Nick Tuffley
Treasury to release Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update
It's a big week for economic statistics, with Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update, or Hyefu, set to be released on Tuesday, the country's current account on Wednesday and the latest GDP… Audio
Inflation drops to lowest point in three years
Inflation is finally back inside the Reserve Bank's target band for the first time in three years. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Household interest payments expected to double by next year
Buckle up, because household interest payments are expected to double by mid next year, forcing more borrowers to default on their mortgages. In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Reserve Bank… Video, Audio
Interest rate hiked to 5.5 percent - economic analysis
High interest rates are here for a long time, not a good time, with the Reserve Bank cranking up the OCR another 25 basis points.
The central bank appears to think it's done its job - and 5.5 percent… Video, Audio
ASB predicts a recession worse than previously forecast
One of our major banks is forecasting New Zealand's economy will tip deeper into recession than previously forecast.
ASB's quarterly economic forecast says the country is now feeling the effects of… Audio
Reserve Bank's job harder post-Cyclone Gabrielle - economist
The Reserve Bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate 50 basis points as it presses on with getting inflation under control.
ASB Bank chief economist Nick Tuffley says the damage caused by Cyclone… Audio
Economists predicting 75 point OCR rise
Economists are predicting a record rise in the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday.
The Reserve Bank is expected to hike the rate by 75-basis-points, up to 4.25 percent.
That would be the biggest jump… Audio
New Zealand dollar sliding against US
The New Zealand dollar continues its slide as currency values around the world continue to drop.
It has already fallen 16 per cent in the past six months against the US dollar and has continued its… Audio
Recession averted in NZ, but will interest rates rise further?
NZ's economy's grew 1.7 percent in the past three months - defying more pessimistic forecasts. It is a complete turnaround on the slump experienced during an Omicron-riddled March quarter.
But anyone… Video, Audio
Economist explains Ukraine invasion's impact on KiwiSavers
The war in Ukraine might be happening thousands of kilometres away but you may have noticed a hit to your KiwiSaver this morning as a result. To explain what's going on we're joined by ASB chief… Video, Audio
The Panel for Tuesday 26 October: part 2
Panellists Ruwani Perera and Peter Dunne discuss vaccine polarisation, Smeg knives and ACC claims, rising milk prices and new housing rules. Audio
Business News for 28 August 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Overall pick-up in housing market
Residential property investors are showing a little more interest amid an overall pick-up in housing market sentiment. Audio
RBNZ underestimated bank capital changes' impact - economist
A chief economist says the Reserve Bank has underestimated the impact of its latest moves on borrowing.
The Reserve Bank is going to require banks to nearly double the amount of capital they need to… Audio
Business News for 25 November 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business News for 14 November 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
CPI beats RBNZ forecasts but interest rate cuts still likely
The latest inflation numbers have come in a tad stronger than expected but not enough to fire up the economy. Audio
