ANZ’s latest measure of consumer confidence shows inflation expectations at highest level since July, 2023.
The situation and outlook primary industries report describes a year of two halves.
It again recommends New Zealand looks at comprehensive capital gains and land taxes.
‘Imported narrative’ not support by evidence, according to Sense Partners report.
Treasury secretary Dr Caralee McLiesh has delegated authority to pay up to $400 million a month as cost of large-scale asset purchasing programme rises.
RBA governor Philip Lowe explains why the cash rate target needed to rise again.
Inflation has forced the RBA to hike by 25bp to 4.1% today.
ANZ's business confidence survey improves, but cost pressures remain intense.
NZIER's latest Quarterly Predictions reinforce RBNZ's OCR on hold at 5.5%.
Has the central bank done enough to cool the economy and inflation?