household disposable income
Household median net worth increases but distribution remains steady: higher-wealth households still hold the lion's share of overall wealth and are growing it through property
3rd Mar 22, 1:42pm
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Household median net worth increases but distribution remains steady: higher-wealth households still hold the lion's share of overall wealth and are growing it through property
Household net worth in September quarter up $479bn on a year ago, but movement becoming more modest in cooling property market
27th Jan 22, 7:49am
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Household net worth in September quarter up $479bn on a year ago, but movement becoming more modest in cooling property market
When we hear about household debt stress, David Chaston wonders whether we are looking at the most relevant data. Household budgets will only be stressed when the servicing costs rise
5th Mar 18, 10:54am
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When we hear about household debt stress, David Chaston wonders whether we are looking at the most relevant data. Household budgets will only be stressed when the servicing costs rise
Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
15th Jun 16, 3:35pm
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Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
13th Jun 16, 3:38pm
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The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
19th May 16, 4:00pm
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The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
19th May 16, 9:06am
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Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
16th May 16, 4:08pm
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ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market
Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
11th May 16, 9:07am
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Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
9th May 16, 3:39pm
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Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
5th May 16, 4:36pm
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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
2nd May 16, 11:57am
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ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
29th Apr 16, 8:23am
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The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
22nd Apr 16, 9:39am
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With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank might signal further cooling measures against the overheating housing market as soon as next month
19th Apr 16, 11:24am
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Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank might signal further cooling measures against the overheating housing market as soon as next month
The Reserve Bank is being squeezed from all sides and will have to think long and hard about its next moves
13th Apr 16, 2:52pm
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The Reserve Bank is being squeezed from all sides and will have to think long and hard about its next moves
Evidence is beginning to point to the impact of Reserve Bank measures to rein in the Auckland housing market having been short lived
7th Apr 16, 4:53pm
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Evidence is beginning to point to the impact of Reserve Bank measures to rein in the Auckland housing market having been short lived
Forthcoming monthly housing data will show more definitively if the Reserve Bank's efforts to slow the Auckland housing market are working
29th Mar 16, 4:31pm
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Forthcoming monthly housing data will show more definitively if the Reserve Bank's efforts to slow the Auckland housing market are working
David Hargreaves frets about the rising indebtedness of households
Australian based bank economist likens the Reserve Bank's reaction to the disappearance of inflation to that of someone experiencing a death
17th Mar 16, 3:11pm
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Australian based bank economist likens the Reserve Bank's reaction to the disappearance of inflation to that of someone experiencing a death
ANZ economists express concern about the blow-out in household finances; Household debt is now at a record high of over 167% of disposable income
14th Mar 16, 3:50pm
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ANZ economists express concern about the blow-out in household finances; Household debt is now at a record high of over 167% of disposable income