Cameron Bagrie
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
RBNZ set to leave cash rate at 2.5 pct, but send dovish message
The Reserve Bank releases its first detailed look at the economy this week, complete with economic and financial market forecasts. Audio
Early Business News for 7 March 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
ANZ Bank joins the rate cutting club
The ANZ Bank has joined the club of forecasters now expecting the Reserve Bank will have to cut interest rates to support the economy in the face of weak inflation presures, a too-high currency and… Audio
Business confidence slides in global turmoil
Business confidence has fallen sharply as financial market turbulence and fears of slower world growth have dented sentiment. Audio
Global headwinds for consumer confidence
An economist says global volatility will be one of the key things that may upset consumer confidence. Audio
RBNZ may feel heat from low inflation expectations
An economist says a survey of inflation expectations gives no immediate reason for panic or a cut in interest rates. Audio
Talk of rate cuts as soon as March
The prospect of the Reserve Bank resuming interest rate cuts has been talked up after the bank's statement yesterday. Audio
Fitch revises down NZ's economic outlook
The International ratings agency Fitch has revised down its assessment of New Zealand's economic outlook. Audio
NZ economy on a good footing - surveys
The New Zealand economy looks to be in good shape and able to face some of the challenges that may arise from overseas. Audio
Business confidence up on back of positive economic news
The strong rise in business confidence this month leading into the festive season is expected to carry through into the year ahead. Audio
ANZ Bank expects RBNZ to hold interest rates for some time
Most economists had been expecting the cut, but the ANZ Bank was a lone voice, calling on the Reserve Bank to hold steady because of the recent uptick in economic conditions. Audio
Business confidence hits six-month high in ANZ survey
Business confidence has improved to its highest level in six months, according to the ANZ Bank's latest business sentiment survey. Audio
Today's market update
Business confidence is at its highest level in six months, bouncing back from the weak dairy prices and global economic uncertainty that saw it fall to a six-year low in May. Audio
