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RBNZ tipped to cut deeper to revive economy

Assistant governor Karen Silk told NBR a cut of 50bps wasn’t considered this month.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 30 May 2025

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Reserve Bank quashes talk of a potential housing boom

Debt-to-income ratios should help constrain prices this time around, it says.

Brent Edwards Thu, 29 May 2025

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Hawkesby’s first major test signals further rate cuts

This afternoon, the RBNZ cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3.25%.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 28 May 2025

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Electricity and council rate hikes keep inflation flame burning

Monthly Stats NZ data now includes electricity and gas prices, which rose between March and April.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 15 May 2025

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Business has ‘relatively low expectations’ for Budget, BDO says

Survey finds growth now a top concern for local business.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 15 May 2025

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‘Can't recall’: RBNZ quizzed about Willis-Orr Feb meeting

Governor Christian Hawkesby and senior leaders front Finance and Expenditure Select Committee this morning.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 08 May 2025

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Unemployment static at 5.1% in March quarter

The central bank and economists had broadly expected a slight rise in a difficult economy.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 07 May 2025

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Risks to New Zealand’s financial stability increase

The Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report stress tests the economy.

Brent Edwards Wed, 07 May 2025

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Inflation expectations soar as consumers monitor trade turmoil

ANZ’s latest measure of consumer confidence shows inflation expectations at highest level since July, 2023.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 24 Apr 2025

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