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A senior journalist and news editor with interest.co.nz, David Hargreaves has covered financial markets and economics both in New Zealand and Britain for longer than he cares to mention.
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This week's December quarter GDP figures will show a recovery from the sharp fall in September but all eyes will be on what the figures point to in the more problematic months ahead
14th Mar 22, 8:55am
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This week's December quarter GDP figures will show a recovery from the sharp fall in September but all eyes will be on what the figures point to in the more problematic months ahead
Statistics New Zealand says the $640 mln drop in credit and debit card spending last month was the first drop in spending since the August 2021 lockdown
10th Mar 22, 11:02am
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Statistics New Zealand says the $640 mln drop in credit and debit card spending last month was the first drop in spending since the August 2021 lockdown
David Hargreaves assesses the economic landscape as the Reserve Bank gets inexorably drawn into a 'squeeze it to death' struggle with inflation
10th Mar 22, 9:17am
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David Hargreaves assesses the economic landscape as the Reserve Bank gets inexorably drawn into a 'squeeze it to death' struggle with inflation
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
9th Mar 22, 1:51pm
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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
8th Mar 22, 4:39pm
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'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
8th Mar 22, 8:45am
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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
7th Mar 22, 3:45pm
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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
4th Mar 22, 9:20am
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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
3rd Mar 22, 11:22am
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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
2nd Mar 22, 2:51pm
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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
1st Mar 22, 2:41pm
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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
1st Mar 22, 12:41pm
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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
28th Feb 22, 2:37pm
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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
28th Feb 22, 1:22pm
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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
24th Feb 22, 10:01am
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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
24th Feb 22, 9:09am
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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%
23rd Feb 22, 3:49pm
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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
23rd Feb 22, 2:08pm
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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'
22nd Feb 22, 10:54am
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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
21st Feb 22, 12:02pm
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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
16th Feb 22, 12:11pm
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'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
16th Feb 22, 9:34am
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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
16th Feb 22, 9:00am
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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
14th Feb 22, 2:24pm
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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
16th Dec 21, 3:05pm
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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