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Kiwi Economics

Kiwibank economists Jarrod Kerr, Mary Jo Vergara, and Sabrina Delgado contribute regular articles to provide topical and unique insights into the New Zealand economy.  If you’re interested in receiving our economic updates delivered straight to your inbox, simply click here to sign up. Or follow us on Twitter: @kiwieconomics

A hawkish surprise as the RBNZ runs out of patience.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 29 November

Our take on the RBNZ's Nov-23 Monetary Policy Statement

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Climbing the property ladder? More like climbing the rate ladder. More pain is in train.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 16 November

Note on Mortgage Refixing 

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The Kiwi labour market continues to cool.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 1 November

Our take on the September 2023 quarter Labour Market report

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It’s all about inflation. And inflation is weakening.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 17 October

Our take on the September 2023 quarter Consumer Price Index

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Confidence is returning, and the housing market is springing back to life.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 12 October

Our take on the September 2023 REINZ data

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We're spending more to get less, but Barbie was an atomic success.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 10 October

Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: September 2023 quarter

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The RBNZ kept the cash rate unchanged, and expressed a desire to keep rates restrictive.

Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 4 October

Our take on the RBNZ's October Monetary Policy Review

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Business confidence continues to recover, but pessimism reigns over the year ahead.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 3 October

Our take on NZIER's Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - September Quarter

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The Kiwi dollar has dropped into a lower trading range. NZD to hit 55c.

Published on 24 September

FX Tactical September 2023

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A stronger bounce off a stronger base. But we’re likely to see a double dip recession.

Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 21 September

Our take on the June 2023 GDP

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