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New REINZ data shows the housing market cooling faster than expected, economists say.
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Third bank increases mortgage rates after cash rate rise
The Reserve Bank increased the OCR from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent yesterday.
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December's quarter was a record but challenges are on the horizon.
Retail spending dips in March as petrol prices bite
Omicron-related nervousness likely to remain a drag on spending for some time.
Inflation likely to add $150 a week to living costs - ASB
New reports from ASB and ANZ economists point to much tougher year ahead for economy.
Liam Dann: GDP underwhelms, points to tougher year ahead
The economy rebounded out of the Delta lock down but the data didn't beat expectations.
Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
Liam Dann: Price rises just beginning as heat goes on Govt
Oil shock: Prices surged again today meaning consumers face more price pain at the pump.
Russian conflict won't hurt trade but inflation risk real, says Westpac
Higher inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine could mean a faster rise in interest rates.
Will the Reserve Bank deliver a single or double shot this week?
The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?
Liam Dann: Is the housing slump finally here?
Economists say the housing boom is over and expect prices to keep falling across 2022.
ASB chief Vittoria Shortt's warning: 'We haven't yet seen the full impact of Covid'
Bank boss urges businesses to prepare now ahead of Omicron surge.
Liam Dann: Good times for jobseekers but inflation risk looms
OPINION: The tightest labour market in decades is a double-edged sword for the economy.
Are Kiwis financially prepared to face Omicron variant?
ASB CEO urges people to keep up their savings habit.
Economists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022
The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.
Summer questions: ASB CEO says NZ needs a plan beyond Covid
Vittoria Shortt expects 2022 will be another bumpy ride.
Liam Dann: What GDP data really tells us about the economy
As Omicron concerns mount, today's GDP data provides some comforting economic reassurance
GDP Preview - How much damage did Delta do to the economy?
Third quarter GDP will show a big fall, reflecting the nationwide lock down
ANZ wants branch workers to be vaccinated or take rapid antigen test
Will banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?
Major banks increase floating home loan rates
ASB will lift its variable mortgage rates in reaction to the OCR increase.
RBNZ to lift interest rate this week, but by how much?
Markets will look to RBNZ governor Adrian Orr for clues on how high rates might head.
Investor confidence defies gloom - hits 5 year high
Investors have shrugged off inflation woes and are feeling confident as the world reopens.
Savings gap: 40pc of Kiwis have less than $1000 in the bank
Auckland spending plummets 22 per cent in September as lockdown rolls on.
Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade
NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.
New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year
Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.
Brace yourself for more mortgage interest rate rises
Borrowers are going to have to divert more money towards paying their mortgages.
Liam Dann: Lockdown call signals longer grind for economy
While changes mean more freedom for families they offer no fresh hope for business - yet.
Interest rate hike expected this week - regardless of lockdown call
Inflation pressure looks set to dominate the RBNZ's thinking despite the Auckland lockdown
Class action launched against ASB and ANZ banks
Around 150,000 customers could be involved in the court case.
Which regions made the biggest moves in ASB's economic scoreboard?
The latest ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard shows significant movement pre-lockdown.
Liam Dann: Rates hikes postponed not cancelled (hopefully)
Markets are betting that rates aren't on hold for long - we should hope they are right.
What lockdown will cost the economy - and how the experts work it out
Lockdown costs look bad, but past experience shows we need to factor in the rebound.
ASB posts record profit but says road ahead unclear
Next week's official cash rate decision could see first rise in seven years.