Economic reports archive.
RBNZ Monetary Policy Review July 2023
As expected, the OCR remains at 5.5 %. The RBNZ displayed confidence and…
Hawks, doves, and kiwis
We don’t think tomorrow’s monetary policy decision by the Reserve Bank will…
New Zealand households’ finances
Increasing numbers of New Zealand borrowers are now rolling…
From “Fast and Furious” to “Frozen” – RBNZ to keep the OCR on hold
In New Zealand, Wednesday’s RBNZ monetary policy review will be the focus for the market…
Proposed Government reforms to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government has come to the view that New Zealand is not taking sufficient…
Preview of RBNZ July 2023 Monetary Policy Review
The Reserve Bank will leave the OCR at 5.50% at its July policy review…
NZ Dairy Update
Global dairy prices ratcheted lower overnight continuing an already established…
Cooling, but not cracking
Recent indicators show that the previously red-hot labour market is cooling off a bit…
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence
Employment confidence fell by 3.9 points to 105.6 in the June quarter…
Household finances still in the vice
The mood among New Zealand households has remained gloomy in the face of mounting…
NZ Dairy Update
Global dairy prices were as flat as a pancake overnight. This result is consistent…
Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence
New Zealand households remain deeply pessimistic about the economic…