Nick Tuffley
Can wages keep up with rates rises?
With interest rates set to increase, can employees expect their pay to rise in step? Kathryn Ryan talks to ASB economist Nick Tuffley, Shay Peters from the professional recruitment firm Robert Walters… Audio
Inflation may eventually feed through to higher wages
The latest inflation figures have offered a few surprises. As expected the annual rate edged back into the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target Audio
Inflation gathers pace in Q4: but not a worry to RBNZ
Inflation has risen at its fastest pace in a couple of years. Audio
International trade outlook could be tempered by Trump election
A recent survey shows importers are more optimistic than exporters about the outlook for the New Zealand dollar, but that could change following the election of Donald Trump to president of the United… Audio
Importers more positive than exporters on outlook for the kiwi
A recent survey of businesses shows the currency is expected to remain steady over the coming year, with importers more optimistic than exporters about the outlook for the New Zealand dollar. Audio
Terms of trade set to tick up
The country's terms of trade - the broad measure of how we pay our way in the world - are picked to tick up on the back of improving commodity prices. Audio
NZ's economy going strong, but risks being 'trumpled' on
The ASB Bank says New Zealand's economy is going strong, but the rosy outlook could turn sour if Donald Trump becomes the next president of the United States. Audio
More hedging activity to protect in volatile times
The latest ASB Bank Kiwi Dollar Barometer shows foreign exchange hedging is at its highest level in two years. Audio
Growth more balanced, spread about, rates to fall
The strong economic growth numbers have done nothing to dispel the likelihood of another rate cut by the Reserve Bank by the end of the year. Audio
Early Business News for 16 September 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Economic growth solid but a touch below expectations
The economy is continuing to expand at a steady pace, thanks to strong domestic and export demand. ASB Bank's chief economist Nick Tuffley says the numbers show an economy performing well. Audio
House-buying sentiment falls, points to further weakness ahead
House-buying sentiment is down across the country and expected to weaken further as new mortgage lending restrictions take hold in October. Audio
House-buying confidence takes a hit
House-buying confidence has taken a hit, with a sharp drop in the number of people thinking it's a good time to buy a house falling to the lowest level in more than four years. Audio
RBNZ house lending limits cement rate cuts
But one place where the Reserve Bank's tighter rules for property lending looks like it will have a direct impact is in the interst rate market. Audio
RBNZ lending limits likely to have temporary effect
The Reserve Bank's latest set of rules to limit bank lending on housing to try to cool the hot property market has come as no surprise but is likely to have only a limited impact. Audio
Inflation data due out today
Inflation will be the key business topic with official data for the second quarter out today. Audio
Exporters expect kiwi to drop to 65 cents in a year
The currency is expected to dip to somewhere around 65 cents against its US counterpart. Audio
Rate cutting cycle could be at an end
The Reserve Bank is signalling one more interest rate cut after leaving the official cash rate on hold at 2 point 25 percent yesterday, but debate is raging over whether it will be needed or not. Audio
Building consents rebound
As you may have heard in the news, building consents rebounded in April, though growth continues to ease due to fewer permits for apartments in Auckland. Audio
Fonterra picks a conservative forecast - economist
An economist says the dairy giant, Fonterra, has been conservative when setting its opening forecast price for the new season. Audio
