Results: New Zealand Economy
With another 0.25% cut in the bag, OCR edges closer to 'neutral'
With another 0.25% OCR cut under our belts, and wholesale rates down off the back of significant global volatility, are we on trac...
Interest rates holding steady (for now) but OCR expected to bring further falls
With the RBNZ expected to cut the OCR by a further 0.25% on 9th April, that could be the catalyst for the one-year rate to (finall...
What the RBNZ’s planned OCR track means for mortgage rates
With a series of small but steady OCR cuts expected over the coming months, here's how that's likely to impact short- and longer-t...
A broader look at interest rates, the NZ housing market and economy
Between US politics and NZ's last OCR verdict of the year coming up, November's shaping up to be a big month. Here's a broad look at what it means for New Zealand interest rates, the housing market and our economy.
Is interest rate relief on the horizon?
According to bank economists, rate falls are now pretty much a given by November—but ahead of our next OCR announcement, on 14th August, there's a growing argument it could happen even sooner.
Inflation tracking as hoped, market still anticipating OCR fall in November
Weak economic data continues to pour in, and with the latest inflation figures coming in lower than expected, it looks increasingly like interest rate falls are on the cards for late 2024
Market changes its tune on future of interest rates amid weak economic data
The numbers all point to recession, and now the market is increasingly expecting rate falls by the end of the year. So, what will the RBNZ do at next week's OCR announcement?
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