David Hargreaves

What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities

What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities

Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'

Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'

The annual rate of growth in household borrowing is continuing to climb at rates last seen in 2008

The annual rate of growth in household borrowing is continuing to climb at rates last seen in 2008

RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting

RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting

New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms

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

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

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

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%

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

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'

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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