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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 house doesn’t always win. The market downturn worsens in April.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 12 May

Our take on REINZ housing market data for April 2022.

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Wages continue to rise as the labour market remains red hot. Covid caused absenteeism.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 4 May

Our take on the March 2022 quarter Labour Market report

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The housing market downturn deepened in March as omicron cases peaked.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 14 April

Out take on the March 2022 REINZ market report.

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The RBNZ frontloads tightening by pulling out the 50bp sledgehammer.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 13 April

Our take on the RBNZ's April 2022 Monetary Policy Review.

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Business confidence is weighted down as the Omicron virus spreads.

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

Our take on NZIER's business opinion survey for the March 2022 quarter.

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Seasonally weak spend, exacerbated by Omicron.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 11 April

Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: March 2022 quarter

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A grand reopening of Aotearoa is likely to add to labour shortages this year.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 1 April

 Net migration and the labour market

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A strong recovery to end 2021, but the next wave of challenges is already here: Omicron, Ukraine, and a housing market in retreat.

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

Our take on Q4 2021 GDP.

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The outlook for the housing market darkens further.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 14 March

Our take on the February 2022 REINZ housing market report.

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Hitchin’ a ride: interest rates are on the rise as inflation rates redline.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 9 March

Financial market update

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