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RBNZ cuts by 25bps to 3.5%, warns of uncertain global growth

The central bank was widely expected to cut the official cash rate this week, with inflation in the band, and economy still in recovery.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Economics

Business confidence lights up just as tariff storm clouds darken

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A new world order, stagflation, and an OCR cut to boot

Finance

RBNZ to review controversial capital requirements for banks

Economics

Employment confidence drops to pandemic 2020 levels

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #47: Shock and Orr – views on RBNZ governor’s shock exit

Economics

Inflation retreats while manufacturing slumps again

Friday data dump highlights pull back in inflation pressures and economic activity in March.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 12 Apr 2024

Economics

RBNZ still wary of upside inflation risks this year

The central bank could start cutting the OCR from November if they sniff inflation victory, according to economists.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 11 Apr 2024

Economics

RBNZ confident inflation back in box this year

The central bank held the OCR at 5.5% this afternoon, as widely expected. Insolvency experts think the situation for business is more grim than the figures depict.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 10 Apr 2024

Economics

Business confidence sours on tough economy

The post-election confidence and activity bounce last year was short-lived, latest NZIER survey shows.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 09 Apr 2024

Economics

Cool economic breeze over most of NZ: Westpac

Latest regional snapshot highlights pinch points – plus some positives.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 03 Apr 2024

Economics

Muscular India positioning itself for world-leading evolution

Chief executive of Deloitte South Asia, Romal Shetty, tells Auckland event there’s ‘no reason’ for India not to be interested in a free trade agreement with NZ.