Latest from Official Cash Rate

Economists set sights on August after OCR stays on hold

Economists expect the Reserve Bank to ramp up bond buying in August.

Market open: Global risk appetite may spur buying; OCR in focus

The main focus today will be on the Reserve Bank's interest rate call.

Editorial: GDP focus masks bigger economic challenges

We measure recession in GDP points, but the reality of downturn and recovery runs deeper.

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr 'very concerned' should NZ go back into lockdown

Our two new Covid-19 cases are a "cautionary tale" on travel, CNN's Richard Quest says.

Editorial: Debt remains a threat to economic recovery

We say: The Reserve Bank has reassured on financial stability but some big risks remain.

Liam Dann: Welcome to world where $60b buy-up is no surprise

The Reserve Bank has doubled down.

Negative interest rates likely this year - Westpac

Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will be forced to cut OCR below zero this year.

Reserve Bank to axe loan-to-value ratios

LVRs were first introduced in October 2013 to curb an overheated housing market.

Peter Lyons: Govt rescue package is too cumbersome and slow

Comment: Immediate mortgage and business debt breaks would be a better approach.

Rate cuts, fiscal stimulus in store for NZ if coronavirus hits harder

Still more fiscal stimulus looks likely if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse.

'Perfect storm': Coronavirus and drought to deliver 'short, sharp' shock to economy

New Zealand's economy faces a short sharp shock in first quarter, says economic institute.

Too relaxed? How the Reserve Bank estimated coronavirus risk

The Reserve Bank is relying on three channels to assess local coronavirus fallout.

Reserve Bank: house price rises driving consumer confidence

Central bank predicts mild hit from coronavirus, with households remaining confident.

Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock

New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.

Inflation hits Goldilocks zone

Inflation expected to rise, but reducing pressure on interest-rate settings.

Economist Cameron Bagrie on what he'd fix in the economy

Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie on what he'd fix in the economy.

Who's the hero of the GDP rebound? You are ... you and your credit card

Shoppers propped up GDP in the 3rd quarter, spending through the economy's darkest hour.

Australia's Merricks closes $140m refinancing deal with Van Leeuwen Dairy Group

South Island dairy group Van Leeuwen has refinanced $140m in debt.