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Inflation surprise “good news” but one more rate hike still on cards

Inflation has peaked, economists say.

How worried should investors be about a big current account deficit?

New Zealand is a small, open economy with a heavy reliance on the rest of the world.

‘Swinging a blunt tool’: Has the Reserve Bank gone too far with rates rises?

Economists around the country were caught by surprise.

Could more data have stopped mortgage rates from needing to go so high?

Opinion: Our editorial on the surprise Consumer Price Index fall to 6.7 per cent.

Kiwibank economist says 'inflation in NZ has peaked'

The rising cost of living appears to have peaked, says economist.

Liam Dann: Inflation still too high but today's surprise data gives us some hope

OPINION: Signs inflation has peaked may not change RBNZ plans, but offer confidence boost.

Inflation falls big time, economists way off in forecasts

New data from StatsNZ due at 10.45am will reveal inflation for the March quarter.

Market close: Seeka falls after giving gloomy kiwifruit outlook

But the sharemarket rose after another late surge.

Market close: NZ stocks tumble as latest inflation data looms

Defensive stocks were hit as wholesale interest rates crept up.

NZ salaries on the rise: Which regions fared the best

It was a record-breaking start to 2023 for salaries across the country.

Why being good with money is all about the little choices

Financial adviser Lisa Dudson talks tackling debt and getting ahead.

Inflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continues

Price of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.

After major OCR hike: Why is NZ not following Australia?

And why is our cash rate strategy so different from Australia?

US inflation falls again - but it’s a slow return to normal

Data shows price increases moderating, but progress remains gradual.

IMF: Risk of recession rising

The International Monetary Fund lowers growth outlook amid financial system tremors.

Economic resilience inquiry needs last-minute rush of public input

Productivity Commission holds multiple meetings with supply chain players.

Sasha Borissenko: Law firm 'disappointed' living wage instruction not followed

Analysis: Good living wage intentions can hit a hurdle when you're relying on others.

How idleness at work became an epidemic

Are you 'soldiering' or slacking? A taboo is finally being broken.