Fresh data suggests economy still not firing on all cylinders nearly a year after first interest rate cut.
Christian Hawkesby opens up: Central bank expects to keep the OCR on hold for longer next year, before reintroducing rate cuts.
Falling equity and property markets and a higher $US saw a dip in 2022 wealth, says UBS Credit Suisse.
National’s Nicola Willis frustrated at inaccuracy of RBNZ forecasts and why inflation remains sticky.
A rate cut will happen eventually, but for now, the official cash rate looks to stay elevated for longer.
Central bank keeps the official cash rate steady at 5.5%, as widely expected, rate cuts later in 2024.
Moody’s expects continuation of fiscal discipline.
Unemployment rose a touch above expectations in the June quarter, inflation the big unknown.
Slightly higher than expected, while wage inflation remains elevated.
But Governor Philip Lowe says further hikes may be needed to cool inflation pressures.