Inflation

Jarden analysts see a sea-change for the Aussie parents of NZ's major banks, with tax changes ending 'rivers of gold' from housing lending and bringing dividend payout ratios into question

Jarden analysts see a sea-change for the Aussie parents of NZ's major banks, with tax changes ending 'rivers of gold' from housing lending and bringing dividend payout ratios into question

Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’

Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’

Petrol and diesel prices dip month-on-month, food prices rise 1% due to global milk prices increasing in May

Petrol and diesel prices dip month-on-month, food prices rise 1% due to global milk prices increasing in May

Roger J Kerr sees the pullback in the Aussie dollar as a healthy market flush-out. And he is watching what the markets will be telling Kevin Warsh at his first US Fed meeting

Roger J Kerr sees the pullback in the Aussie dollar as a healthy market flush-out. And he is watching what the markets will be telling Kevin Warsh at his first US Fed meeting

Roger J Kerr says oil price movements likely to outweigh US economic data as a determinant for NZD/USD rate direction

Roger J Kerr says oil price movements likely to outweigh US economic data as a determinant for NZD/USD rate direction

ANZ card spending rose 1.8% in May month-on-month, and 4.8% compared to May 2025, with the bank’s chief economist citing a 'strong' spending lift

ANZ card spending rose 1.8% in May month-on-month, and 4.8% compared to May 2025, with the bank’s chief economist citing a 'strong' spending lift

Roger J Kerr sees a growing probability that the NZD will rise to 'well above 60 USc'. As oil prices fall away (in USD), the cost in NZD will fall faster. He also sees a new era of transparency and accountability at the RBNZ

Roger J Kerr sees a growing probability that the NZD will rise to 'well above 60 USc'. As oil prices fall away (in USD), the cost in NZD will fall faster. He also sees a new era of transparency and accountability at the RBNZ

Most economists predict the Reserve Bank will start raising the Official Cash Rate from July, following a split vote at May's Monetary Policy Committee meeting

Most economists predict the Reserve Bank will start raising the Official Cash Rate from July, following a split vote at May's Monetary Policy Committee meeting

New Zealand's economic ‘recovery’ is delayed by up to two years, says Brian Easton

New Zealand's economic ‘recovery’ is delayed by up to two years, says Brian Easton

Roger J Kerr has 12 factors likely to influence the near-term Kiwi dollar direction

Roger J Kerr has 12 factors likely to influence the near-term Kiwi dollar direction

We are facing difficult challenges from the likely rise in import prices, says Brian Easton

We are facing difficult challenges from the likely rise in import prices, says Brian Easton

Roger J Kerr is watching global financial markets starting to capitulate as they see rising downsides from Trump's policies & actions. Locally he thinks the negative views of our economy are overblown

Roger J Kerr is watching global financial markets starting to capitulate as they see rising downsides from Trump's policies & actions. Locally he thinks the negative views of our economy are overblown

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%

Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%

Inflation expectations rise in RBNZ survey for the short and medium terms, dip in longer-term expectations

Inflation expectations rise in RBNZ survey for the short and medium terms, dip in longer-term expectations