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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

Inflation continues to cool, but it pays to read the fine print.

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

Our take on the March 2024 quarter CPI report 

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One step back, after two steps forward, and some stumbles sideways. It’s a sluggish Kiwi housing market.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 16 April

Our take on the REINZ January 2024 data

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Recreation over Retail

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 11 April

Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: March 2024

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Short is sweet: In the shortest statement, the RBNZ holds for now. We’re still looking for a cut in Nov.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 10 April

Our take on the RBNZ's April 2024 Monetary Policy Review

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The post-election sugar hit to confidence has fizzled. Pessimism reigns over the year ahead.

Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 9 April

Our take on NZIER's Q1 2024 Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion

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The first to hike, waiting to cut. The Kiwi flyer lacks a buyer.

Published on 3 April

FX Tactical - April 2024

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The double dip recession we said we’d have, hurts.

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

Our take on December 2023 quarter GDP. 

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Paul Conway joins Kiwibank business banking event. There was a real buzz in the room.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 14 March

Breakfast with RBNZ Chief Economist, Paul Conway

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Soft landing nirvana: “on a plain”. Confidence to cut is key. Interest rates will fall for households and business.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 12 March

Financial Markets note - March 2024

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A dovish hold: the RBNZ kept the cash rate unchanged, and lowered their expectations.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 28 February

Our take on the RBNZ's February 2024 Monetary Policy Statement

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