David Hargreaves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P2P lender Harmoney changes key fee after earlier reducing borrowers fees amid the backdrop of a Commerce Commission review

Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market

Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market

Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures

Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures

Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market

Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market

The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market

The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market

Government promises fee hike will help to improve pace and efficiency of overseas investment applications

Government promises fee hike will help to improve pace and efficiency of overseas investment applications

Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%

Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%

Crowdfunding company PledgeMe says it's on track to begin as a P2P lender

Crowdfunding company PledgeMe says it's on track to begin as a P2P lender

Amount borrowed for mortgages grows at fastest annual rate for over seven-and-a-half-years; more mortgages on floating and short fixed terms

Amount borrowed for mortgages grows at fastest annual rate for over seven-and-a-half-years; more mortgages on floating and short fixed terms

ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut

ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut

The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes

The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes

RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year

RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year

Here is today's statement from the Reserve Bank

Here is today's statement from the Reserve Bank