ANZ’s latest measure of consumer confidence shows inflation expectations at highest level since July, 2023.
Central bank considers adding another ‘iron’ to its tool kit, no monetary policy implications, says Westpac’s Kelly Eckhold.
The Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index rose 1.4 points to 99.7 in the December quarter.
Latest Stats NZ migration data provides something of a curveball and came with a health warning, economist says.
ANZ forecasts CPI inflation below 5% late last year, with the RBNZ expected to stay on the sidelines next month.
Productivity challenges ‘ain’t going away’, Ganesh Nana says, despite the commission winding up at the end of next month.
Demand improves but deep structural shifts in China, plus climate and geopolitical factors, could rattle dairy prices in 2024.
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.