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Earthquake means no OCR hike till 2011, says economist
The Christchurch earthquake means the Reserve Bank is now unlikely to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) again until next year, ASB economists say.
Savings Working Group unveiled by Govt
The Govt has announced details of a new 'Savings Working Group' designed to come up with ideas to improve NZ's savings record.
Interest rates tipped to rise despite CPI dip
Economists expect the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates further late this month, despite lower than expected inflation figures.
Inflation now 1.8pc - lower food prices offset tobacco hike
New CPI figures show prices rose 0.3 per cent for the June 2010 quarter, meaning annual inflation is running at 1.8 per cent.
<i>Mood of the Boardroom:</i> High marks for English assignment
Tax cuts announced in the May Budget have drawn overwhelming support from the country's chief executives.
Budget tax overhaul set to fuel inflation spike
Inflation is expected to spike higher than many were predicting, as a result of yesterday's Budget tax changes.
Is this Budget 'for the rich'?
John Key has defended bigger tax cuts for the wealthy, arguing they already paid a big portion of tax. He promises the 'vast majority' of New Zealanders will be better off.
Euro credit crisis looms over NZ stability: Bollard
As an external debtor country, NZ could be vulnerable to any renewed deterioration in global debt markets, the Reserve Bank Governor says.