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Reserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spike

The central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for now

ANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?

Matthew Hooton: We don’t have the cash to 'look through' the Iran war

OPINION: Willis, Breman mustn’t borrow and spend to deal with the latest 'one-off' crisis.

'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook

Strong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.

GDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025?

Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter.

Reserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for now

ANALYSIS: Could change in housing market dynamics slow the economic recovery?

Food prices experience largest monthly rise in four years as grocery prices jump

Takeaway coffee and chocolate prices have risen sharply.

Interest rate hike sooner? RBNZ expected to bring OCR rise forward as inflation risk grows

The RBNZ must find a balance between supporting the recovery and managing inflation risk.