Low NZ interest rates cemented in place with OCR on hold
The Reserve Bank has left its official cash rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent, as expected.
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OCR cut still on the table – RBNZ Governor
The OCR was kept at record low of 1.75% this morning, as expected by almost all economists
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Reserve Bank looks to digital currency future
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Regulator worried about insurers' ability to handle another shock
The Reserve Bank is talking to some insurers about their capital levels.
Matthew Hooton: KiwiBuild descends into farce
Among the sceptics are the Treasury and Reserve Bank.
Liam Dann: New Governor ready to stamp his mark
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Inflation steady as free study offsets ciggie tax
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Brian Fallow: Interest rate change? Not really
New targets will probably make no difference to the Reserve Bank's interest rate calls.
Editorial: Reserve Bank not reined in by new charter
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Will big Reserve Bank reforms move your mortgage rates?
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RBNZ defends its CBL confidentiality call
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Liam Dann: Inflation missing in action despite strong economy
Inflation numbers for the December quarter were well below market expectations
Kiwis drowning in debt: Half a trillion dollars and rising
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New Year Honours: Graeme Wheeler, CNZM
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Don Brash joins financial advisers in Bay
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Orr breathes new life into influential role
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Editorial: Orr needs to be agile to lead Reserve Bank
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Brian Fallow: Where did inflation go?
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UDC lifts net profit by 5 per cent
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RBNZ backs decision-making committee but wants to keep it in-house
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