David Hargreaves

ANZ economists now forecast a milk price of $9.30 per kilogram of milk solids in the 2022-23 season and $9.70 for the current season

ANZ economists now forecast a milk price of $9.30 per kilogram of milk solids in the 2022-23 season and $9.70 for the current season

'A range of opportunities' being explored for Kiwi Wealth; Goldman Sachs advising

'A range of opportunities' being explored for Kiwi Wealth; Goldman Sachs advising

The Commerce Commission has recommended a series of tweaks to the supermarket sector but stopped short of some of the tough measures it contemplated

The Commerce Commission has recommended a series of tweaks to the supermarket sector but stopped short of some of the tough measures it contemplated

ASB economists now see NZ inflation driving up over 7% in the first half of this year, mainly on the back of surging oil prices

ASB economists now see NZ inflation driving up over 7% in the first half of this year, mainly on the back of surging oil prices

Whether this country sees a return to large numbers of inbound migrants or whether there will be an exodus of young Kiwis will be of vital economic importance

Whether this country sees a return to large numbers of inbound migrants or whether there will be an exodus of young Kiwis will be of vital economic importance

Latest RBNZ survey on cash usage has shown a marked fall in the proportion of Kiwis using cash as a payment - but more of us are hoarding it

Latest RBNZ survey on cash usage has shown a marked fall in the proportion of Kiwis using cash as a payment - but more of us are hoarding it

Low milk production in NZ and the impacts of the Ukraine war are likely to combine to keep upward pressure on dairy prices in the near term

Low milk production in NZ and the impacts of the Ukraine war are likely to combine to keep upward pressure on dairy prices in the near term

ANZ economists say a significant drain of people out of the country could put pressure on the housing market and have ramifications for RBNZ monetary policy

ANZ economists say a significant drain of people out of the country could put pressure on the housing market and have ramifications for RBNZ monetary policy

David Hargreaves assesses the return of the old enemy - inflation expectations

David Hargreaves assesses the return of the old enemy - inflation expectations

Softening house prices will 'cool urgency' for larger interest rate rises, Westpac economists believe

Softening house prices will 'cool urgency' for larger interest rate rises, Westpac economists believe

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey records massive hit to business confidence, while inflation and pricing expectations hit fresh survey highs

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey records massive hit to business confidence, while inflation and pricing expectations hit fresh survey highs

Air New Zealand has now drawn down $760 mln in borrowings from the Government as it continues to burn cash

Air New Zealand has now drawn down $760 mln in borrowings from the Government as it continues to burn cash

Kiwibank sees total lending growth of $1.9 bln for the half-year, up 20%, driven by the strong housing market and solid demand

Kiwibank sees total lending growth of $1.9 bln for the half-year, up 20%, driven by the strong housing market and solid demand

The Reserve Bank is forecasting an annual fall in house prices of over 5% by March 2023 and a total fall in prices of about 9%

The Reserve Bank is forecasting an annual fall in house prices of over 5% by March 2023 and a total fall in prices of about 9%

Reserve Bank sees OCR of 3.4% in 2025; plans to reduce its $54 bln holding of Govt bonds

Reserve Bank sees OCR of 3.4% in 2025; plans to reduce its $54 bln holding of Govt bonds

Westpac economists say despite flagging population growth they are not expecting a housing 'oversupply situation'

Westpac economists say despite flagging population growth they are not expecting a housing 'oversupply situation'

The Reserve Bank's latest mortgage debt-to-income figures suggest the sharp rises in DTI ratios may be coming to an end

The Reserve Bank's latest mortgage debt-to-income figures suggest the sharp rises in DTI ratios may be coming to an end

'Perfect storm' could see dairy prices continuing at close to record levels for some time yet

'Perfect storm' could see dairy prices continuing at close to record levels for some time yet

Construction giant Fletcher Building has lifted half year earnings 41% to $171 mln despite lockdown disruptions

Construction giant Fletcher Building has lifted half year earnings 41% to $171 mln despite lockdown disruptions

David Hargreaves catches up on the things he missed during an extended summer break and concludes that 2022 is looking a lot like 2021 - but worse

David Hargreaves catches up on the things he missed during an extended summer break and concludes that 2022 is looking a lot like 2021 - but worse

BNZ economists now see inflation hitting 6.6% in the first quarter of this year

BNZ economists now see inflation hitting 6.6% in the first quarter of this year

Forsyth Barr research analysts see 'elevated' downside risks to the housing market and more generally see continuation of supply chain woes and inflation and they will be watching out for a few stretched company balance sheets

Forsyth Barr research analysts see 'elevated' downside risks to the housing market and more generally see continuation of supply chain woes and inflation and they will be watching out for a few stretched company balance sheets

Country sees second largest ever quarterly fall in GDP - but the result shows increasing resilience in the face of lockdown restraints

Country sees second largest ever quarterly fall in GDP - but the result shows increasing resilience in the face of lockdown restraints

ANZ economists are the last major bank to tip that house prices will drop - now picking a 4% decline next year

ANZ economists are the last major bank to tip that house prices will drop - now picking a 4% decline next year

David Hargreaves looks at the difficult juggling act the Government is attempting with Air New Zealand

David Hargreaves looks at the difficult juggling act the Government is attempting with Air New Zealand