Economic reports archive.
Baby steps – RBNZ MPS preview, Nov 2018
Recent data on the New Zealand economy and inflation has been clearly stronger...
NZ labour market preview, Q3 2018
We expect modest jobs growth and an uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.6%
Different strokes for different folks
Rapid population growth fuelled by record net migration provided a powerful boost...
All gassed up
Consumer price inflation increased by more than expected in September, rising to...
Fortnightly Agri Update
Last week Fonterra downgraded its milk price forecast for the current season to a...
NZ CPI review, Q3 2018 – It all adds up
Inflation was stronger than expected in the September quarter. Higher fuel prices...
Rolling along
After recent weak business confidence headlines, we had several reminders last...
NZ CPI preview, Q3 2018 – Gas in the tank
Rising oil prices and a lower exchange rate are expect to lift annual inflation to 1.7%...
Home Truths
The latest housing market data from the REINZ and others suggests that the...
NZ fiscal accounts, year to June 2018
The Government recorded a much larger than expected surplus in the June 2018...
A winter of discontent?
Business confidence has fallen significantly over the past year. There’s no doubt...
Fortnightly Agri Update
International beef prices are coming under increased pressure on the back of a...