WATCH: RBNZ chief economist discusses inflation pressures and New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery.
Stats NZ data out today shows retail spending using electronic cards fell in December, amid high interest rates, inflation, and Covid-19.
NZIER’s quarterly survey of business opinion improved in the December quarter, but Business NZ's Kirk Hope says the next 12 months will remain difficult for companies.
CPI increase seen as modest, with Fed done and dusted on further rate hikes.
And Stats NZ data today shows a slump in building consents despite an ongoing rise in migration.
Fonterra lifted its farmgate milk price forecast last month after improving market conditions.
OCR cuts possible from later this year, with Donald Trump set to shape year ahead in politics.
NBR asks leading economists about their economic predictions and why we should listen.
Economic growth could average 1.5%, while unemployment could peak at 5.2%, according to the Treasury.
Central bank would not have made any different decisions on monetary policy in the past five years under the new remit, Adrian Orr tells Finance and Expenditure select committee.