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Jenée Tibshraeny: Stagflation a bleak possibility
ANALYSIS: Why the Reserve Bank could find itself between a rock and a hard place.
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Liam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with it
Another mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.
Reserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spike
The central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for now
ANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?
'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook
Strong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.
GDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025?
Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter.
Brain drain continues to ease as fewer Kiwis depart
There is growing evidence the migration cycle is on the up, ASB economist says.
Greg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience tested
OPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.
How Iran war oil surge is rewiring expectations for RBNZ interest rates
The conflict drove oil near US$120 a barrel before prices slipped below US$90.
Liam Dann: Iran conflict could sink economic recovery ... and Luxon
A badly timed supply shock threatens to spike inflation and sink our fragile recovery.
Where NZ may feel financial fallout from Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates, KiwiSaver
Events in the Middle East have the potential to threaten New Zealand's economic recovery.
Mortgage rate U-turn: Another major bank cuts long-term rates
Less than a month after hiking its long-term rates, BNZ has backflipped.
Why banks now have room to trim some fixed mortgage rates
Which rates are most likely to be cut?
Matthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind
OPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.
Reserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for now
ANALYSIS: Could change in housing market dynamics slow the economic recovery?
'At the early stages of a recovery': Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold
Inflation at 3.1% in 2025 is now tipped to drop back into the 1-3% band.
David Seymour responds to OCR announcement
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement
Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ Herald
RBNZ “don't want to scare the horses” with rate track; housing price growth subdued
Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold digests the RBNZ monetary policy statement with Herald NOW Business host Garth Bray.
New Reserve Bank Governor keeps Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.25%
The bank said the economy was at an early stage in its recovery.
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms
An economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.
Interest rate hike sooner? RBNZ expected to bring OCR rise forward as inflation risk grows
The RBNZ must find a balance between supporting the recovery and managing inflation risk.
Westpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery accelerates
Economists at Westpac believe GDP will grow by 3.3% this year.
New jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally falling
Labour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.
RBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressure
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85%.
Liam Dann: Gold rush, AI boom, inflation risk - what Trump turmoil means for Kiwi investors
World news has been alarming this summer. Is it as bad as it looks for the global economy?
Matthew Hooton: Willis moves early to brace voters for pre-election rate rises
OPINION: Rising rates and flat house prices risk eroding support for Christopher Luxon.
Big bank lifts longer-term mortgage rates
The bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans.
Banks tip earlier OCR rises after inflation tops RBNZ forecast
The Consumers Price Index shows rates and power drove inflation up in December quarter.
Home-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottom
Those hanging out for rates to fall in December might have missed the boat.