Westpac is forecasting a significant increase in New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023, predicting a growth rate of 0.9%. This...
Amid changing interest rates, analysts are re-evaluating the future of house prices. Recent trends suggest that lower interest rates could provide a glimmer of hope for...
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) has led to significant market reactions, raising questions about the effectiveness of...
Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has initiated legal action against one of his prominent critics, following a blog post that detailed his contentious resignation. The...
Home loan interest rates are experiencing a downward trend as the Reserve Bank implements measures aimed at achieving a lower official cash rate. This shift is...
ASB has announced reductions in its fixed-term home loan rates, marking a significant move as the financial landscape continues to evolve. The bank’s six-month fixed rate...
The economic forecaster Infometrics has raised concerns that mortgage rates could exceed 6% by 2027 due to potential inflationary pressures stemming from aggressive monetary policy decisions....
Changes to lending restrictions are set to reshape the housing market for first-home buyers. Nicola Willis, the Finance Minister, has announced that the Reserve Bank will...
The Reserve Bank is poised to announce a reduction in the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday, but the extent of this cut remains uncertain. Economists are...
The search for a new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Sweden has concluded with the appointment of Anna Breman, previously the First Deputy Governor of...