CPI Inflation
The Reserve Bank is actively encouraging us to start splashing some cash. Hopefully, this might work. It might also be more than a bit risky
12th Oct 25, 6:01am
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The Reserve Bank is actively encouraging us to start splashing some cash. Hopefully, this might work. It might also be more than a bit risky
The experts think in a years' time the OCR should be in a range between 2.50% and 2.75%, with views divided on how much further easing in monetary policy should be required beyond October
6th Oct 25, 12:02pm
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The experts think in a years' time the OCR should be in a range between 2.50% and 2.75%, with views divided on how much further easing in monetary policy should be required beyond October
The coming week's Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate decision looks a genuine toss-up between either a 25 point cut or a 50 pointer, with the RBNZ having to decide whether our sickly economy needs a faster push
5th Oct 25, 6:00am
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The coming week's Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate decision looks a genuine toss-up between either a 25 point cut or a 50 pointer, with the RBNZ having to decide whether our sickly economy needs a faster push
The Reserve Bank could have limited inflation peak to 6.4% but could not have prevented the spike without breaching its mandate, new analysis suggests
30th Sep 25, 8:04am
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The Reserve Bank could have limited inflation peak to 6.4% but could not have prevented the spike without breaching its mandate, new analysis suggests
The 49-year-old Swedish central banker has promised radical transparency and to stay ‘laser-focused’ on inflation
25th Sep 25, 9:00am
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The 49-year-old Swedish central banker has promised radical transparency and to stay ‘laser-focused’ on inflation
The belated release of official data showing the economy tanked during the June quarter has put the Reserve Bank under great pressure again and highlights how much we need more timely economic information
24th Sep 25, 8:09am
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The belated release of official data showing the economy tanked during the June quarter has put the Reserve Bank under great pressure again and highlights how much we need more timely economic information
The country needs the Reserve Bank's foot 'firmly on the accelerator' in the wake of last week's shock GDP plunge
22nd Sep 25, 2:36pm
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The country needs the Reserve Bank's foot 'firmly on the accelerator' in the wake of last week's shock GDP plunge
Strong commodity prices and lower interest rates are expected to support consumer and business investment HSBC economists say
22nd Sep 25, 12:46pm
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Strong commodity prices and lower interest rates are expected to support consumer and business investment HSBC economists say
The economy is likely to start recovering this summer from the Reserve Bank's enforced recession - but are there better ways of controlling inflation in future than pressurising those with mortgages?
17th Sep 25, 10:43am
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The economy is likely to start recovering this summer from the Reserve Bank's enforced recession - but are there better ways of controlling inflation in future than pressurising those with mortgages?
[updated]
Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'
16th Sep 25, 11:26am
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Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'
What really changed in last week's Official Cash Rate review? Mostly it was about getting Kiwis in the right frame of mind to drive an economic recovery
27th Aug 25, 11:11am
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What really changed in last week's Official Cash Rate review? Mostly it was about getting Kiwis in the right frame of mind to drive an economic recovery
Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says
27th Aug 25, 5:00am
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Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says
Reserve Bank admits surprise that house prices have not been increasing - but points out only about half the impact of interest rate cuts made so far has fed through into the economy
21st Aug 25, 10:58am
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Reserve Bank admits surprise that house prices have not been increasing - but points out only about half the impact of interest rate cuts made so far has fed through into the economy
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When doves fly: Reserve Bank sees potential for two further OCR cuts by early next year and warns cautious behaviour by households and businesses could further dampen economic growth; Hawkesby has applied for RBNZ Governor job
20th Aug 25, 2:14pm
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When doves fly: Reserve Bank sees potential for two further OCR cuts by early next year and warns cautious behaviour by households and businesses could further dampen economic growth; Hawkesby has applied for RBNZ Governor job
The second set of results from a new survey the Reserve Bank has spent a lot of time developing have shown a rise in inflation expectations among businesses - an unwelcome outcome for the RBNZ ahead of this week's OCR decision
18th Aug 25, 3:40pm
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The second set of results from a new survey the Reserve Bank has spent a lot of time developing have shown a rise in inflation expectations among businesses - an unwelcome outcome for the RBNZ ahead of this week's OCR decision