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Consumer confidence nudges higher; household costs down

Data proves a good recipe to bake in rate cuts later this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 26 Jul 2024

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RBNZ and RBA ‘divergence’: a tale of two central banks

ANALYSIS: The two banks have had different priorities and approaches to policy. Is one approach better, or are conditions so different?

Jonathan Mitchell and Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 24 Jul 2024

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Hard to find economic positives: November rate cut more likely

ANZ and Westpac shift goal posts to November rate cut after annual inflation fell to 3.3%.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 18 Jul 2024

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Inflation falls just outside key target band

Annual inflation has fallen faster than expected, reinforcing calls for an earlier OCR cut this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Economics

Retail and manufacturing slump another sign of earlier rate cut

The manufacturing sector has been in contraction for 15 months, while households quit buying luxury items.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 12 Jul 2024

Economics

Food prices decline reinforces earlier rate cut calls

Annual food prices decline for the first time in nearly six years, Stats NZ data shows.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Economics

Dovish RBNZ opens the door for November rate cut

Kiwibank’s Jarrod Kerr has growing confidence that the central bank’s softer tone signals cuts ahead this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 11 Jul 2024

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Dovish hold: OCR remains at 5.5% despite economic slump

Persistent domestic inflation remains a worry, but the central bank confident inflation back in the band later this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 10 Jul 2024

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A rate cut by Christmas?

Today’s latest business survey is in negative gear, which economists say screams out for a rate cut this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 02 Jul 2024

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