RBNZ
Flabbergasted, spooked and applause; economists’ OCR reactions to what they expect is merely a pause
The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
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The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
Live-stream of the October 2026 RBNZ Official Cash Rate review press conference with Governor Anna Breman
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Live-stream of the October 2026 RBNZ Official Cash Rate review press conference with Governor Anna Breman
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In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks
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In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks
The average price first home buyers are paying for a home dropped to its lowest level in 19 months in September
The average price first home buyers are paying for a home dropped to its lowest level in 19 months in September
Roger J Kerr says debt markets are always the first to reflect financial risk and stress. And he finds the usual culprits remain behind stubborn local elevated inflation
Roger J Kerr says debt markets are always the first to reflect financial risk and stress. And he finds the usual culprits remain behind stubborn local elevated inflation
An Official Cash Rate hike that once looked unlikely to happen just 10 days before the election, is now the overwhelmingly expected outcome
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An Official Cash Rate hike that once looked unlikely to happen just 10 days before the election, is now the overwhelmingly expected outcome
'Temporary reprieve' of 3.7% September year CPI inflation doesn't see economists pull back from expectations of OCR hike next week
'Temporary reprieve' of 3.7% September year CPI inflation doesn't see economists pull back from expectations of OCR hike next week
Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates
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Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates
RBNZ considers feedback after receiving 48 submissions over new user-pays prudential tax proposal
RBNZ considers feedback after receiving 48 submissions over new user-pays prudential tax proposal
Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election
Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election
Roger J Kerr says the factors behind the NZ dollar sell-off to below 0.5600 are already reversing
Roger J Kerr says the factors behind the NZ dollar sell-off to below 0.5600 are already reversing
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Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures
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Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures
The New Zealand Government has ‘run out of money’ 272 times since November 1997… …And you didn’t know about it until now
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The New Zealand Government has ‘run out of money’ 272 times since November 1997… …And you didn’t know about it until now
Gustavo Pessoa argues for better disclosure on which financial products are protected by the Depositor Compensation Scheme
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Gustavo Pessoa argues for better disclosure on which financial products are protected by the Depositor Compensation Scheme
Roger J Kerr sets out his five indicators to watch over coming weeks for the direction of the NZ dollar-US dollar exchange rate
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Roger J Kerr sets out his five indicators to watch over coming weeks for the direction of the NZ dollar-US dollar exchange rate