Michael Gordon
LVR easing to have marginal effect - economist
The easing in Reserve Bank lending restrictions on home buyers is likely to have only a marginal effect on the housing market. Audio
Unemployment falls and wages rise
Unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in close to nine years with the number of new jobs outpacing the growth in the workforce. Audio
Terms of trade rises in June quarter
New Zealand's purchasing power with the rest of the world in the past three months remains at near record levels. Audio
Cooling housing market not a sign of a sharp market correction
And it could be that the softness that's now affecting the housing market is likely to stay with us for much of the rest of the year. Audio
Worker confidence has hit an eight-year high
Worker confidence has hit an eight-year high, offsetting a dip earlier in the year. Audio
Terms of trade jump to highest level since early 1970s
The terms of trade -- the broad measure of how we pay our way in the world -- hit its highest level in 44 years, thanks to stronger commodity prices. Audio
Inflation hits five year high on food and petrol
As you may have heard in the news, there's been a strong surge in inflation, which has hit its highest level since mid-2011. Audio
Consumer confidence edges back
Consumer confidence has pulled back slightly after a couple of strong quarters, though households remain upbeat about the economy and their own financial position. Audio
Fed rate rise sends NZ dollar reeling, back RBNZ on hold
The immediate market reaction to the Federal Reserve's rate rise was to send share prices on Wall Street lower and to send the U.S. dollar and interest rates higher. Audio
RBNZ hints at November rate cut
The Reserve Bank has reinfored expectations it will cut interest rates next month. Audio
Fonterra lifts forecast payout to farmers as dairy prices rise
As you may have heard in the news .... Fonterra has lifted its forecast payout to dairy farmers following a sharp rise in global prices. Audio
Inflation expectations fractionally higher
Inflation expectations for the next two years have risen a touch, but still hang around 20-year lows adding to a case for an interest rate cut next week. Audio
40% deposit for property investors
Westpac's acting Chief Economist Michael Gordon talsk about the new RBNZ rules for property investors. Audio
Two rate cuts this year to counter low inflation possible
Two interest rate cuts this year to a record low 1.75 percent cannot be discounted in the wake of another soft inflation reading and persistently high currency. Audio
Inflation lower than expected
Inflation in the past three months was below expectations at zero-point-4 percent. Audio
RBNZ in impasse with Government
Acting chief economist of Westpac Michael Gordon talks about the impasse over the housing crisis. And what do we need in a Reserve Bank governor? Audio
RBNZ needs mates on housing front - Westpac bank
Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank needs a few friends to help it cool the housing market, according to Westpac Bank. Audio
Cooling the housing market
Acting chief economist of Westpac Michael Gordon talks about what's anticpated in this afternoon's Reserve Bank announcement. Audio
Balance of payments surplus for Q1, annual deficit
The boom in tourism has underpinned a surplus in the balance of payments and offset lower export earnings. Audio
Debt-to-income ratios may not impact house prices
An economist says an introduction of debt-to-income-based limits on lending might not have a lasting impact on rampant house prices. Audio