Interest rates
Up like a rocket, down like a feather? How banks set interest rates
New FMA data shows the picture is more complex than cynics might think.
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Why the next OCR move is anything but simple
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with The Front Page to talk through the OCR call, the growing uncertainty around it, and what comes next for borrowers.
Economists split as RBNZ weighs knife-edge cash rate call
Markets think the odds are on a Reserve Bank rate hike, but economists are divided.
Consumer confidence rebounds as oil pressures ease
Auckland led regional gains, jumping 10 points as Wellington lagged behind.
IMF releases NZ report card. How do political parties’ policies stack up?
IMF broadly happy with Govt's economic management, but says NZ needs a CGT or land tax.
'Appealing for customers': Westpac cuts 3- to 5-year mortgage rates
Westpac said it was passing savings on to customers after its funding costs dropped.
‘Calm before the storm’: How strong was the economy before the oil shock hit?
Economists expect quarterly growth between 0.7 and 1% for early 2026.
Liam Dann: No pain, no gain – why the property crash might be good for our economy
OPINION: House values have plunged 35.5% in Auckland and 40% in Wellington.
ANZ hikes all mortgage rates to levels above competitors
Will this spark a new round of mortgage rate hikes?
Higher mortgage rates give Reserve Bank 'bit of breathing space'
Paul Conway would've considered an OCR hike last week if market conditions were different.
OCR on hold for now: RBNZ warns rates will rise sooner than expected
The OCR will remain on hold - for now.
Richard Prebble: 'Credibility matters' – Why the Reserve Bank's next move is crucial
OPINION: Inflation has exceeded the top of the bank's target band since September.
Should the Reserve Bank hike rates this week? One economist thinks so
The statement will give the first full forecasts since the Iran war oil shock.
Households fear inflation could hit 5%
Reserve Bank's Household Expectations Survey shows deteriorating outlook.
'Economy is stalling': Iran war oil shock hits jobs and growth outlook
BNZ's Stephen Toplis warns job growth has stalled for 29 straight months.
OECD says NZ Super age needs to rise, recommends link to life expectancy
Agency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.
‘Food prices haven’t started to rise yet’: New podcast The Economy of Everything
Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack how the Iran war is lifting living costs.
New data: Jobless rate dips but wage growth stays muted
New data from Stats NZ showed overall employment holding steady.
Stagflation risks: Oil shock set to test fragile jobs recovery
Economists expect unemployment to hold near 5.4% to 5.5% in the first quarter.
Who voted for what – Reserve Bank to start disclosing committee members' views on OCR decisions
Governor Anna Breman wants the Reserve Bank to be more transparent.
Liam Dann: Time for Labour and National to fix the economy together
MMP has created a political inertia that is holding New Zealand's economy back
Editorial: To hold or hike – RBNZ stuck between rock and hard place
OPINION: Inflation is already higher than expected and will climb further with the war.
Going backwards: Fresh data shows New Zealand's economic performance continues to decline
ANALYSIS: Labour productivity rose 0.8% as firms cut workers faster than output fell.
Higher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hike
The biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.
Grim forecast: Economist joins ANZ in triple rate rise call, warns of May hike
The forecaster also predicts inflation will peak at 4.8% this quarter on fuel costs.
To hike early or not to hike? The OCR debate
Economists are at odds as to how soon the Reserve Bank should lift the OCR.
IMF downgrades global economic outlook – how did NZ fare?
The worst-case scenario would push the world close to a global recession.
'Tone deaf': Kiwibank economists hit back over rival bank's OCR hike forecast
Kiwibank economists say hiking the OCR too soon could risk another recession.
Rush to lock in low mortgage rates before they rise continues
Nearly 31% of the $7 billion of new mortgages issued in February were fixed for two years.
ANZ now tips three straight OCR hikes as inflation worries grow
ANZ now tips three OCR hikes this year, starting with one in July.