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The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index fell into the red in May, recording the lowest reading the index has reported in almost a year
The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index fell into the red in May, recording the lowest reading the index has reported in almost a year
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Finance Minister says purpose of the review of Covid-19 monetary policy is 'to learn from experience'
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Finance Minister says purpose of the review of Covid-19 monetary policy is 'to learn from experience'
The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
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The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
Top economist says the Reserve Bank should make the Monetary Policy Committee votes public and consider lifting the inflation target range to between 2% and 3%
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Top economist says the Reserve Bank should make the Monetary Policy Committee votes public and consider lifting the inflation target range to between 2% and 3%
Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers is at record levels
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Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers is at record levels
A long-term briefing insight document prepared by the Treasury says government should let the Reserve Bank respond to economic crises and only intervene where necessary
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A long-term briefing insight document prepared by the Treasury says government should let the Reserve Bank respond to economic crises and only intervene where necessary
How real-time data can lead to better decisions on everything from NZ’s interest rates to business investment
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How real-time data can lead to better decisions on everything from NZ’s interest rates to business investment
Trump’s trade war could cause households to pay attention to inflation again, even as underlying price pressures trend downwards
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Trump’s trade war could cause households to pay attention to inflation again, even as underlying price pressures trend downwards
Bank CEOs urge balance between regulation and innovation amid 'regulatory congestion' concerns
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Bank CEOs urge balance between regulation and innovation amid 'regulatory congestion' concerns
Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
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Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
September rate cuts in the United States could make it easier for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates as well
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September rate cuts in the United States could make it easier for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates as well
Gross domestic product declined in the September quarter as household spending on durable goods dropped to a record low
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Gross domestic product declined in the September quarter as household spending on durable goods dropped to a record low
Changing the Reserve Bank's mandate could have a 'significant impact' on inflation expectations, Treasury says
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Changing the Reserve Bank's mandate could have a 'significant impact' on inflation expectations, Treasury says
The average prices being paid by first home buyers have declined slightly over winter
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The average prices being paid by first home buyers have declined slightly over winter
Reserve Bank will be encouraged by the largest drop in inflation expectations since 2020
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Reserve Bank will be encouraged by the largest drop in inflation expectations since 2020