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Inflation bottoms out, price rises to follow - ANZ
Inflation has hit rock bottom and prices will start to rise from here on in, an ANZ economist says.
Housing market remains key concern for Reserve Bank
A surging housing market, low inflation expectations, and a strong exchange rate remain the Reserve Bank's major headaches, according to its annual report.
Reserve Bank likely to hold the line on OCR
The Reserve Bank looks set to sit on the sidelines when it reviews its official cash rate (OCR) on Thursday. Audio
RBNZ to hold rates this week
The Reserve Bank looks set to sit on the sidelines this week when it reviews its official cash rate on Thursday. Audio
Glenn Stevens passes the baton to deputy
It's the last day for the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens. Audio
Govt trusts indirectly invested in weapons, tobacco
Two government trusts have been found to have small amounts invested in companies that make controversial weapons and tobacco products.
Auckland house prices rise, but sales drop in sign market cooling
House prices are continuing to climb in Auckland, but there are signs the rate of growth is easing, according to data from a major real estate firm.
More interest rate cuts needed to increase inflation - NZIER
The Reserve Bank will have to cut interest rates twice more to nudge inflation back into its target band, according to the NZIER. Audio
Evening business for 23 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
RBNZ governor points to another rate cut, defends policy stance
As you may have heard in the news, another interest rate cut looks likely after the governor of the Reserve Bank mounted a strong defence of policy and the way he's implementing it. Audio
Reserve Bank defends continued interest cuts
Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has reaffirmed plans to further lower the official cash rate, defending the bank's strategy of continued cuts.
Reserve Bank urged to cut interest rate further
The Reserve Bank has defended its .25 percent interest rate cut today, saying a larger cut wasn't needed. Audio
RBNZ set to cut rates again before year end
As you may heard in the news, the Reserve Bank delivered the widely expected cash rate cut to 2 percent and signalled more to come. Audio
Time to revamp Reserve Bank riding instructions
A former Reserve bank chairman says it's time to rethink and amend the Reserve Banks' riding instructions about inflation targeting in a world of low price growth. Audio
Exporters doubt OCR cuts will lower dollar
An expected cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank is unlikely to help lower the dollar, exporters say.
Savers doing it tough - analyst
Savers are doing it tough in the low interest rate environment and should prepare for further easing, says an analyst.
Economists welcome Reserve Bank announcement
Economists are optimistic the Reserve Bank might achieve its goal of actually raising inflation. And they hope the New Zealand dollar will drop putting exporters in a better position. But as Eric… Audio
NZ dlr could be caught in race lower
The Reserve Bank's determination to puncture the high flying New Zealand dollar might result in it joining a battle of the central banks to talk down their currencies. Audio
Reserve Bank hints at rate cuts, dollar falls
The Reserve Bank is set to cut its cash rate next month to a record low and may deliver further cuts later in the year. Audio
