Economics

RBNZ should pause on further rate hike next week: Kiwibank

Chief economist Jarrod Kerr recommends central bank stand still next week following deadly Cyclone Gabrielle, as businesses and insurance companies take stock.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 16 Feb 2023

Economics

January boost to card spending may be short-lived

Electronic card spending rises in January, but economists say household budgets are under pressure this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Economics

RBA attempts to tighten grip on inflation with another rate hike

Philip Lowe delivers another 25bp hike – as widely expected – with more in the pipeline.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 07 Feb 2023

Economics

Households face a difficult two years

Two gloomy reports out this morning point to tougher times, with spending dampened.

Brent Edwards Fri, 03 Feb 2023

Economics

RBNZ can tone down after unemployment, inflation data

Economists say the central bank can afford a 50bp hike later this month to cool the inflation beast.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 01 Feb 2023

Economics

Unemployment rises slightly in December quarter

Stats NZ data shows unemployment up to 3.4%, wage pressures building.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 01 Feb 2023

Economics

Auckland floods: Counting the economic cost

Economists ponder the cost of the Auckland region floods – estimated at about $100m so far.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 31 Jan 2023

Economics

Inflation remains a back pocket thief, more OCR punch next month

Inflation stays at near-30 year high, RBNZ expected to deliver another whopper.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Economics

Inflation remains stubborn at 7.2% in December: Stats NZ

Latest data reinforces need for further OCR hike next month to kick inflation to curb.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 25 Jan 2023

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