Average household living cost surged 6.2 per cent in year
Household inflation is well above consumer price inflation, and there's one major culprit.
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US growth slowed sharply last quarter
Businesses cutting back, surge in imports curtail US GDP growth.
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Tough economy for another 12 months, warns economist
'There is little sign from the Reserve Bank of any relief this year.'
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
Editorial: Inflation is not done yet, but there is some cause for hope
OPINION: Non-tradable inflation still worries economists.
Liam Dann: Why the big fall in inflation isn’t as good as it looks (and is Taylor Swift to blame?)
Westpac economists highlight the Swiftflation effect, BNZ urges RBNZ to shake it off.
Inflation falls to lowest rate since June 2021 - annual rate now 4 per cent
Inflation falls in March quarter.
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Quarterly Consumer Price Index data will give us a read on the inflation fight.
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Fruit and veges lead the way as food prices continue to fall
Latest Stats NZ data show fruit and vege prices fell 13.3 per cent over the past year.
Inflation under control by end of the year says RBNZ, market prices in first rate cut by August
No change for OCR but economists warn RBNZ tone remains 'hawkish'.
Inside Economics: Why are falling prices bad news? And the RBNZ’s plan to save cash
OPINION: Liam Dann answers your questions on the quirks and intricacies of economics.
OCR preview: Cuts coming but no 'game changer' from RBNZ this week
Markets will be alert for any clues to how the RBNZ is viewing inflation.
Opinion: Fast-tracking for infrastructure fix needed right now
OPINION: The Govt has a plan for our damaged economy, but it requires some refinement.
Who wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists say
Falling prices are a good thing, surely? Think again, experts say.
‘Darkest before the dawn’: Spots of light show through recession gloom - ASB economist
The next few months will be tough, but there some positive signs emerging.
April 1 Govt cash boosts: Everything your family can claim from today
Thousands will be affected by the financial adjustments.
All the cash boosts Kiwis will get from April 1 - and the new tax increase
Thousands will be affected by the changes in just a few days' time.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan
OPINION: Govt books need knocking into shape before they dish out inflationary tax cuts.
Recession data: Have boomers been hit hardest?
Herald analysis shows boomers have been hit hardest by the cost of living crisis.
‘Light at end of tunnel’ - Could interest rates come down sooner?
Gloomy data points the way on the path to lower inflation.
Why is the US economy doing well when NZ is languishing?
How might Kiwis benefit from the solid US eeconomy?
Govt warned against borrowing to fund tax cuts by IMF - says it could fuel inflation
The international organisation says the Government's purse strings need to be tightened.
Food prices are falling, but inflation marches on - Liam Dann
OPINION: Cheaper veges won't be enough for the Reserve Bank to cut rates any time soon.
Migration records continue to tumble, with more arrivals... and NZ departures
New figures show the immigration boom showed few signs of abating in January.
Fruit and vege prices plummet 9 per cent in past year ... but price of eating out soars
New inflation data shows price rises are easing.
Deal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promised
The interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.
Shrinkflation 101: The economics of smaller groceries
New York Times: Companies are downsizing products without downsizing prices.
Liam Dann: Why do we always have to suffer through this OCR pain?
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What does the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate review mean for my mortgage?
ANALYSIS: Mortgage rate cuts seem more likely than hikes.
NZ wholesale interest rates head down after RBNZ’s OCR call
Market pricing is pointing to further declines in New Zealand interest rates.