Economic Updates

Westpac's economic and market research specialists provide comprehensive analysis and forecasts of the New Zealand and international economies and their financial markets.

Our extensive economic research provides our clients with up-to-date market trends and developments, as well as giving unique insights into what drives not only the domestic and global markets, but their own particular industry. This in-depth information helps our clients make quality and informed decisions in their business and personal lives.

Economic research & strategy

Economic research, strategy and forecasts direct from our specialists.

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Consumer & economic confidence

Quarterly survey on consumer & economic activity, spending and expectations of the economy.

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Video updates

Watch our economic insights and currency trends weekly videos

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Our economics team

Our team of economists and market strategists has extensive local and global experience.

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Economic reports archive

A library of previous economic updates and publications.

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Market charts

Foreign exchange rate, interest rate, carbon and equity index charts direct from Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB)

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