Sabrina Delgado

Westpac economists see 'a better than even chance' that the RBNZ Governor will in her upcoming speech give a preliminary assessment of how the Middle East shock is impacting the RBNZ's assessment of the monetary policy outlook.

Westpac economists see 'a better than even chance' that the RBNZ Governor will in her upcoming speech give a preliminary assessment of how the Middle East shock is impacting the RBNZ's assessment of the monetary policy outlook.

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

New Zealand’s economy grew 0.2% in the December 2025 quarter with rental, hiring and real estate services the largest contributors

New Zealand’s economy grew 0.2% in the December 2025 quarter with rental, hiring and real estate services the largest contributors

'It’s nightmare time for the RBNZ. Supply shocks cannot be handled well by central banks. We have had plenty of recent evidence of this'

'It’s nightmare time for the RBNZ. Supply shocks cannot be handled well by central banks. We have had plenty of recent evidence of this'

Kiwibank economists say the Reserve Bank may well have to tolerate higher inflation in the short term to avoid raising interest rates into a slowing global economy

Kiwibank economists say the Reserve Bank may well have to tolerate higher inflation in the short term to avoid raising interest rates into a slowing global economy

Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not just stabilise, to have confidence in the recovery'

Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not just stabilise, to have confidence in the recovery'

‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures

‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

Economists are suggesting the RBNZ should provide some guidance on its thinking on interest rates perhaps even ahead of the next Official Cash Rate review, which is not till late February

Economists are suggesting the RBNZ should provide some guidance on its thinking on interest rates perhaps even ahead of the next Official Cash Rate review, which is not till late February

‘Looks like the last’: While the Reserve Bank has left the door open for further OCR easing, economists say it’s not as wide as many would have expected

‘Looks like the last’: While the Reserve Bank has left the door open for further OCR easing, economists say it’s not as wide as many would have expected

Kiwibank economists say the economic recovery they anticipated for this year stalled, activity lost momentum 'and Kiwi households and businesses have suffered further'

Kiwibank economists say the economic recovery they anticipated for this year stalled, activity lost momentum 'and Kiwi households and businesses have suffered further'

Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month

Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month

The country needs the Reserve Bank's foot 'firmly on the accelerator' in the wake of last week's shock GDP plunge

The country needs the Reserve Bank's foot 'firmly on the accelerator' in the wake of last week's shock GDP plunge

Kiwibank business bankers say Investment Boost has yet to boost investment

Kiwibank business bankers say Investment Boost has yet to boost investment

‘Game on!’: Economists get more than they expect from the Reserve Bank as it makes a 'bold' move projecting the Official Cash Rate to go as low as 2.5%

‘Game on!’: Economists get more than they expect from the Reserve Bank as it makes a 'bold' move projecting the Official Cash Rate to go as low as 2.5%