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Grim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shock

The bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.

08 Apr 04:34 AM

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‘First do no harm’ - why the RBNZ will watch and wait on tomorrow's OCR decision

The oil supply shock leaves the Reserve Bank in a difficult position.

06 Apr 05:00 PM

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Liam Dann: Three things to help you feel calmer about the fuel crisis this Easter

OpinionLiam Dann

Liam Dann: Three things to help you feel calmer about the fuel crisis this Easter

04 Apr 11:05 PM

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Winter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASB

30 Mar 04:00 PM

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OpinionLiam Dann

Liam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with it

29 Mar 09:58 PM

Inflation

Reserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spike

23 Mar 11:23 PM

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AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Jenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for now

22 Mar 04:00 PM

'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook

18 Mar 10:38 PM

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GDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025?

18 Mar 06:10 PM

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Brain drain continues to ease as fewer Kiwis depart

13 Mar 02:50 AM

Opinion

Greg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience tested

10 Mar 04:00 PM

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How Iran war oil surge is rewiring expectations for RBNZ interest rates

10 Mar 02:41 AM

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Liam Dann: Iran conflict could sink economic recovery ... and Luxon

OpinionLiam Dann

Liam Dann: Iran conflict could sink economic recovery ... and Luxon

07 Mar 04:00 PM

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Where NZ may feel financial fallout from Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates, KiwiSaver

Events in the Middle East have the potential to threaten New Zealand's economic recovery.

01 Mar 11:16 PM

Mortgage rate U-turn: Another major bank cuts long-term rates

Less than a month after hiking its long-term rates, BNZ has backflipped.

25 Feb 08:32 PM

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Why banks now have room to trim some fixed mortgage rates

Which rates are most likely to be cut?

20 Feb 03:56 AM

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Matthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind

OpinionMatthew Hooton

Matthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind

OPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.

19 Feb 04:00 PM

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Reserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for now

AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Reserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for now

ANALYSIS: Could change in housing market dynamics slow the economic recovery?

18 Feb 04:00 PM

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'At the early stages of a recovery': Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold

Inflation at 3.1% in 2025 is now tipped to drop back into the 1-3% band.

18 Feb 05:03 AM

New Zealand

David Seymour responds to OCR announcement

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18 Feb 03:28 AM

New Zealand

Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement

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18 Feb 03:18 AM

RBNZ “don't want to scare the horses” with rate track; housing price growth subdued

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18 Feb 02:39 AM

New Reserve Bank Governor keeps Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.25%

18 Feb 01:57 AM

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Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms

15 Feb 10:32 PM

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Interest rate hike sooner? RBNZ expected to bring OCR rise forward as inflation risk grows

15 Feb 04:00 PM

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Westpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery accelerates

11 Feb 04:00 PM

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Economy

New jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally falling

03 Feb 04:02 PM

RBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressure

03 Feb 04:11 AM

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Liam Dann: Gold rush, AI boom, inflation risk - what Trump turmoil means for Kiwi investors

OpinionLiam Dann

Liam Dann: Gold rush, AI boom, inflation risk - what Trump turmoil means for Kiwi investors

31 Jan 04:00 PM

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Matthew Hooton: Willis moves early to brace voters for pre-election rate rises

OpinionMatthew Hooton

Matthew Hooton: Willis moves early to brace voters for pre-election rate rises

29 Jan 04:00 PM

Big bank lifts longer-term mortgage rates

29 Jan 04:02 AM

Inflation

Banks tip earlier OCR rises after inflation tops RBNZ forecast

23 Jan 02:11 AM

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