Nick Tuffley
NZ's economy going strong, but risks being 'trumpled' on
The ASB Bank says New Zealand's economy is going strong, but the rosy outlook could turn sour if Donald Trump becomes the next president of the United States. Audio
More hedging activity to protect in volatile times
The latest ASB Bank Kiwi Dollar Barometer shows foreign exchange hedging is at its highest level in two years. Audio
Growth more balanced, spread about, rates to fall
The strong economic growth numbers have done nothing to dispel the likelihood of another rate cut by the Reserve Bank by the end of the year. Audio
Early Business News for 16 September 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Economic growth solid but a touch below expectations
The economy is continuing to expand at a steady pace, thanks to strong domestic and export demand. ASB Bank's chief economist Nick Tuffley says the numbers show an economy performing well. Audio
House-buying sentiment falls, points to further weakness ahead
House-buying sentiment is down across the country and expected to weaken further as new mortgage lending restrictions take hold in October. Audio
House-buying confidence takes a hit
House-buying confidence has taken a hit, with a sharp drop in the number of people thinking it's a good time to buy a house falling to the lowest level in more than four years. Audio
RBNZ house lending limits cement rate cuts
But one place where the Reserve Bank's tighter rules for property lending looks like it will have a direct impact is in the interst rate market. Audio
RBNZ lending limits likely to have temporary effect
The Reserve Bank's latest set of rules to limit bank lending on housing to try to cool the hot property market has come as no surprise but is likely to have only a limited impact. Audio
Inflation data due out today
Inflation will be the key business topic with official data for the second quarter out today. Audio
Exporters expect kiwi to drop to 65 cents in a year
The currency is expected to dip to somewhere around 65 cents against its US counterpart. 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
Building consents rebound
As you may have heard in the news, building consents rebounded in April, though growth continues to ease due to fewer permits for apartments in Auckland. Audio
Fonterra picks a conservative forecast - economist
An economist says the dairy giant, Fonterra, has been conservative when setting its opening forecast price for the new season. Audio
Inflation expectations for the next two years have risen
Inflation expectations for the next two years have risen off record lows, but only just. Audio
RBNZ to hold the line for now on rates and bank risks
Pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates further has eased given the risks in the latest report on the health of the banking system. Audio
Rising house prices could lead to further lending restictions
Rising national house prices are expected to weigh on the Reserve Bank's thinking, when it releases its financial stability report tomorrow. Audio
Bank suggests 50 basis point cut to OCR
Meanwhile ASB's chief economist suggests the Reserve Bank should cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.75 percent. Audio
Nick Tuffley live on inflation data released today
Inflation will be the key business topic with official data for the first quarter out today. A Reuters poll of economists is picking zero-point-1 percent for the quarter and zero-point-4 percent for… Audio
Card spending up a touch in March
Spending using electronic cards has risen a touch, but the warmer weather is affecting clothing sales. Audio
