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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

It looks like we have seen the peak in interest rates. The RBNZ has finally relented.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 24 May

Our take on the RBNZ's May Monetary Policy Statement

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A soft starting point, an optimistic outlook, and a delayed return to surplus.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 18 May

Our take on Budget 2023

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Kiwi house prices continue to decline, but may be finding a bottom.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 11 May

Our take on the REINZ April 2023 Housing Market Update

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Strong job gains and chunky pay rises. Not bad for old data that lags. We expect a cooling from here.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 3 May

Our take on the March 2023 quarter Labour Market report

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Inflation is easing… finally. What does it mean?

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 20 April

Our take on the March 2023 quarter Consumer Price Index 

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Kiwi house prices continue to fall. But they won’t fall forever.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 18 April

Our take on the March 2023 REINZ report

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when the party’s over. Spending falls after the festivities.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 11 April

Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: March 2023 quarter

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The RBNZ overdelivers in a bid to keep interest rates higher for longer. Wholesale rates had fallen…

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 5 April

Our take on the RBNZ April Monetary Policy Review

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Beleaguered businesses begrudgingly battle inflation. There are casualties, as firms reduce their workforce.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 4 April

Our take on the NZIER's March 2023 quarter QSBO

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We’ve mapped out three possible futures for the Kiwi dollar. Welcome to the multiverse.

Published on 29 March

Kiwibank Financial Markets and Economics: FX Tactical March 2023

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