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Official cash rate news
ANZ predicts faster economic recovery
While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.
Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win
Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.
'End of crushing price rises' as inflation falls
Inflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.
Inflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021
While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.
Relief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR move
Banks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.
ASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decision
Banks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.
High hopes RBNZ will double-down with 50 basis point cut for official cash rate
Most economists expect the Reserve Bank to deliver additional relief for borrowers.
Big firms' late payments create cash-flow crisis for small businesses
Small businesses face cash-flow issues as late payments surge to $827m in 2023.
Reserve Bank fires shot at critics - says it isn't hurting farmers and businesses
Regulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.
Business confidence continues to rise
ANZ's monthly business Outlook survey shows firms are increasingly upbeat.
‘Better times ahead’: Consumer confidence bounces to 32-month high
Expectations about the future driving consumer confidence.
Why can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?
Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.
Roger Partridge: Why the RBNZ’s ‘gold-plating’ may be costing you
OPINION: The RBNZ is akin to a sports team without a coach.
Rolling maul of recession as economy again contracts
An economist expects the economy shrank.
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?
OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?
Liam Dann: Tax cut victory for Nicola Willis and reminder NZ is still a wealthy place
OPINION: A ratings agency endorses NZ's fiscal management and highlights household debt.
Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO
The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.
Borrowers and savers to feel the effects of an OCR cut relatively quickly
A large portion of mortgage debt will be repriced this year.
Matthew Hooton: Nicola Willis celebrates while bell tolls for Chris Hipkins
OPINION: Short-term, all the economic numbers point in the right electoral direction.