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Reserve Bank 'not set to shift rates just yet'

Bank expected to stick with 'wait and see' approach but harder yards lie ahead

IMF forecasts biggest global boom in 40 years

A path out of the pandemic is now clear and the US economy will lead growth, the IMF says.

Liam Dann: GDP slump means NZ probably back in recession

The GDP slump is a reminder that we still have a tough road of economic recovery ahead.

'We need to let some businesses fail' - economist

We're entering the toughest phase of the recovery, says BNZ chief economist Paul Conway

Economists at odds over this week's big GDP number

Did the economy lose its post-lockdown momentum in the final quarter of 2020?

Brian Fallow: Jobs bouncing back from Covid? Not so fast

PAYE data suggests employment hasn't recovered as strongly as believed.

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

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

Robertson's RBNZ policy change 'goes too far' - economist

Cameron Bagrie says reference to "Government policy" risks undermining RBNZ independence.

House prices tipped to overshadow Reserve Bank risk review

RBNZ to release its financial stability report, with house prices likely to dominate.

Seymour criticises RBNZ for 'irresponsible' policy

The Act Party leader says the bank is inflating asset bubbles, creating political unrest.

Liam Dann: House price boom raises stakes for Reserve Bank

The Covid housing boom shows Reserve Bank policy working but could see return of LVRs.

Brian Fallow: Spot the difference in parties' plans

You would normally expect National to be more fiscally prudent. Not this time.

Reserve Bank outlines plans for powerful new tool to push rates lower

The Reserve Bank is preparing a new policy tool to push interest rates even lower.

Editorial: Hero or villain? NZ's housing boom is back

Hot property in a pandemic? The housing market is heating up again despite Covid.

Liam Dann: Like it or not, it's house prices to the economic rescue

All the signs are pointing to the housing market as NZ's economic safety net - again.

Local Focus: Tukituki candidates address credibility

Tukituki candidates address credibility for recovery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.