Mike is BNZ's Chief Economist. Mike is passionate about using economic insights to help people and businesses make quality decisions that create a better future for our communities and for New Zealand.
Eco news turns less negative
Fundamental downforces lifting, but way ahead still a trudge
Overall, more evidence economy around ‘peak bad’
Interest rates ...
RBNZ kickstarts the easing cycle
Greenlights a slow ‘n’ steady downtrend
Helps the 2025 economic outlook, but near-term growth picture still troubled
With...
Downtrend in interest rates arrives
Average mortgage borrowing terms are shorter than prior to past RBNZ easing cycles
That’s despite the extra upfront cost ...