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Negative interest rates likely this year - Westpac
Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will be forced to cut OCR below zero this year.
Food, fuel and wages: What Covid economy will do to cost of living
Today's inflation data will show wage and price rises, but economists say it can't last.
Adrian Orr warns: Not all businesses can be saved
Adrian Orr is confident NZ will get through this as long as we look out for each other.
QE Explainer: RBNZ move signals new era for economy
The Reserve Bank draws on New Zealand's collective wealth to stabilise money markets.
Liam Dann: Why supermarkets aren't the scariest markets right now
Food supply is causing unnecessary panic but credit markets are a more serious concern.
The next big move the Reserve Bank could make
BNZ expects the Reserve Bank to move soon on bond purchases to take stress off credit.
How the Reserve Bank's big plan B works - Orr explains
Don't call it printing money, says Orr as the Reserve Bank considers QE.
All major banks pass on full OCR cut to customers
Westpac says it will pass on the full OCR cut.
Coronavirus emergency move: Reserve Bank cuts OCR to record low
The central bank was not scheduled to review the OCR until March 25.
Liam Dann: The historic fight to maintain confidence in our economy
Maintaining confidence in financial system is key to riding out coronavirus economic shock
Special report: Supply crunch makes coronavirus slump unprecedented
Crunch time for many businesses may be only weeks away.
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?