BDBDBanking and financeWheeler jolts market despite OCR holdThe kiwi dollar dropped by 1 US cent after the Reserve Bank warned that a strong currency could always prompt an OCR cut.13 Mar 10:37 PM
BDBDBanking and financeReserve Bank leaves OCR on holdThe Reserve Bank says the Official Cash Rate will stay at its record low of 2.5pc. The kiwi dollar dropped on the news.13 Mar 10:17 PM
Banking and financeOCR expected to stay lowThe financial markets see no chance the Reserve Bank will raise the official cash rate on Thursday, so their focus will be on how the accompanying monetary policy statement describes the balance of risks going forward.10 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank unveils 'tool-box' strategy paperThe Reserve Bank has released a consultation paper on the macro-prudential instruments it wants to add to its toolbox.04 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHousing loan ratios 'bank's call'Bill English says the greatest influence on the housing market will continue to be interest rates and supply constraints created by the planning system, writes Brian Fallow.27 Feb 10:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Reserve Bank heats dollar debateThe higher the exchange rate is, the lower interest rates can be, writes Brian Fallow. Asset price inflation, in the Auckland housing market at any rate, is alive and well.27 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesGraeme Wheeler: No easy fix for high kiwiThere are no simple solutions available to the Reserve Bank to deal with a New Zealand dollar that is significantly overvalued, says governor Graeme Wheeler.20 Feb 04:30 PM
