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Liam Dann takes a look at the forecasts for the property market.
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Liam Dann: Why the Kiwi dollar is losing value ... and could slide further
The Kiwi is under pressure as the US dollar rises on expectation of higher interest rates.
Editorial: Why we need to look past a 'survive till 25' mentality
Economic recovery is coming but won't solve structural problems.
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Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news
ANZ predicts faster economic recovery
While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.
Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news
OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.
Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise
Fruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.
Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win
Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.
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Liam Dann: Classic Kiwi recovery is on its way ... and it’s not good enough
A new report by Westpac outlines the kind of economic recovery we can expect.
Inside Economics: Orr goes to Washington; why markets love low interest rates
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Liam Dann: What the inflation fall means for interest rates
New inflation data may clear a path for more aggressive interest rate cuts.
'End of crushing price rises' as inflation falls
Inflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.
Inflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021
While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.
Inside Economics: Could petrol prices and AI bubbles ruin the economic recovery?
The global economy is on a roll with strong US data and China stimulus ... can it last?
High hopes RBNZ will double-down with 50 basis point cut for official cash rate
Most economists expect the Reserve Bank to deliver additional relief for borrowers.
Inside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?
OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.
Signs of optimism for retail sector as business confidence rises - NZIER
Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows interest rate cuts lifting mood.
Economic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businesses
Households continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.
Business confidence continues to rise
ANZ's monthly business Outlook survey shows firms are increasingly upbeat.
Roger Partridge: Why the RBNZ’s ‘gold-plating’ may be costing you
OPINION: The RBNZ is akin to a sports team without a coach.
Liam Dann: NZ’s GDP per capita problem is about to solve itself – that’s not good news
NZ faces a long stint of low growth unless we shift the dial on migration or productivity.
Matthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loom
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US Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals easing cycle era has begun
US central bank’s decision marks a milestone in its two-year fight against inflation.
Six-figure incomes not enough to stop money woes for Kiwis
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau isn't the only high-earning New Zealander under pressure.
Rolling maul of recession as economy again contracts
An economist expects the economy shrank.