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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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Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight
20th Jan 16, 8:19am
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Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight
ANZ economists believe Fonterra will have to trim its $4.60 milk price pick as the hoped-for recovery in global dairy prices remains elusive
18th Jan 16, 3:01pm
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ANZ economists believe Fonterra will have to trim its $4.60 milk price pick as the hoped-for recovery in global dairy prices remains elusive
David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
22nd Dec 15, 11:35am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
17th Dec 15, 12:28pm
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David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
17th Dec 15, 8:35am
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US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit fell by NZ$332 mln in September quarter; annual deficit falls to 3.3% of GDP from revised 3.4% in June
16th Dec 15, 11:03am
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit fell by NZ$332 mln in September quarter; annual deficit falls to 3.3% of GDP from revised 3.4% in June
A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
16th Dec 15, 8:29am
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A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
14th Dec 15, 2:33pm
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Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is pushing against gravity - and gravity will win
10th Dec 15, 11:48am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is pushing against gravity - and gravity will win
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
10th Dec 15, 8:47am
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists see sharply higher Kiwi dollar and wholesale interest rates if RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate at 2.75%
7th Dec 15, 4:59pm
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists see sharply higher Kiwi dollar and wholesale interest rates if RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate at 2.75%
David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull
3rd Dec 15, 10:24am
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David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
2nd Dec 15, 8:12am
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
Kiwis still ramping up household debt despite introduction of new Government and Reserve Bank housing investment rules
30th Nov 15, 3:26pm
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Kiwis still ramping up household debt despite introduction of new Government and Reserve Bank housing investment rules
Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will have its work cut out to try to get inflation back to the targeted 2%
30th Nov 15, 11:45am
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Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will have its work cut out to try to get inflation back to the targeted 2%
As a city Auckland will have to embrace philosophical and structural change if it is to overcome its current growing pains
26th Nov 15, 10:41am
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As a city Auckland will have to embrace philosophical and structural change if it is to overcome its current growing pains
Housing investors borrowed over half a billion dollars less in October than in the previous month
25th Nov 15, 3:54pm
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Housing investors borrowed over half a billion dollars less in October than in the previous month
Insurance broking and advising industry shake-up will not, after all, include a ban on commissions
25th Nov 15, 10:14am
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Insurance broking and advising industry shake-up will not, after all, include a ban on commissions
First NZ analysts see 'increased risk of sharp correction'; suggest prices may fall by about 11% in next two-and-a-half years
23rd Nov 15, 3:16pm
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First NZ analysts see 'increased risk of sharp correction'; suggest prices may fall by about 11% in next two-and-a-half years
ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
23rd Nov 15, 1:01pm
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ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
18th Nov 15, 8:35am
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Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
16th Nov 15, 9:05am
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Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
12th Nov 15, 11:55am
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The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
The Reserve Bank says it's not considering DTIs 'at this point'. But it's gathering an awful lot of information on the subject...
11th Nov 15, 2:05pm
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The Reserve Bank says it's not considering DTIs 'at this point'. But it's gathering an awful lot of information on the subject...
A green light for US interest rate rises means a red light for any more RBNZ rate cuts here - for now
9th Nov 15, 1:58pm
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A green light for US interest rate rises means a red light for any more RBNZ rate cuts here - for now