We already harboured concerns about fragile consumer sentiment
Trade war fallout risks making it worse
Our consumer spending forecasts are thus on notice
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8 Apr 2025
Recently, financial markets have taken a dip which is due to new US tariff announcements on globa...
7 Apr 2025
The new and improved AIP visa program lowers barriers and provides more options. The changes incl...
2 Apr 2025
9 MIN
The housing market continues to slowly thaw out
That’s in keeping with our views. We continue to expect a modest lift in house prices this year
Risks from he...
25 Mar 2025
7 MIN
Economy continues to slowly right itself
But with a growing risk the investment cycle lags
Labour market showing signs of stabilising
Housing market force...
11 Mar 2025
Investing is a common way for New Zealanders to build long-term financial security. However, if y...
5 Mar 2025
With inflation easing here in New Zealand and around the world, interest rates and term deposit r...
3 MIN As an agri banker, I have the privilege of working with many innovative and inspiring customers i...
4 Mar 2025
Population growth undershooting that of dwelling stock
Partly explains rising rental, real...
27 Feb 2025
The New Zealand economy is currently facing a period of ongoing weakness, marked by contracting g...
19 Feb 2025