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Has the Reserve Bank just put unhelpful upward pressure on mortgage rates?

Market reaction to OCR cut suggests the Reserve Bank may have bungled its comms - again.

Job-finding rate at worst level in 30 years

It's a 'low-hire, low-fire labour market' as firms are scared to let staff go, RBNZ says.

Liam Dann: Will the RBNZ really be boring again in 2026? Here's hoping

OPINION: If the economy goes well in 2026 then rates may stay on hold all year.

'One and done': Reserve Bank narrows odds on new Governor cutting rates in February

The RBNZ has delivered the expected cut but suggested this might be the last.

Liam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job stats

ANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.

Adrian Orr threatens legal action against one of his fiercest critics

Central banking magazine and blogger remove allegedly defamatory article.

Unemployment expected to hit an eight-year high

The Household Labour Force Survey will show a new jobless rate as well as wage growth.

'Green shoots are emerging' – business confidence jumps to eight-month high

ANZ's Business Outlook suggests the economic recovery may have resumed in October.