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‘Don’t get upset' - Adrian Orr’s mortgage rate warning

Global instability could soften domestic interest rate relief.

Reserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house prices

The RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.

Watch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending rates

The Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.

Inside Economics: Big rate call today, plus brain drain stats reveal alarming exodus of older workers

It is the trend for record departures of those in their 30s and 40s that should worry us.

Australian central bank cuts rates for first time in four years

The bank cut the rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%.

Bank moves on interest rate cuts ahead of OCR decision

The move comes ahead of a potential rate cut tomorrow from the Reserve Bank.

OCR preview: Big cut coming this week - but how low will rates go?

A 50-basis-point cut this week is near certain but the longer-term track is hard to pick.

Liam Dann: Could Trumponomics ruin plans for a rate cut recovery?

Local food prices are rising again and US trade policy threatens to lift global inflation.

Liam Dann: The most brutal and personal economic statistic

OPINION: When inflation bites, we all feel it. But losing your job is personal.

Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data

A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.

Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%

The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.

Inflation rate will give clues on how much more the OCR will be cut

December quarter inflation figures to shed light on where the OCR may settle.

Mortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats up

Kiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.

Borrowers bet on big rate cuts, as popularity of floating rates surges

Should recent bond market volatility dent their confidence?

Major bank cuts key home loan rate

One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.

Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025

Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.

Popularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a cost

Nearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.

Inside Economics: Is NZ poorer than the poorest US state?

New Zealand’s low productivity really is a serious problem.