Results: New Zealand Economy
Just how low could the OCR go?
We're only half a percent off the RBNZ's estimated 'neutral' OCR of 3%. But with all the global volatility playing out at the mome...
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...
Predictions for NZ interest rates and the OCR in 2025
After a tough few years, we're on the slow road to recovery—and things should continue to look up in 2025. Here are our predictions on interest rates, the OCR, economy and housing market for next year.
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
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