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NZ economists expect steady cash rate ... for now

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to hold its official cash rate at its 15-year high of 5.5 per cent at its meeting this week.

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A 'hawkish' Reserve Bank rates decision will be bad for borrowers, good for savers

Business & investing: ANZ Bank economists expecting rate rise before year's end, but Kiwibank thinks hikes aren't necessary, writes Andrew Patterson

Newsroom.co.nz

Japan has gone its own way on fighting inflation – can NZ learn from a global outlier?

Like most countries over the past three years, New Zealand has tried to manage inflation by increasing interest rates. Japan, on the other hand, has taken a different tack – with clear success.

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The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency

New Zealand’s central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency.

The Conversation

Reserve Bank's meat is retailers' poison

Not everyone will be pleased the RBNZ's drastic measures to cool the economy appear to be working, reports Nikki Mandow

Newsroom.co.nz

Forced sale concerns for 43,000 mortgage holders: survey

Around 3 percent of mortgage holders face the very real possibility of a having to sell over the next year as a result of higher interest rates.

Newsroom.co.nz

The recession you have when you’re not having a recession

While economists are expecting further contraction of the NZ economy this year, opinions vary as to how bad things could get.

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New Zealand's hot migration risks fanning inflation, forcing rates even higher

Gastroenterologist Wesley Kasen arrived in Hawke’s Bay New Zealand in February with his wife Marnie, two kids and dog from Colorado. Their arrival filled a vacancy at the local hospital.

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New Zealand interest rates are still rising — now mortgage stress data reveals how households are coping

New data reveals how New Zealand households that have been under interest rate pressure for more than 18 months are managing to make ends meet.

ABC News

How NZ can lead way on debt-fuelled housing speculation

It is inexcusable for banks to lend on ‘businesses’ incapable of outperforming a risk-free return without speculative capital gains, argues Michael Rehm

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand GDP down 0.6 per cent in Q4 2022

New Zealand has had a 0.6 per cent contraction in GDP in the December 2022 quarter, beginning a predicted 2023 dip a quarter earlier than expected.

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Rising bank profits highlight tensions between competition watchdogs and central banks

With soaring mortgage rates expected to strain household budgets, there are calls – including from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – for the Commerce Commission to investigate bank profits.

The Conversation

New Zealand, particularly vulnerable to a housing crash, tightens its belt as rates soar

New Zealand’s reserve bank delivered its largest rate hike in history on Wednesday, piling pressure on the country’s homeowners

The Guardian - AU

Negative equity is looming for some home owners – but you only need to worry if you need to sell

It feels like a perfect storm is building. The rising cost of living and higher interest rates are putting household budgets under stress, and falling house prices could push some home owners into negative equity.

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Auckland house prices down 15 per cent with the Reserve Bank of NZ now tipping prices across the country to follow

Auckland's real estate market sets the pace for the rest of New Zealand — right now, house prices are down 15 per cent from their 2021 peak and forecast to fall further. So what does that mean for families who just bought in?

The New Daily

Australian stock exchange continues rebound despite messy jobs data and inflation fears

There was no stopping the ASX200 this week as it traded to a 10-week high supported by better-than-expected earnings, including a thumping result from BHP.

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Markets charge higher despite the prospect of further rate hikes

The NZX50 records its first weekly ‘three-peat’ in a year, notching up a third consecutive week of gains to close at a 3-month high

The Conversation

Inflation is 2022’s boogeyman. How can we address rising living costs, while helping bring it down?

An entire generation has never experienced life with high inflation. But that is set to change. Countries like Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and others are reporting rising inflation. In New Zealand, inflation has climbed to its highest rate in 32 years. Our collective inexperience with the scourge of inflation,…

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New Zealand extends fuel excise duty cut until the end of January to ease inflationary pressures

The New Zealand government extends cuts in fuel excise tax, road user charges and public transport fares until the end of January, as families struggle with higher living costs.

The New Daily

Mixed fortunes as larger than expected inflation and rate raises hit sharemarket gains

US sharemarkets erased a much of last week’s gains after a shockingly high inflation number, as the ASX200 spent most of the week consolidating its rally.

The Conversation

NZ has reached 'full employment' – but not all workers will benefit from a tighter labour market

New Zealand’s unemployment rate hit a low of 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and again in the first quarter of this year. That’s the lowest the rate has been since at least 1986, both overall and separately for men (3.1% in both quarters) and women (3.3% in both…

ABC News

The Reserve Bank can look across to New Zealand for a hint on Australia's economic future

New Zealand is about six months ahead of Australia in its moves to bring down inflation, so is looking across the ditch a glance into our future?

The New Daily

Strong market gains and job increases despite another interest rate bump

The ASX200 had its best week in three months, rising by 2.1 per cent, supported by the rebound on Wall Street and strong gains in IT stocks.

The New Daily

Market Wrap: Markets take election result in their stride amid hawkish rate rises

After winning the federal election, Anthony Albanese is promising action on climate change, greater gender equality and improved wage growth.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s central bank lifts rates to 2%, the highest level since 2016

Reserve Bank ‘resolute in its commitment’ to keep inflation in the 1-3% target range, signalling further rate rises may still be needed

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