Cameron Bagrie
RBNZ set to leave cash rate at 2.5 pct, but send dovish message
The Reserve Bank releases its first detailed look at the economy this week, complete with economic and financial market forecasts. Audio
Early Business News for 7 March 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
ANZ Bank joins the rate cutting club
The ANZ Bank has joined the club of forecasters now expecting the Reserve Bank will have to cut interest rates to support the economy in the face of weak inflation presures, a too-high currency and… Audio
Business confidence slides in global turmoil
Business confidence has fallen sharply as financial market turbulence and fears of slower world growth have dented sentiment. Audio
Global headwinds for consumer confidence
An economist says global volatility will be one of the key things that may upset consumer confidence. Audio
RBNZ may feel heat from low inflation expectations
An economist says a survey of inflation expectations gives no immediate reason for panic or a cut in interest rates. Audio
Talk of rate cuts as soon as March
The prospect of the Reserve Bank resuming interest rate cuts has been talked up after the bank's statement yesterday. Audio
Fitch revises down NZ's economic outlook
The International ratings agency Fitch has revised down its assessment of New Zealand's economic outlook. Audio
NZ economy on a good footing - surveys
The New Zealand economy looks to be in good shape and able to face some of the challenges that may arise from overseas. Audio
Business confidence up on back of positive economic news
The strong rise in business confidence this month leading into the festive season is expected to carry through into the year ahead. Audio
ANZ Bank expects RBNZ to hold interest rates for some time
Most economists had been expecting the cut, but the ANZ Bank was a lone voice, calling on the Reserve Bank to hold steady because of the recent uptick in economic conditions. Audio
Business confidence hits six-month high in ANZ survey
Business confidence has improved to its highest level in six months, according to the ANZ Bank's latest business sentiment survey. Audio
Today's market update
Business confidence is at its highest level in six months, bouncing back from the weak dairy prices and global economic uncertainty that saw it fall to a six-year low in May. Audio
Economic picture not as gloomy - economist
An economist says New Zealanders have realised the economy is more than just dairy and the picture isn't as gloomy as believed. Audio
RBNZ cuts OCR to 2.75%, signals more to come
The dollar has fallen more than a cent after the Reserve Bank cut the benchmark interest rate for the third consecutive time, and signalled more reductions are likely. Audio
Commodity prices fall for the fifth consecutive month
Commodity prices have declined for the fifth consecutive month. Audio
Two new reports show biz confidence and growth down
Business confidence, a good indicator of where the economy is headed, has hit a six year low according to ANZ data yesterday. Audio
Business confidence continues to tumble
Business confidence has continued to tumble, hitting fresh six year lows Audio
Regional economic activity slows
The latest survey on economic activity has one economist calling it anemic. Audio
New Zealand markets react after world markets fall
All eyes will be on world stock markets today after Wall Street and Europe's main markets tumbled more than three percent on Friday. Audio