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11/08/2011: Rumour & Intrigue

Marianne Falconer — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:55:45 +0000

Chief Economist Dominick Stephens presents economic insights in this bite-sized weekly video. This week: What does volatility on global financial markets mean for New Zealand?

Economic Bulletin: ‘Receding’ chance of early rate hikes

Marianne Falconer — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:29:40 +0000

Highlights of this most recent economic bulletin:

We now expect the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR on hold in September, with the next move being a 25bp hike in December.
The RBNZ set out two conditions for removing the ‘insurance’ rate cut put in place after the February quake: that global financial risks recede and the economy continues to recover.
One of those conditions is clearly not going to be met by September.

04/08/2011: Behind the facade

Marianne Falconer — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:05:39 +0000

Global markets have become more volatile as attention returns to signs of slower growth.

21/07/2011: Smoke and Mirrors

Marianne Falconer — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:49:37 +0000

Senior Economist Dominick Stephens presents economic insights in this bite-sized weekly video. Despite high inflation, we do not expect the Reserve Bank will hike the OCR earlier than December this year. Find out why in this bite-sized video update.

14/07/2011: Back on track

Marianne Falconer — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:51:58 +0000

Senior Economist Dominick Stephens presents economic insights in this bite-sized weekly video. GDP figures show that New Zealand’s economic recovery was well under way in the March quarter. How will the RBNZ respond? Find out in this Weekly Economic Insight:

10/08/2011: Yes. No. Maybe.

Marianne Falconer — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:10:16 +0000

The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold and issued a nuanced outlook for interest rates.

07/07/2011: The ball keeps rolling

Marianne Falconer — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:05:26 +0000

Senior Economist Dominick Stephens presents economic insights in this bite-sized weekly video. Further indications that the economy was steadily recovering over the first half of 2011.

28/06/2011: positive results from this week’s Greek austerity votes, and more…

Marianne Falconer — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:52:38 +0000

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27/06/2011: Markets focussed on Europe, Greece in particular, and more…

Marianne Falconer — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:28:46 +0000

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01/06/2011: NZD upward momentum remains intact, and more…

Marianne Falconer — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:31:57 +0000

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