David Hargreaves

Economists in opposing camps about whether the Reserve Bank should again be forcing down interest rates; ANZ's Cameron Bagrie sees OCR cuts as 'recipe for an accident'

Economists in opposing camps about whether the Reserve Bank should again be forcing down interest rates; ANZ's Cameron Bagrie sees OCR cuts as 'recipe for an accident'

Global dairy prices fall for the fourth consecutive auction, though not by as much as predicted; Wholemilk powder down 3.7%

Global dairy prices fall for the fourth consecutive auction, though not by as much as predicted; Wholemilk powder down 3.7%

Westpac economists now see milk price of just $4.60 in 2017 as another fall in dairy prices looms in this week's auction

Westpac economists now see milk price of just $4.60 in 2017 as another fall in dairy prices looms in this week's auction

Westpac economists say the bottom of the fixed interest market is close but has not been reached yet; see inflation remaining below 1% till next year

Westpac economists say the bottom of the fixed interest market is close but has not been reached yet; see inflation remaining below 1% till next year

International Monetary Fund suggests 'ring-fencing' of tax losses on housing investments

International Monetary Fund suggests 'ring-fencing' of tax losses on housing investments

RBNZ Assistant Governor says the bank's wholesale interest rate forecasts should not be taken as a commitment to a specific set of actions

RBNZ Assistant Governor says the bank's wholesale interest rate forecasts should not be taken as a commitment to a specific set of actions

We've looked at the P2P lenders from the perspective of borrowing - but how about if you want to invest?

We've looked at the P2P lenders from the perspective of borrowing - but how about if you want to invest?

Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate of 5.3% in December, down from 6%; But participation rate lower; Annual wage inflation only 1.5%

Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate of 5.3% in December, down from 6%; But participation rate lower; Annual wage inflation only 1.5%

Fonterra's recently revised milk price forecast is under pressure after global dairy prices sank a further 7.4%

Fonterra's recently revised milk price forecast is under pressure after global dairy prices sank a further 7.4%

Tighter borrowing rules don't seem to be stopping investors finding a way to buy houses

Tighter borrowing rules don't seem to be stopping investors finding a way to buy houses

David Hargreaves thinks if the RBNZ is indeed forced into cutting interest rates it will seek some trade-offs

David Hargreaves thinks if the RBNZ is indeed forced into cutting interest rates it will seek some trade-offs

Fonterra concedes that a reduction in the forecast milk price payout this year will be 'very tough' on its farmers

Fonterra concedes that a reduction in the forecast milk price payout this year will be 'very tough' on its farmers

David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ's going to take more convincing yet of the need for further Official Cash Rate reductions

David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ's going to take more convincing yet of the need for further Official Cash Rate reductions

Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull