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Liam Dann: Why forecast interest rate hikes are a huge relief

Debate on the rise of inflation is running hot, thankfully Adrian Orr isn't picking sides.

Liam Dann: America is going to war on tax havens and it's going to change the world

Covid-19 and Joe Biden are driving the biggest change in global economics in 40 years.

New Treasury role for Westpac chief economist

Dominick Stephens will work with Treasury on a 10-month secondment from Westpac.

'No free lunch' - Orr's warning for property speculators

After early success NZ now faces a difficult period, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says.

Brian Fallow: Debt target? What debt target?

Strict numerical goals are out the window, thanks to Covid.

Money Talks: Why economists get it wrong more often than right

ANZ economist Sharon Zollner shares thoughts on money, debt and the price of lollies.

Liam Dann: The real house price problem is us

Property hysteria is here again, highlighting just how entrenched the issue is in NZ.

Economy Hub: Adrian Orr on the politics of house prices

Watch: Adrian Orr talks to Liam Dann about house prices, Covid recovery...and that letter.

Coronavirus emergency move: Reserve Bank cuts OCR to record low

The central bank was not scheduled to review the OCR until March 25.

Audrey Young: How coronavirus will impact election

It could become an election year contest between competence and relevancy.

Rate cuts, fiscal stimulus in store for NZ if coronavirus hits harder

Still more fiscal stimulus looks likely if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse.

Liam Dann: Govt should ignore calls for panic spending

Calls for Grant Robertson to launch emergency economic stimulus are unrealistic.

Cullen: Everyone wants a slice of the surplus

Comment: 'Welter of ignorance and self-interest' rises to call for a slice of the action.

Robertson holds nerve on spending as growth slows

Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.

Liam Dann: Robertson's cautious approach should reassure business

Robertson has stuck to his guns on fiscal responsibility despite calls to spend more.

Norman Gemmell: Do we need a second Treasury?

COMMENT: The Government seems to have decided NZ needs another source of fiscal advice.