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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 RBNZ is set to hike the cash rate again, as inflation remains public enemy number one.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 28 September

Preview of RBNZ October Monetary Policy Review

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Aotearoa avoided a technical recession, but the outlook is awkward.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 15 September

Our take on the June 2022 quarter GDP report

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Here’s some good news amongst the bad. Global shipping costs are falling.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 14 September

The current state of global shipping costs

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It's one-way traffic in the housing market. Prices fall further.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 13 September

Our take on the REINZ market data for August 2022.

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Housing supply and demand: from famine to feast.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 24 August

Our latest view on NZ's housing supply and demand and the housing market in general.

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Human behaviour: interest rates invert as inflation peaks and growth slows.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 23 August

Financial Markets note August 2022

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Inverted yield curves point to slower growth. The USD is no longer the favourite buy and hold.

Published on 19 August

Kiwibank Financial Markets and Economics: FX Tactical August 2022

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The RBNZ strengthens their resolve to break the back of the inflation beast.

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

Our take on the RBNZ's August Monetary Policy Statement

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Another soggy month for the housing market.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 11 August

Our take of the REINZ data report for July 2022.

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Wages are rising.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 3 August

Our take of the June quarter 2022 labour market data.

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