Cameron Bagrie
Business confidence solid, but faces chilly breeze
Local businesses seem to have an almost irrepressible confidence in the outlook for the broader economy and more particularly in their own prospects. Audio
Economist says economy strong enough to withstand quakes
An economist says the local economy is strong and resilient to deal with the challenges from the earthquakes. Audio
Homeowners brace for higher fixed-term mortgage rates
Home-owners are bracing for higher rates for fixed-term mortgages with ASB increasing its 3-year and 5-year standard rates, and other banks predicted to follow suit this week. Audio
Business confidence solid, but faces chilly breeze
The latest measure of business confidence shows an economy ticking over nicely and heading towards 4 percent growth. Audio
Consumer confidence rises to strongest since mid-2015
The economy appears to be in something of a sweet spot at present if the raft of numbers that came out yesterday is anything to go by. Audio
Inflation at rock bottom and set to rise - ANZ
ANZ believes inflation has hit rock bottom and is on the way up from here on in. Audio
Treasury says NZers' debt levels highest since 2000
A new Treasury paper says people are borrowing more money than at any time since 2000. Audio
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
