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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.
David Hargreaves
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New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms
27th Jun 16, 4:00pm
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New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms
David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that
27th Jun 16, 2:48pm
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David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that
The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage
23rd Jun 16, 11:55am
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The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage
We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals
17th Jun 16, 8:22am
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We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals
GDP grew 0.7% in March quarter compared with consensus forecasts of 0.6%
Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers
16th Jun 16, 9:55am
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Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers
Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
15th Jun 16, 3:35pm
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Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
13th Jun 16, 3:38pm
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The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?
9th Jun 16, 3:17pm
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The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?
Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight
7th Jun 16, 5:30pm
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Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight
NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday
7th Jun 16, 11:52am
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NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday
Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
1st Jun 16, 2:18pm
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Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
ANZ economists say the deflationary impacts of lower dairy prices and the broad-based weakness in global commodity prices have shown up in a large drop in the cost of farm inputs
30th May 16, 4:40pm
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ANZ economists say the deflationary impacts of lower dairy prices and the broad-based weakness in global commodity prices have shown up in a large drop in the cost of farm inputs
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Partners Life investment, dairy restructuring, Turners beats forecast, Moody's on commodities, swap rates up strongly on Yellen comments
30th May 16, 4:01pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Partners Life investment, dairy restructuring, Turners beats forecast, Moody's on commodities, swap rates up strongly on Yellen comments
New official Reserve Bank figures definitively show that investors accounted for nearly 46% of all mortgage monies advanced in Auckland last month
26th May 16, 7:41pm
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New official Reserve Bank figures definitively show that investors accounted for nearly 46% of all mortgage monies advanced in Auckland last month
Our compilation of some of the key business, economic and political comment made in response to the 2016 Budget
26th May 16, 3:45pm
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Our compilation of some of the key business, economic and political comment made in response to the 2016 Budget
Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
26th May 16, 8:47am
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Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Surplus surprises, a not-so mighty fraud, TSB's rates on the move, commerical property on the move, swap rates up, NZD rises
25th May 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Surplus surprises, a not-so mighty fraud, TSB's rates on the move, commerical property on the move, swap rates up, NZD rises
The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
19th May 16, 4:00pm
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The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
19th May 16, 9:06am
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Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
Economists see rises in Whole Milk Powder price as something to build on, but believe the July/August rise in production levels will be a crucial time
18th May 16, 8:51am
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Economists see rises in Whole Milk Powder price as something to build on, but believe the July/August rise in production levels will be a crucial time
ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
16th May 16, 4:08pm
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ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
Fonterra will pay the first instalment of proposed 20c final dividend for this year on June 7; the co-operative expects its 'good' financial performance to continue
16th May 16, 9:31am
Fonterra will pay the first instalment of proposed 20c final dividend for this year on June 7; the co-operative expects its 'good' financial performance to continue
Kiwibank offers its lowest rate ever, with two-year 3.99% mortgage special offer
12th May 16, 3:12pm
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Kiwibank offers its lowest rate ever, with two-year 3.99% mortgage special offer
P2P lender Harmoney changes key fee after earlier reducing borrowers fees amid the backdrop of a Commerce Commission review
12th May 16, 11:39am
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P2P lender Harmoney changes key fee after earlier reducing borrowers fees amid the backdrop of a Commerce Commission review