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Unemployment tipped to hit new low despite lockdown

A stronger labour market puts more pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.

Editorial: Why inflation inspires fear and loathing in NZ

EDITORIAL: Higher inflation means Kiwis need to brace for higher interest rates.

Reserve Bank hikes OCR - mortgage rates already rising

The Reserve Bank has today lifted the Official Cash Rate to 0.50 per cent.

NZ wholesale interest rates surge, market looks past Covid

Wholesale interest rates are on a roll while expectations of OCR hikes gain momentum.

Not just rugby: NZ beating Australia on wage growth

Stronger wage growth is helping to drive rates up sooner in NZ, say ANZ economists.

Liam Dann: It's hard work holding out against lockdown despair

Strong GDP numbers next week give a timely reminder of how well the economy can recover.

Deputy governor Geoff Bascand to depart Reserve Bank

He will leave in early 2022.

Liam Dann: Precedented times - life in 2021 just feels like one giant caveat

The underlying strength of the economy in the past 18 months offers some comfort.

'Way too many hoops': First Home Grants fall short

First home buyers' scheme heading for the lowest number of grants ever paid out.

Reserve Bank tightens lending rules

Reserve Bank cleared to develop new debt rules if it avoids harming first home buyers.

The winners and losers of the low interest rate era

A Reserve Bank report shows the benefits of low interest rates vary across age groups.

Inflation data moves market - wholesale rates hit 16-month high

NZ wholesale rates are at 16-month highs after today's CPI data.

Economist: Why the cash rate rise will affect just about everyone

Reserve Bank held the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 per cent yesterday.

OCR tipped to rise in August, Reserve Bank to stop printing money

The official cash rate remains unchanged but economists now expect hikes by August.

Reserve Bank pays nearly $400k for art work labelled by Act leader as an 'over-priced monstrosity'

Reserve Bank's lobby redesign includes nearly $400,000 for Māori art work and design.

NZ's Reserve Bank may hint at a path to normality at OCR review

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep its official cash rate on hold this week.