The jobless rate rise to 5.3% in the September quarter is the highest since late 2016.
Also, Nikko Asset Management comments on monetary policy’s market impact.
The assistant RBNZ governor tells NBR that economist Brad Olsen’s recent comments were ‘not fair’.
RBNZ Governor and National MP Stuart Smith get testy at Finance and Expenditure Select Committee.
‘Inflation is no-one’s friend and we are getting rid of it,’ Adrian Orr says.
The output gap is now assumed to be more negative than in its May Monetary Policy Statement.
Latest scoreboard outlines better economic results for most, while public sector cuts dent the Capital.
Senior market strategist Ben Picton counters the argument for an ‘immediate’ rate cut next week.
Stats NZ data shows higher unemployment in the June quarter, as 'true picture' of economy revealed.
Central bank decisions in firm focus, while global sharemarket volatility continues today.