Official Cash RateChristchurch earthquake to prompt OCR cut, says ASB economistAn ASB Bank economist says she expects Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in part due to the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake.23 Feb 11:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateForeign investors keep piling into NZ govt debtForeign investors boosted their share of government debt on issue last month to just shy of $28b, as the Crown borrows $300m a week to maintain its spending programme.14 Feb 08:15 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWorld shares rally on good Portugal newsEquities in Europe and on Wall Street rallied after Portugal's successful bond sale eased concerns about the euro-zone's debt crisis.12 Jan 07:30 PM
OpinionBusting the myths of a capital gains taxSouth Africa's experience points the way... 11 Jan 04:30 PM
Agribusiness<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Good news, bad newsIf the good news is that the Reserve Bank expects rates to be lower for longer, the bad news is why it thinks that.08 Dec 09:45 PM
Official Cash RateEurozone future not bright, despite Irish rescueIreland's travails may be short-lived, but the eurozone's future is not looking good.22 Nov 07:30 PM
EconomyFed must spend up to stop markets going into tailspinCentral bankers would like to be able to get back to business as usual.20 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessNZ has fourth lowest GST rate in OECD: surveyNew Zealand has one of the lowest GST rates in the OECD, despite households now being charged at a higher rate than before.18 Oct 10:45 PM
EconomyGovt claims credit for six-year inflation lowThe Government is claiming credit for low price rises, saying people have more money in their pockets on the back on low inflation and increasing wages.18 Oct 05:52 AM
EconomyAnnual inflation 1.5pc, lowest since 2004Latest inflation stats show a 1.1pc rise in the CPI for the September quarter, which means an annual inflation rate of 1.5pc.18 Oct 12:30 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateTame inflation may show high dollar is doing Bollard's workNew Zealand probably recorded the tamest inflation in a decade in the third quarter, helped by a tepid economy and a rapidly appreciating currency.14 Oct 07:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar eases ahead of QSBO, RBA meetingThe New Zealand dollar fell from a 10-month high as a pick-up in American housing data polished the appeal of the beaten-down greenback.04 Oct 08:15 PM
