cycles
1st Aug 22, 8:29am
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Roger J Kerr says instead of harking for an independent enquiry into past RBNZ past decisions, our energy and intellectual horsepower is better off addressing changes we could make that result in us being less vulnerable to boom/bust cycles
David Hargreaves assesses the possibilities and prospects ahead of the release of labour market data next week that will likely show the country's unemployment rate hitting a new low and the biggest rates of pay rises in well over a decade
31st Jul 22, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves assesses the possibilities and prospects ahead of the release of labour market data next week that will likely show the country's unemployment rate hitting a new low and the biggest rates of pay rises in well over a decade
Gareth Vaughan argues politics isn't the reason we should have a review, or inquiry, into the RBNZ's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic
29th Jul 22, 11:32am
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Gareth Vaughan argues politics isn't the reason we should have a review, or inquiry, into the RBNZ's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Ross Stitt looks at how Australia is faring with living with Covid, noting it's proving to be challenging and enduring
28th Jul 22, 12:08pm
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Ross Stitt looks at how Australia is faring with living with Covid, noting it's proving to be challenging and enduring
RBNZ's Funding for Lending Programme staying because commitment to it 'is important to ensure the tool remains credible for future use if required'
28th Jul 22, 10:13am
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RBNZ's Funding for Lending Programme staying because commitment to it 'is important to ensure the tool remains credible for future use if required'
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National wants review of Reserve Bank's 'inflationary money printing' before decision on Governor's second term; Robertson rejects call from 'Captain Hindsight'
26th Jul 22, 3:56pm
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National wants review of Reserve Bank's 'inflationary money printing' before decision on Governor's second term; Robertson rejects call from 'Captain Hindsight'
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'
Bernard Hickey argues $20b of Covid cash should be returned to taxpayers, along with $20b of the $621b of Covid-era capital gains 'earned' by households
25th Jul 22, 1:42pm
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Bernard Hickey argues $20b of Covid cash should be returned to taxpayers, along with $20b of the $621b of Covid-era capital gains 'earned' by households
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
Roger J Kerr says the reversal in US bond yields is telling us that the sentiment and expectations from both bond investors and borrowers is that they see lower inflation and lower interest rates in the future
25th Jul 22, 8:10am
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Roger J Kerr says the reversal in US bond yields is telling us that the sentiment and expectations from both bond investors and borrowers is that they see lower inflation and lower interest rates in the future
Reserve Bank may have lots of good company in the money-printing dog box, but that doesn't let it or the Government off the hook on inflation
21st Jul 22, 1:37pm
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Reserve Bank may have lots of good company in the money-printing dog box, but that doesn't let it or the Government off the hook on inflation
Roger J Kerr says US inflation has not quite peaked yet, but the peak is not far away
18th Jul 22, 8:17am
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Roger J Kerr says US inflation has not quite peaked yet, but the peak is not far away
Economies with high core inflation tend to have the tightest labour markets; monetary policy is not enough to reduce inflation
17th Jul 22, 7:30am
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Economies with high core inflation tend to have the tightest labour markets; monetary policy is not enough to reduce inflation
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Statistics New Zealand says household net worth has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, while Kiwis have been spending nearly every dollar of their income
14th Jul 22, 11:39am
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Statistics New Zealand says household net worth has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, while Kiwis have been spending nearly every dollar of their income
The Bank for International Settlements, the central banks' bank, says governments are more to blame for high inflation than central banks
12th Jul 22, 3:37pm
The Bank for International Settlements, the central banks' bank, says governments are more to blame for high inflation than central banks
David Hargreaves attempts to caution us against talking ourselves into a lingering economic downturn
12th Jul 22, 12:42pm
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David Hargreaves attempts to caution us against talking ourselves into a lingering economic downturn
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the June quarter did see a rebound in consumer spending, but thanks to inflation, the growth in dollars spent is outpacing the volume of transactions
11th Jul 22, 10:57am
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the June quarter did see a rebound in consumer spending, but thanks to inflation, the growth in dollars spent is outpacing the volume of transactions
Roger J Kerr asks: Why would the NZ dollar be on the same footing as the Japanese Yen?
11th Jul 22, 8:15am
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Roger J Kerr asks: Why would the NZ dollar be on the same footing as the Japanese Yen?
Government's plan to develop a comprehensive New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy questioned
9th Jul 22, 9:27am
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Government's plan to develop a comprehensive New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy questioned
Gareth Vaughan on Covid-induced onshoring, advice for central banks in their inflation fight x2, Dr Doom's 'mother of stagflationary debt crises' & why Dutch farmers are revolting
7th Jul 22, 2:07pm
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Gareth Vaughan on Covid-induced onshoring, advice for central banks in their inflation fight x2, Dr Doom's 'mother of stagflationary debt crises' & why Dutch farmers are revolting
Sharp falls in job ads in property-related industries see BNZ/SEEK Employment Report record 2.7% fall in overall job adverts last month, down from the record high level in May
6th Jul 22, 11:42am
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Sharp falls in job ads in property-related industries see BNZ/SEEK Employment Report record 2.7% fall in overall job adverts last month, down from the record high level in May
The latest research series from the RBNZ highlights just how urgent it is that we avoid the toxic combination of fast rising population, masses of cheap debt and constrained housing supply in future, David Hargreaves says
6th Jul 22, 8:21am
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The latest research series from the RBNZ highlights just how urgent it is that we avoid the toxic combination of fast rising population, masses of cheap debt and constrained housing supply in future, David Hargreaves says
RBNZ research and modelling shows that actual housing allocations in New Zealand household balance sheets could have been even higher than already-large present levels
4th Jul 22, 1:18pm
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RBNZ research and modelling shows that actual housing allocations in New Zealand household balance sheets could have been even higher than already-large present levels