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Liam Dann: Never mind the technicalities, New Zealand is in recession
OPINION: If there's an upside to grim GDP data, it may be we'll get through this sooner.
Fed holds rates steady, hints at cuts next year
The US Federal Reserve has kept its official rates unchanged.
Official cash rate cut remains unlikely, despite drop in inflation - economist
Inflation looks set to fall well below 5 per cent by the end of the year.
The food prices jumping the most in 2023
Cost of vegetables increases after adverse weather events, disease.
Treasury backs RBNZ focus on inflation
However, officials are worried about chopping and changing the Reserve Bank Act.
Liam Dann: Cheaper petrol a reminder we’re not stuck in a 1970s inflation flashback
Oil markets have delivered a welcome reminde the world is a very different place in 2023.
RBNZ's tough talk on interest rates isn't a game, says deputy governor
Christian Hawkesby on why the RBNZ is leaning against markets pricing in rate cuts.
Christopher Niesche: Wannabe Aussie first home buyers sailing in troubled waters
OPINION: Why home ownership will increasingly be determined by who one's parents are.
Why Luxon needs more than public service, tax cuts to tame inflation
Fixing the economy won't be as easy as making a few cuts.
Tensions soothed? Luxon 'united' with Orr in inflation fight
Removing the Reserve Bank's employment target top of the Government's to-do list.
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank talks tough, pushes back on rate cut hype - will markets buy it?
With a hawkish tone, the RBNZ warned it's not the time to let up in the inflation fight.
Orr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025
The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.
OCR announcement: Has inflation cooled off enough?
Capacity pressures easing as higher interest rates dampen demand.
OCR announcement: How long should you fix your mortgage for?
Experts share how they'd structure their mortgages.
Liam Dann: Say cheese... how we’re winning the war on inflation
OPINION: All the news about inflation was good last week - but one product stands out.
Liam Dann: New data reveals psychological turning point in inflation fight
Food prices fell in October, led by one culturally significant grocery item.
Do meal kits really save you money?
Meal kits are a convenient, fast way to produce a tasty dinner. But what about the cost?
Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff
A shipment failure to China left the craft brewer with a cashflow problem.
Liam Dann: Life on hold as the 'Great Malaise' keeps us waiting
OPINION: It feels like we're all stuck in limbo as wait for slow economic cycle to turn.
Job market, wage growth ‘cooling’ - what it means for interest rates
Labour market data lands softer than RBNZ expectations.
Unemployment up, wages rise as job market gets more ‘spare capacity’
Average wages were up significantly - but more people are out of work.
Election impact? Business confidence jumps in October
ANZ's Business Outlook survey suggests businesses liked the election result.
Vegans down but food spend goes up
Food service app use has 'plateaued' after strong growth.
Liam Dann: Why David Seymour's hardline monetary policy is a bad idea
OPINION: It puts re-balancing the economy firmly on the shoulders of younger generations.
'About accountability': David Seymour talks tough on Reserve Bank remit
The Act leader wants the Monetary Policy Committee gone and the inflation target reduced.
'Fingers crossed': Why mortgagee sales are near lowest levels despite sharp rates increases
Interest rates have risen sharply over the past two years.
Household living costs accelerate, outstrip inflation
The spa pool and sofa economy is dead. Long live the post-pandemic economy?
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
Does National have any hope of fixing the cost of living?
The new Government faces a big challenge in addressing the cost of living crisis.
Stats NZ to add monthly inflation data on booze, fuel and travel to its offerings
Economists say getting reliable price data faster is critical.
'Evil' inflation cooled slightly in third quarter
New inflation figure below most market expectations.
Post-election hangover: Inflation data to reveal scale of problem for new Government
The Consumers Price Index for the third quarter is due out on Tuesday.
Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy
Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.