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Slower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD
The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited
The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.
Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the up
Consumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations.
Inside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.
New inflation data due today: Are prices on the rise again?
Global tariff turmoil is making the inflation outlook more uncertain.
Gloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery falters
GDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.
Inside Economics: Measuring tariff turmoil uncertainty... plus inflation risks
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news
Food prices jump 3.5% in March
Grocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.
'Good sense of optimism': SMEs lead NZ's economic upswing
'First time in 5 years we’ve had a positive swing on sentiment.'
Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points to 3.5%, banks trim floating home loan rates
The RBNZ says it has scope to lower OCR further as effect of US tariffs become clearer.
Liam Dann: Big OCR call today as tariff turmoil threatens NZ recovery
US trade policy may force a rethink on how low the OCR has to go.
Amid tariff turmoil, will the Reserve Bank cut again?
The RBNZ is due to make its first rate call since Adrian Orr's departure.
Liam Dann: NZ must hold its nerve amid the tariff turmoil
OPINION: Our economy faces yet another challenge to fragile recovery hopes.
‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.