Rate hike aftermath: Adrian Orr says inflation slowing, down to 3 per cent by mid-2024
After rate hike, how will NZ beat inflation, cyclone damage bill?
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Reserve Bank hikes OCR to 4.75% despite cyclone's economic blow
It was too soon to accurately assess the monetary policy implications of Cyclone Gabrielle
Inflation expectations to bring Reserve Bank relief
Markets placing greater bets on a 50-point OCR hike next week, rather than 75 points.
Lessons from monetary policy mistakes during Covid
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Australian bank admits botch-up, refunds prominent Kiwi entertainer A$30k
St George Bank blamed a 'one-off processing issue' for the botch-up.
House prices expected to drop up to 20% in second half of year
House price index took its biggest tumble since 2009.
Liam Dann: Inflation data offers little for new PM to cheer about
The topline numbers remained stubbornly unmoved from the previous quarter.
Latest inflation stats: Rising cost of housing, food and transport
The consumers price index shot up by 7.2 per cent, but some "encouraging" signs noticed.
Editorial: The economic slowdown has arrived
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Consumer confidence takes a dive as cost of living bites
In news that will cheer the Reserve Bank, consumers feel more downbeat about spending.
Silver linings in forecast recession
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Watch: Brace for a recession - Reserve Bank hikes OCR to 14-year high
The move has taken the official cash rate to its highest level since 2008.
Reserve Bank set to deliver biggest hike in OCR history
RBNZ is likely to be in full hawk mode for the Monetary Policy Statement on Wednesday.
Editorial: Political stand-off around Reserve Bank Governor not good for anyone
OPINION: Our editorial on the escalating rhetoric around the Reserve Bank chief.
RBNZ says it helped dodge catastrophe but could have done better to thwart inflation
The Reserve Bank's f-year monetary policy review says
Will fighting inflation cause unemployment in NZ? Experts say yes
In its attempts to tackle inflation, the Reserve Bank is going to increase unemployment.
Unemployment tipped for record low, wage growth for record high
Record low unemployment and high wage growth may be viewed as bad economic news this week.
Adrian Orr: Beating inflation will mean higher unemployment
RBNZ to release review, with appraisal of its pandemic response in mid-November, Orr says.
Liam Dann: Economic outlook darkens as inflation fight intensifies
Last week's US inflation data provided an ominous warning for New Zealand's economy.
Reserve Bank staff turnover hits record
Reserve Bank feels bite of tight labour market and controversial restructure.
'Unusually explicit' Reserve Bank tone points to higher mortgage rates
Higher mortgage rates on the cards if the market assessment of RBNZ's wording is right.
OCR raised to 3.5pc, RBNZ considered more radical hike
The hike takes the OCR from 3 per cent to 3.5 per cent.
House value drops forecast to continue, interest rates rising
Wellington continues to experience the weakest performance in New Zealand.
Another OCR rate hike planned amid dark global outlook
Mortgage rates are already creeping up as expectations for the OCR peak rise
Adrian Orr: Tightening cycle is 'well-advanced'
Adrian Orr notes 'every currency in the world is declining against the USD'.
Liam Dann: Where's the post-pandemic party?
Generation gap: Consumer confidence has bounced back fast - but only for the under-30s.
Mark Lister: Another shaky September with US Fed set to hike again
Comment: There's not much investors can do but strap in and go along for the ride.
Resignation and apology follow Reserve Bank board appointments
Media prompts action on potential conflicts of interest involving RBNZ board appointments.
Revealed: Three true causes of our 20-year housing boom
Main driver of house prices in the past two decades? Global interest rate drops.
The Front Page: Double whammy hits first-home buyers
Negative equity and rising rates illustrate the pressure on first-home buyers.
Adrian Orr fronts media after RBNZ hikes OCR by 50bp
How far will the RBNZ need to go to beat inflation?
'Steady diet of mince and tap water' looms if Reserve Bank makes wrong move
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Double rate hike due this week, but what will RBNZ message be?
The RBNZ's language on the big inflation fight will be closely watched on Wednesday.