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Inflation data moves market - wholesale rates hit 16-month high

NZ wholesale rates are at 16-month highs after today's CPI data.

Economist: Why the cash rate rise will affect just about everyone

Reserve Bank held the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 per cent yesterday.

OCR tipped to rise in August, Reserve Bank to stop printing money

The official cash rate remains unchanged but economists now expect hikes by August.

Reserve Bank pays nearly $400k for art work labelled by Act leader as an 'over-priced monstrosity'

Reserve Bank's lobby redesign includes nearly $400,000 for Māori art work and design.

NZ's Reserve Bank may hint at a path to normality at OCR review

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep its official cash rate on hold this week.

Liam Dann: Will rising interest rates deflate NZ's housing bubble?

The policy pieces are all falling into place, but will the housing market listen?

Reserve Bank chief information officer quits

Information chief had warned of vulnerabilities prior to attack.

Chris Keall: Why the Reserve Bank data breach report falls short

Where the dressing-down falls short.

Liam Dann: Why forecast interest rate hikes are a huge relief

Debate on the rise of inflation is running hot, thankfully Adrian Orr isn't picking sides.

Spilt Milk? The furore over controversial former a2 Milk boss

The tenure of a former a2 Milk chief executive has been playing out in the Aussie media.

Economists at odds over this week's big GDP number

Did the economy lose its post-lockdown momentum in the final quarter of 2020?

Brian Fallow: Jobs bouncing back from Covid? Not so fast

PAYE data suggests employment hasn't recovered as strongly as believed.

Liam Dann: Flares are back, should we be worried for the economy?

What happens to inflation post-pandemic is the big economic debate of the day.

'No free lunch' - Orr's warning for property speculators

After early success NZ now faces a difficult period, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says.

Economy Hub: Reserve Bank looking through lockdown

Reserve Bank chief economist Yuong Ha talks to Liam Dann.

Robertson's RBNZ policy change 'goes too far' - economist

Cameron Bagrie says reference to "Government policy" risks undermining RBNZ independence.

Finance Minister says RBNZ 'now required to consider housing'

Changes have been made to the Monetary Policy Committee's remit, Grant Robertson says.

Reserve Bank leaves OCR unchanged - 'prolonged stimulus necessary'

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has today left the official cash rate on hold.