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Editorial: How to save the economy? Tax cuts, rate cuts or both?
We say: Govt has money to support the economy but faces hard choices on how it's spent.
Liam Dann: Rate cut odds rise as coronavirus crisis deepens
Economists rapidly revising forecasts as the extent of the economic damage becomes clear.
Virus impact: NZ's biggest bank tips three interest rate cuts by May
ANZ predicts the OCR could drop as low as 0.25 per cent.
Liam Dann: Return of house price 'wealth effect' embarrassing for Labour
Back to the future: Rising prices put Government back to where the last one left off.
Editorial: Coronavirus fears risk dividing society
We need to strike a balance between panic and nonchalance in our response to coronavirus.
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank keeps calm and carries on
Keep calm and carry on: Reserve Bank says it's too soon to act on coronavirus threat.
Adrian Orr faces big coronavirus challenge
Coronavirus has complicated the outlook for interest rates.
Liam Dann: Why we shouldn't panic about coronavirus
The outbreak is a very serious event but still requires a calm and response.
Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock
New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.
Editorial: Need to keep house prices affordable
EDITORIAL: Our Government needs to find new ways to provide affordable first homes.
Liam Dann: The five things that will shape the Kiwi economy in 2020
What are the trends that will define the economy this year? We ask top economists.
Editorial: Adrian Orr unlike any previous Reserve Bank Governor
EDITORIAL: Adrian Orr does not mind surprises - but has he lost the plot?
Liam Dann: The bad joke that spoiled a golden decade
As the decade draws to a close Liam Dann looks back on the forces that shaped our lives.
ASB: Slowdown not over yet, Govt needs to do more
ASB economists warn the economy is still slowing and more government stimulus is needed.
Westpac: The worst is over, economy headed for rebound
Headwinds remain but the slowdown in GDP growth may have bottomed out, say economists.
Liam Dann: RBNZ's summer breather makes me feel fine
Today's OCR call surprised markets but was hardly out of the blue.
Liam Dann: Jobs market may be worse than it looks
There are cracks appearing in New Zealand's strong labour data. Should we be worried?
Liam Dann: Govt should ignore calls for panic spending
Calls for Grant Robertson to launch emergency economic stimulus are unrealistic.
Liam Dann: When NZ mortgage rates hit 8.75%
COMMENT: When the HOS launched, the economy was booming but confidence was also low.
Experts have their say: Did Reserve Bank governor get new rules right?
The RBNZ has released an independent review of its proposal to lift bank capital ratios
Liam Dann: Cheer up, we're not sliding into recession
COMMENT: Growth is slowing but there is hope on the horizon.
Liam Dann: Can the kiwi win a global race to the bottom?
COMMENT: Our currency is off almost 10 per cent in six months - how low will it go?
ANZ picks OCR to keep falling - three more cuts by May
ANZ economists expect slowing growth will force three more official cash rate cuts.
Robertson holds nerve on spending as growth slows
Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.
Liam Dann: Get set for most stimulating NZ election in a generation
COMMENT: Call's gone out for govt to stimulate growth. Should we tax less or spend more?
Liam Dann dives into the weird world of negative interest rates
Is NZ headed for negative rates? How will they work? And why is Adrian Orr so relaxed?
Adrian Orr heading to the banker pow-wow that can change the world
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr will mix with the world's top economists at Jackson Hole retreat.
Liam Dann: Fair fiscal winds blowing Labour's way
COMMENT: Calls from economists for more govt spending will suit Labour in election year.
Leighton Smith: Adrian Orr - Genius or zombie?
COMMENT: If inflation is higher than interest paid you'd be crazy to keep, save or invest.
Reserve Bank Governor's blunt message to savers
Adrian Orr says we need to get used to a world of low rates.
Liam Dann: I hope Adrian Orr is better at poker than me
Does a double cut in the official cash rate leave enough in the tank for a real crisis?
Editorial: Why OCR cuts don't work anymore
We say: Monetary policy has lost its power. Record low rates leave economy vulnerable.
Gloomy outlook: Interest rates tipped to go below 1 per cent
Economists' interest-rate outlooks getting increasingly gloomy as market woes escalate.