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Kiwi Economics

Kiwibank economists Jarrod Kerr, Jeremy Couchman and Mary Jo Vergara 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

The recession we had to have, was bad. The recovery we want to have, needs fuel.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 17 September

Our Take on the June Quarter 2020 GDP report

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Taking a look at the Government’s books.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 16 September

Review of PREFU 2020

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RBNZ well Orr-ganised in ‘active preparation’.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 12 August

Our Take on the RBNZ'S August 2020 Monetary Policy Statement

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90% of the drop in Kiwi employment were women. But Covid creates confusion

Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 5 August

Review of June Quarter 2020 Labour Market Report - A female focus

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Simply Unbelievable. Don’t judge a labour market by its unemployment rate.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 5 August

Review of June Quarter 2020 Labour Market Report

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2020 Property Insights: The Covid correction may cure, as the chronic shortage continues.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 5 August

The latest property report from Kiwi Economics

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Covid-19 has caused a large puncture = deflation

Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 16 July

Review of June quarter 2020 CPI data

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Pacifier: record low rates supported by copious amounts of QE. And negative rates are a risk.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 10 July

Updated Financial Market Note

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Icy climb: our forecasts are tweaked higher on a whiff of optimism.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 26 June

Our June economic forecasts

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A weaker starting point for a Kiwi economy in a severe recession. But things are on the up…

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 18 June

Our take on March Quarter 2020 GDP data

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