David Hargreaves

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

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

Statistics New Zealand says a migration loss contributed to a net growth of just 0.2% in the population in the year to June, while the natural population increase of 24,100 was the lowest since World War II

Statistics New Zealand says a migration loss contributed to a net growth of just 0.2% in the population in the year to June, while the natural population increase of 24,100 was the lowest since World War II

Reserve Bank exploring the 'expected significant resources' required to establish and operate a depositor compensation scheme for New Zealand

Reserve Bank exploring the 'expected significant resources' required to establish and operate a depositor compensation scheme for New Zealand

Statistics New Zealand says household net worth fell by $129 billion, or over 5%, in the first half of the year - however household saving has picked up again

Statistics New Zealand says household net worth fell by $129 billion, or over 5%, in the first half of the year - however household saving has picked up again

Seven property investment firms issued with warnings by FMA

Seven property investment firms issued with warnings by FMA

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

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

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%

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%

ASB economists say there is likely 'more upside' to wholesale interest rates, while the odds of an economic 'soft landing' are shrinking

ASB economists say there is likely 'more upside' to wholesale interest rates, while the odds of an economic 'soft landing' are shrinking

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

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

NZ Bankers' Association figures show that as of June only a little over 1% of those with a mortgage were behind with their payments - a percentage that's actually dropped in the past six months

NZ Bankers' Association figures show that as of June only a little over 1% of those with a mortgage were behind with their payments - a percentage that's actually dropped in the past six months

Soaring fruit and vegetable prices are a key contributor to an overall food price inflation figure that's come in much higher than economists expected

Soaring fruit and vegetable prices are a key contributor to an overall food price inflation figure that's come in much higher than economists expected

David Hargreaves sees increasing signs the Reserve Bank will have to either raise the Official Cash Rate by more than it wants to - or concede some ground to inflation

David Hargreaves sees increasing signs the Reserve Bank will have to either raise the Official Cash Rate by more than it wants to - or concede some ground to inflation

Reserve Bank's advice to Finance Minister Grant Robertson is that current inflation targets remain - but targeting of house prices should be removed from the RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee's remit

Reserve Bank's advice to Finance Minister Grant Robertson is that current inflation targets remain - but targeting of house prices should be removed from the RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee's remit

Statistics New Zealand says retail spending spending rose across a majority of retail industries, with the largest contribution coming from consumables - probably influenced by rising prices

Statistics New Zealand says retail spending spending rose across a majority of retail industries, with the largest contribution coming from consumables - probably influenced by rising prices

Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the volume of cash withdrawals is 70% higher than a year ago

Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the volume of cash withdrawals is 70% higher than a year ago

Latest survey of retailers shows a still significant number are unsure if their businesses will survive the next year

Latest survey of retailers shows a still significant number are unsure if their businesses will survive the next year

David Hargreaves tries to get a sense of where we are in the battle with inflation - and how much more the Reserve Bank might need to do

David Hargreaves tries to get a sense of where we are in the battle with inflation - and how much more the Reserve Bank might need to do

Reserve Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate to 3.5% - but gave serious consideration to a bigger hike

Reserve Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate to 3.5% - but gave serious consideration to a bigger hike

Analysts at Forsyth Barr say our national carrier might have its fourth-best ever result in the first half of the current financial year

Analysts at Forsyth Barr say our national carrier might have its fourth-best ever result in the first half of the current financial year

Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion suggests that shortages for both skilled and unskilled labour are easing from the historically high levels of the past year

Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion suggests that shortages for both skilled and unskilled labour are easing from the historically high levels of the past year

Centrix managing director Keith McLaughlin says anticipation of a recession is affecting consumers' payment behaviour

Centrix managing director Keith McLaughlin says anticipation of a recession is affecting consumers' payment behaviour

The FMA says the over-65s withdrew nearly $2 billion from KiwiSaver accounts last year

The FMA says the over-65s withdrew nearly $2 billion from KiwiSaver accounts last year

David Hargreaves surveys the inevitability of another 50 basis point rise to the Official Cash Rate in the coming week, with another 50-pointer to follow in November. The crystal ball's looking murkier by the minute for next year, however

David Hargreaves surveys the inevitability of another 50 basis point rise to the Official Cash Rate in the coming week, with another 50-pointer to follow in November. The crystal ball's looking murkier by the minute for next year, however

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows an overall lift in business sentiment - but activity indicators in residential construction have hit a fresh low

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows an overall lift in business sentiment - but activity indicators in residential construction have hit a fresh low

RBNZ figures show that first home buyers took 20.8% of the mortgage money advanced last month - the highest share since this data began being compiled in 2013

RBNZ figures show that first home buyers took 20.8% of the mortgage money advanced last month - the highest share since this data began being compiled in 2013