BDBDBanking and financeDollar dives after rate hikeThe Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has raised the official cash rate as expected - leading the kiwi dollar to instantly take a tumble.23 Jul 09:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar 'unsustainably high,' says EnglishFinance Minister Bill English said the Kiwi dollar, which hit a record on a trade-weighted basis this year, is "unsustainably high".23 Jul 03:51 AM
Official Cash RateShadow board backs OCR rise - justNZIER's monetary policy shadow board thinks the Reserve Bank should raise the official cash rate to 3.5 per cent tomorrow, but it is a line ball call.22 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar sinks further on air crash, Gaza offensive newsThe Kiwi dollar extended its slide as the crash of a Malaysian jet in rebel-held Ukraine and a ground offensive in Gaza sapped risk appetite worldwide.17 Jul 09:02 PM
BDBDEconomyHouse sales, prices, fall in JuneHouse sales fell in June from a year earlier, led by properties of $400k or less, indicating the LVR restrictions are curbing demand at the cheaper end of the market.13 Jul 10:55 PM
Banking and financeWorld-beating dollar seen topping out near recordNew Zealand's dollar is the most overstretched in three years, trading patterns suggest, putting in jeopardy its chances of surpassing a record high.13 Jul 09:02 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises to 13-month high against EuroThe New Zealand dollar touched a 13-month high against the euro overnight.10 Jul 09:15 PM
Official Cash RateReserve bank lifts growth 'speed limit'The Reserve Bank has revised up its estimate of the economy's potential or non-inflationary growth rate next year, but it is still shy of the levels prevailing between the mid-90s and mid-2000s.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeDollar poised to pass record highThe New Zealand dollar is within striking distance of its post-float high against the US dollar and may surpass it, says an analyst.09 Jul 01:30 AM
