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Roger J Kerr examines some of the questions posed in the aftermath of the US election
11th Nov 24, 8:22am
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Roger J Kerr examines some of the questions posed in the aftermath of the US election
Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
7th Nov 24, 11:39am
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Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
Unemployment rate climbs to its highest rate since December 2020 as businesses shed jobs and more people withdraw from the labour market
6th Nov 24, 10:53am
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Unemployment rate climbs to its highest rate since December 2020 as businesses shed jobs and more people withdraw from the labour market
Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report highlights tension between bank competition and resilience
6th Nov 24, 10:07am
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Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report highlights tension between bank competition and resilience
Latest Reserve Bank figures show six-month fixed rate terms maintaining their new found popularity - although there are signs of more variety in strategies being employed by the mortgage holders
5th Nov 24, 3:51pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show six-month fixed rate terms maintaining their new found popularity - although there are signs of more variety in strategies being employed by the mortgage holders
Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby
5th Nov 24, 12:53pm
Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby
Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases
5th Nov 24, 11:17am
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Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases
RBNZ says strong profitability has helped banks remain resilient during the recession and means they are well-positioned to cope with rising unemployment
5th Nov 24, 10:42am
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RBNZ says strong profitability has helped banks remain resilient during the recession and means they are well-positioned to cope with rising unemployment
Latest Reserve Bank figures show over $70 billion worth of mortgages is due to be refixed before the end of 2024
4th Nov 24, 2:43pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show over $70 billion worth of mortgages is due to be refixed before the end of 2024
Global conflicts and trade threats could threaten New Zealand’s financial stability, driving inflation, tighter policies, and triggering recession
4th Nov 24, 12:44pm
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Global conflicts and trade threats could threaten New Zealand’s financial stability, driving inflation, tighter policies, and triggering recession
Roger J Kerr examines the scenarios for the forthcoming election and the potential impact on the US and Kiwi dollars
4th Nov 24, 8:16am
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Roger J Kerr examines the scenarios for the forthcoming election and the potential impact on the US and Kiwi dollars
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are expected to show sharply higher numbers of people out of work, but David Hargreaves says it would take a very substantial increase to surprise the Reserve Bank
3rd Nov 24, 7:00am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are expected to show sharply higher numbers of people out of work, but David Hargreaves says it would take a very substantial increase to surprise the Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank figures show the annual housing lending growth rate has risen to 3.7% from 3.5% in the past month; non-performing housing loans fall for second consecutive month
31st Oct 24, 3:58pm
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Reserve Bank figures show the annual housing lending growth rate has risen to 3.7% from 3.5% in the past month; non-performing housing loans fall for second consecutive month
The RBNZ says despite house prices easing, purchasing a new house 'remains relatively unfavourable compared with long-term averages'
31st Oct 24, 11:30am
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The RBNZ says despite house prices easing, purchasing a new house 'remains relatively unfavourable compared with long-term averages'
No date set yet, but Reserve Bank staff expected to appear before parliamentary banking inquiry
30th Oct 24, 9:54am
No date set yet, but Reserve Bank staff expected to appear before parliamentary banking inquiry
ASB and BNZ follow lead of New Zealand’s other major banks, cutting mortgage serviceability test rates
29th Oct 24, 9:57am
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ASB and BNZ follow lead of New Zealand’s other major banks, cutting mortgage serviceability test rates
Roger J Kerr looks at what betting markets are indicating and what traders are thinking. Self-interested bias with OPM? Meanwhile, Japanese political turmoil confuses the interest rate and Yen currency outlook
28th Oct 24, 9:10am
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Roger J Kerr looks at what betting markets are indicating and what traders are thinking. Self-interested bias with OPM? Meanwhile, Japanese political turmoil confuses the interest rate and Yen currency outlook
Whilst the push for greater bank competition is good news, it may also come with increased risk
28th Oct 24, 6:00am
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Whilst the push for greater bank competition is good news, it may also come with increased risk
RBNZ’s Adrian Orr says financial markets aren’t pricing in geopolitical risks, which Defence Minister Judith Collins says are ‘as bad’ as during the Cold War
27th Oct 24, 6:00am
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RBNZ’s Adrian Orr says financial markets aren’t pricing in geopolitical risks, which Defence Minister Judith Collins says are ‘as bad’ as during the Cold War
Latest figures suggest about 5000 people a month are moving into a home of their own for the first time
25th Oct 24, 11:45am
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Latest figures suggest about 5000 people a month are moving into a home of their own for the first time
Latest mortgage figures from the Reserve Bank show, on a seasonally adjusted basis, mortgage commitments by value rose 6.9% in September
24th Oct 24, 3:54pm
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Latest mortgage figures from the Reserve Bank show, on a seasonally adjusted basis, mortgage commitments by value rose 6.9% in September
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says new AML/CFT regime will be better placed to respond to emerging money-laundering risks
24th Oct 24, 9:07am
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says new AML/CFT regime will be better placed to respond to emerging money-laundering risks
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says being more 'circumspect' with reducing interest rates relative to the speed at which they went up 'is the general idea'
24th Oct 24, 8:29am
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says being more 'circumspect' with reducing interest rates relative to the speed at which they went up 'is the general idea'
Reserve Bank signals the high levels of cash seen in the banking system since the onset of Covid may be gone by the second half of next year
23rd Oct 24, 2:30pm
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Reserve Bank signals the high levels of cash seen in the banking system since the onset of Covid may be gone by the second half of next year
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RBNZ & FMA to be stripped of anti-money laundering supervisory roles with DIA to be sole supervisor, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says
23rd Oct 24, 10:03am
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RBNZ & FMA to be stripped of anti-money laundering supervisory roles with DIA to be sole supervisor, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says