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Country's biggest bank cuts home loan rates ahead of tomorrow's OCR decision

First major bank to cut mortgage rates this week.

More interest rate relief coming ... but how much and where to next?

The Reserve Bank will this week deliver a new set of forecasts for where rates are headed.

Liam Dann: Why the Kiwi dollar is losing value ... and could slide further

The Kiwi is under pressure as the US dollar rises on expectation of higher interest rates.

Inside Economics: All eyes on RBNZ's last big call for 2024

Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic 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.

Liam Dann: The Trump bump boosts our KiwiSaver ... but a big market showdown looms

OPINION: Beating political opponents is one thing. Now Trump faces a more powerful foe.

Inside Economics: How we know markets are picking a Trump win

OPINION: Why a capital gains tax is still so contentious - and who supports it.

Liam Dann: Classic Kiwi recovery is on its way ... and it’s not good enough

A new report by Westpac outlines the kind of economic recovery we can expect.

Greg Smith: Why the Reserve Bank should cut interest rates by 1.5% by Christmas

OPINION: Are we at a stage of this cycle where a more dramatic approach is needed?

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.

Inside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?

OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.

Govt can't protect property owners' wealth in face of climate change, MPs warn

Committee agrees property values should be allowed to fall to better reflect climate risk.

Economic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businesses

Households continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.

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.