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OCR steady, early hike ruled out
The Reserve Bank has left official interest rates unchanged at 2.5 per cent this morning, while confirming they are not likely to rise till the second half of next year.
OCR stays steady, no change till late 2010
Interest rates have been left on hold by the Reserve Bank this morning, with governor Alan Bollard confirming again that he intends to keep them low till "the latter part of 2010".
BNZ says customers staying loyal
BNZ claims it has suffered no adverse customer reaction following its tax problems with the IRD.
Former NZ economist predicts more global gloom
Another plunge into global recession in 2010 or 2011 is being tipped by expatriate economist Robert Wade.
Kiwi dollar stumbles as investors move back to greenback
The kiwi dollar has fallen below 75US cents as more signs of recovery in the US economy are seen.
<i>Rob Cameron:</i> Building a bridge over troubled investment waters
Many New Zealanders don't trust the finance sector - financial advisers and the companies that provide investment products.
Governor tipped to raise rate sooner
The Reserve Bank is expected to signal on Thursday an earlier start to interest-rate tightening.
Obama hits mark with attack on 'fat cat' bankers
More proof today, as if it were needed, that Barack Obama's administration “gets it”.
Deposit rates on rise
A number of banks and large finance companies have made changes to deposit rates, with rates generally being pushed up.
Kiwibank raises fixed mortgage rates again
Kiwibank is increasing its fixed mortgage rates for the second time this month.