RBNZ tightening looms as Iran war reignites inflation risks
ASB expects March’s Selected Price Indexes to show a clear “US‑Iran war related jump”, with sizeable increases in…
Inside Economics: RBNZ in better shape than Aussie central bank, plus could Iran conflict end US dollar dominance
More inflation and lower growth seem to be the general expectation of most economists. But what does that…
US tariff shock could ease NZ mortgage rates before sting in the tail
Short‑run disinflation, longer‑run inflation risk Trade diversion, a firmer exchange rate, and weaker global growth push down import…
Shadow Board backs on‑hold OCR now, flags 2026 RBNZ hikes
Market pricing and major bank forecasts also point to the OCR staying on hold at 2.25% in February, reinforcing…
New Zealand central bank chief told to ‘stay in her lane’ after backing US Fed’s Powell
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters rebuked the country’s new Reserve Bank governor, Anna Breman, for wading…
NZ economy at ‘turning point’ as rates bite and housing stalls
September quarter GDP rose 1.1%, at the top of market forecasts and ahead of the RBNZ’s projections, suggesting…
Wall Street Rallies But Asia Cools After Early Lift, Yen Stays Weak
U.S. markets surged overnight after lawmakers in Washington moved closer to ending the country’s record-breaking government shutdown, boosting…
Dollar Steady Ahead of Fed Speeches, RBNZ Decision Looms
Dollar firmed modestly as markets transitioned into early US session. Despite the resilience, it remain skeptical whether the…
New Zealand’s economy struggles sending the Kiwi dollar down
Kiwibank’s chief economist Jarrod Kerr explains how New Zealand’s economy has faltered post-COVID due to aggressive monetary policy…
New Zealand’s central bank may cut interest rates twice more this year to 2.50%: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU (Reuters) -New Zealand’s central bank will likely cut its key interest rate twice more…
NZ two-year inflation expectations ease to 2.28% QoQ in Q3 2025
New Zealand’s (NZ) inflation expectations declined on a 12-month and a two-year time frame for the third quarter of 2025, the Reserve…
New Zealand’s labour market – A new reason to pause the RBNZ’s rate cuts
The New Zealand Dollar was able to swim against the tide on Wednesday, strengthening against the dollar more…