Cameron Bagrie
Consumer confidence remains elevated
The winds appear to be blowing in consumers' favour with the outlook for the economy in reasonable shape. Audio
A US Federal Reserve rate rise would help RBNZ
ANZ Bank's chief economist Cameron Bagrie says a rate rise by the Federal Reserve would on balance be a boon to Graeme Wheeler. 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
Dollar holds after Fed keeps rates steady
The New Zealand dollar has held its recent gains despite signs the United States will likely raise interest rates at the end of the year. 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
Economy flagging growth towards four percent
A slew of economic news shows the economy is picking up pace, and has one analyst suggesting growth of between three and four percent in the coming year. Audio
Small business survey points to emerging wage pressures
A recent survey of small business confidence points to emerging wage pressures as the economy is expected to continue to expand. Audio
Small business confidence strong, wage pressures increase
Small business confidence is at the highest level this year, although growth expectations could be constrained by a lack of skilled staff. Audio
Business confidence at a six-month high
Business confidence is at a six-month high pointing to an acceleration in economic growth. 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
OCR held at 2.25%
The Kiwi dollar is trading above 71 cents against its US counterpart for the first time in a year, after the Reserve Bank held the official cash rate at 2-point-25 percent, as many analysts had been… Audio
Business confidence continues to recover
The latest business confidence survey suggests the economy has grown at a steady clip in the first part of the year. Audio
No surprises budget stirs few business passions
The government's budget fulfilled most business expectations offering no surprises, sticking to a consistent and middle of the road approach to spending and economic management. Audio
Social spending to be budget winner, business wishlist modest
The government's annual budget is released this Thursday and the expectations have already been largely shaped by a plethora of pre-budget announcements Audio
Consumer confidence dips to seven month low - survey
Consumer confidence has dipped to its lowest level in seven months, with higher petrol prices and concerns about the property market taking the edge off sentiment. Audio
Reserve Bank to publish banking stability report today
In little more than 90 minutes the Reserve Bank will publish its twice yearly report on the health of New Zealand's financial system. Audio
RBNZ confirms interest rate leak, scraps media lock-ups
An economist is warning the Reserve Bank's decision to scrap lock-ups following a leak its interest rate decision last month will come at a cost. Audio
Weaker business confidence survey disguises inner resilience
A further weakening in overall business confidence is disguising an underlying resilience for many companies, according to the ANZ Bank. Audio
Business confidence drops again
Business confidence has continued to fall, particularly in the agricultural sector, with only a net 3 percent of firms upbeat about the economy's prospects.
ANZ inflation gauge continues to track at low levels
Inflation looks set to have stayed at multi-year lows, if the ANZ bank's latest monthly gauge is anything to go by. Audio