When will house prices return to their pre-slump peaks?, All things property, under OneRoof
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Property values dropped 14% during the downturn., All things property, under OneRoof
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JULY - DECEMBER 2023
The dance of the seven veils mini-Budget? | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
Terry Baucher went to the mini-Budget lockup. This is what he learned about signaled tax changes
Finally, some good news on interest rates - Asia Times
Asia Times
If you're trying to build up your savings account, these are happy times. For years, you earned almost nothing on your savings, even if you parked them in
Economic dark before dawn as new year approaches
Newsroom
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones expects things to pick up in the second half of next year
Podcast: Adrian Orr on doing whatever it takes to achieve low and stable inflation, and his ideal scenario for monetary policy in a year's time | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off
Tony Alexander: Is the cash rate likely to go up again in 2024?, All things property, under OneRoof
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The Reserve Bank has given itself options., All things property, under OneRoof
Term deposit rates: New Zealand versus Australia | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
New Zealand remains a better place to save than Australia via a term deposit, with our interest rates higher. But the advantages may ease back in 2024
China not out of the woods despite green shoots - Asia Times
Asia Times
As China shows sparks of recovery, it’s best not to get too excited about the improving health of Asia’s biggest economy. That’s especially true if you’re
Tony Alexander: Why Kiwis shouldn’t bet against a rapid rise in house prices, All things property, under OneRoof
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First-home buyers are out in force., All things property, under OneRoof
Westpac chief economist: Don't expect interest rate cuts until 2025, All things property, under OneRoof
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Strong migration will be a key driver of the housing market next year., All things property, under OneRoof
What would Act and NZ First negotiate in a coalition agreement? | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
Climate change, government spending, and the retirement age are likely to be sticking points in a three-party coalition negotiation between National, Act & NZ First
How to read China's US Treasury sell-off - Asia Times
Asia Times
In the home stretch of a rocky 2023, China and Warren Buffett are warning the global economy that the year ahead could be even more precarious. Not
Tony Alexander: Investors are feeling a lot happier - should first home buyers be worried?, All things property, under OneRoof
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The change in government is having a positive effect on investor sentiment., All things property, under OneRoof
Sorry Stats NZ, but we still need to get a faster handle on inflation and GDP data | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
David Hargreaves welcomes news Statistics NZ will produce more timely, monthly, pricing data but reckons we still need a full CPI indicator every month and an earlier view of GDP information
Inflation's pleasant shock! The OCR hikes may be over | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
Inflation has fallen by far more than anybody expected, despite surging fuel costs, which suggests the Reserve Bank's interest rate rises of the recent past are working
Tony Alexander: If investors win at the polls, expect FOMO to ramp up, All things property, under OneRoof
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First home buyers may feel a need to get in before investors make a comeback., All things property, under OneRoof
Rate worries: Was the Reserve Bank just playing safe ahead of the election?, All things property, under OneRoof
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The five things you need to know about the housing market this week., All things property, under OneRoof
Tony Alexander: Higher interest rates are unlikely to kill off the house price surge, All things property, under OneRoof
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There are too many competing factors at play., All things property, under OneRoof
Last OCR call before the election: What will the Reserve Bank do?, All things property, under OneRoof
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The five things you need to know about the housing market this week., All things property, under OneRoof
China's double-edged Belt and Road debt trap - Asia Times
Asia Times
As the world’s largest bilateral lender, China faces challenges in dealing with the debt distress of some of its borrowers under the Belt and Road
Gird yourself. Home loan rates will likely rise soon - again | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
Even though rates are now at fifteen year highs, home loan borrowers should be anticipating further fixed rate rises, and quite soon for the next shift up
Protectionism started the geopolitical fire | interest.co.nz
interest.co.nz
Pinelopi Goldberg considers the role that tariffs have played in undermining global cooperation and driving conflict
US at grave risk of China tech war retaliation - Asia Times
Asia Times
NEW YORK – America doesn’t have the factories or skilled labor to replace Chinese imports that support defense contractors and basic infrastructure, leaving the US economy vulnerable to harm …
World isn't ready for what Ueda's trying to say - Asia Times
Asia Times
TOKYO – The most surprising thing about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffling his Cabinet is that he actually thinks he’s running Asia’s No 2 economy. That would actually be Kazuo Ueda,…
Reserve Bank Credibility In Question Over 'Blackballing' Of Experts | Newsroom
Newsroom
Allowing macroeconomic and monetary experts to serve on the Monetary Policy Committee is welcome. But, asks Eric Crampton, how did Reserve Bank believe there had never really been a ban?
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