Global debt levels are at all-time highs, limiting our options if growth stalls.

The dollar has fallen 2.3 per cent against the greenback this week alone.

The latest business survey was downbeat again, but does that tell the whole story?

The NZ Institute of Economic Research has revised down growth outlook but remains positive

That holiday meal out in San Fran or New York is 10 per cent more expensive than in April.

The Reserve Bank expects rates to remain on hold until 2020.

The economist running ANZ's Business Outlook explains how it works and what it might mean.

The world can't shake its the debt habit -- and that adds to the level of economic risk.

COMMENT: Why the gloom? A couple of big policies aside, Govt seems pragmatic and cautious.

EDITORIAL: A numerical target provides a much sharper focus than any formula of words.

The new Government's reforms of the Reserve Bank Act are far from radical, economists say.

COMMENT: The real political battles this year won't involve the Opposition.

The Reserve Bank left rate unchanged but shifts forecasts for stronger growth out to 2019.

New forecasts from Infometrics paint a slower growth path for the NZ economy in 2018.

The rock star economy will do fine under new management, says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham

A lift in mortgage rates and business borrowing costs isn't a sure thing

Historical revision of GDP tells the good times were even better than we thought.

Super Fund chief executive Adrian Orr has been named new governor of the Reserve Bank

Prices aren't rising much, but there's no need for the Reserve Bank to step on the gas.

EDITORIAL: The Reserve Bank surprised many by moving to ease LVR restrictions.

Gloom in the latest surveys doesn't reflect the positive outlook.

The review will be in two phases, with an expert advisory panel set-up.

Bill English, from his stand-up on his way to caucus, on any changes the Government is going to make to the Reserve Bank Act. / Mark Mitchell

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold at 1.75 per cent.

NZ First's radical policy is nowhere to be seen in coalition deal.

COMMENT: Markets are coping fine with news of a new Government, Liam Dann writes.

COMMENT: Big parties might accept some NZ First policies - but not a new Reserve Bank Act

Labour should hesitate to change a monetary system that is serving NZ well.

COMMENT: Graeme Wheeler has done a good job in a difficult time for central banks.