David Hargreaves

ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation

ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation

ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost

ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost

New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors

New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors

The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years

The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years

Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers

Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers

ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017

ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017

Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite

Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Moody's sees 'relatively rapid' rise in US interest burden, Fonterra banks on China, student debt jumps the ditch, swaps zoom higher, NZD falls

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Moody's sees 'relatively rapid' rise in US interest burden, Fonterra banks on China, student debt jumps the ditch, swaps zoom higher, NZD falls

The Bankers Association has strongly disagreed with MBIE's proposed fix for a contentious rule that leaves banks open to substantial repayments to borrowers in certain circumstances

The Bankers Association has strongly disagreed with MBIE's proposed fix for a contentious rule that leaves banks open to substantial repayments to borrowers in certain circumstances

Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party sees 'a big downside' from too many migrants; the current regime is 'rotten'; focus needs to be on skilled people seeking a more liberal and tolerant society

Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party sees 'a big downside' from too many migrants; the current regime is 'rotten'; focus needs to be on skilled people seeking a more liberal and tolerant society

David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year

David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year

The Reserve Bank confirms that a meeting it had planned with Bill English on debt-to-income ratios was cancelled and currently no new meeting has been scheduled

The Reserve Bank confirms that a meeting it had planned with Bill English on debt-to-income ratios was cancelled and currently no new meeting has been scheduled

Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare

Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare

Appointment of Russell Jones brings responsibility for ASB's retail and digital banking together in one role

Appointment of Russell Jones brings responsibility for ASB's retail and digital banking together in one role

ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices

ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices

Regardless of what John Key says, his resignation has just opened next year's election race right up

Regardless of what John Key says, his resignation has just opened next year's election race right up

Barfoot & Thompson says both average and median prices dropped in November, but market 'well positioned to achieve a soft landing'; Barfoots' number of available listings at highest level for nearly four years

Barfoot & Thompson says both average and median prices dropped in November, but market 'well positioned to achieve a soft landing'; Barfoots' number of available listings at highest level for nearly four years

House prices nationally rose just 2% in past three months; Auckland average rises to $1.05 mln, but slowest rate of growth in nearly two years

House prices nationally rose just 2% in past three months; Auckland average rises to $1.05 mln, but slowest rate of growth in nearly two years

New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently

New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently

Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year

Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year

ANZ in this country is not commenting on seemingly informed speculation its finance arm is about to be sold to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group

ANZ in this country is not commenting on seemingly informed speculation its finance arm is about to be sold to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group

New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors grabbing smallest share of new mortgage lending in at least two years; first home buyers coming on strong

New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors grabbing smallest share of new mortgage lending in at least two years; first home buyers coming on strong

Would-be first home buyers should not agonise over trying to second-guess the direction of the housing market

Would-be first home buyers should not agonise over trying to second-guess the direction of the housing market

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; NZ Home Loans adjusts mortgage rates, the job market is still surging, check on Wellington buildings, yields retreat, Kiwi dollar heads up again after sharp sell-off

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; NZ Home Loans adjusts mortgage rates, the job market is still surging, check on Wellington buildings, yields retreat, Kiwi dollar heads up again after sharp sell-off

REINZ reports a number of farm owners are holding off selling till the weather gets better; lifestyle market sales squeezed

REINZ reports a number of farm owners are holding off selling till the weather gets better; lifestyle market sales squeezed