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
It looks like we have seen the peak in interest rates. The RBNZ has finally relented.
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 24 May
Our take on the RBNZ's May Monetary Policy Statement
A soft starting point, an optimistic outlook, and a delayed return to surplus.
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 18 May
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.
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 3 May
Our take on the March 2023 quarter Labour Market report
Inflation is easing… finally. What does it mean?
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief 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…
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 5 April
Our take on the RBNZ April Monetary Policy Review
Beleaguered businesses begrudgingly battle inflation. There are casualties, as firms reduce their workforce.
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 4 April
Our take on the NZIER's March 2023 quarter QSBO
We’ve mapped out three possible futures for the Kiwi dollar. Welcome to the multiverse.
Kiwibank Financial Markets and Economics: FX Tactical March 2023
The jets are cooling. The Kiwi economy contracted in the fourth quarter, with ongoing turbulence.
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 16 March
Our take on the December 2022 quarter GDP report
The RBNZ hike with no cause for a pause. And the risk of overtightening grows.
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 22 February
Our take on the RBNZ's February 2023 Monetary Policy Statement