CPI Inflation

Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The experts agree the Reserve Bank should cut the Official Cash Rate again this week - but beyond that a wide range of views is starting to form

The experts agree the Reserve Bank should cut the Official Cash Rate again this week - but beyond that a wide range of views is starting to form

After 'pausing' at its last Official Cash Rate Review in July the Reserve Bank will almost certainly cut rates again in the coming week. As ever, attention will quickly switch to whether further cuts might follow

After 'pausing' at its last Official Cash Rate Review in July the Reserve Bank will almost certainly cut rates again in the coming week. As ever, attention will quickly switch to whether further cuts might follow

Inflation could rise above 3%, Westpac economist says, after Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show 5% annual food price increase due to higher grocery prices

Inflation could rise above 3%, Westpac economist says, after Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show 5% annual food price increase due to higher grocery prices

The latest quarterly Household Expectations Survey for the Reserve Bank finds that households reckon the inflation rate will be 4.0% in a year and 3.0% in two years - probably encouraging news for the RBNZ ahead of the latest OCR review

The latest quarterly Household Expectations Survey for the Reserve Bank finds that households reckon the inflation rate will be 4.0% in a year and 3.0% in two years - probably encouraging news for the RBNZ ahead of the latest OCR review

Kiwibank economists say all of the key data released ahead of the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate review next week have been supportive of another cut

Kiwibank economists say all of the key data released ahead of the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate review next week have been supportive of another cut

Falling laptop and iPhone prices are making room for rising housing and food costs within the 2% inflation target

Falling laptop and iPhone prices are making room for rising housing and food costs within the 2% inflation target

With the latest annual inflation rate softer than they expected, economists see the way cleared for another Official Cash Rate cut by the Reserve Bank in August

With the latest annual inflation rate softer than they expected, economists see the way cleared for another Official Cash Rate cut by the Reserve Bank in August

Annual inflation rises to 2.7% in June as local authority rates and payments, actual rentals for housing and electricity escalate

Annual inflation rises to 2.7% in June as local authority rates and payments, actual rentals for housing and electricity escalate

The June quarter Consumers Price Index inflation figures coming out on Monday shouldn't deter the Reserve Bank from making another OCR cut in August - unless there's a nasty surprise

The June quarter Consumers Price Index inflation figures coming out on Monday shouldn't deter the Reserve Bank from making another OCR cut in August - unless there's a nasty surprise