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
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
6 MIN
The ship appears to be turning, slowly
Dairy cash, retail stirrings will help
But conflict between future expectations and current reality remains
Another...
5 Feb 2025
8 MIN
Shifting US interest rate expectations important, but NZIER survey reaffirms NZ is different
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22 Jan 2025
10 MIN
The housing market is slowly thawing, and falling mortgage rates will keep the recovery warm
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28 Nov 2024
High-net-worth women (HNWW) are on the rise, and the future they expect is giving new shape to we...
18 Nov 2024
5 MIN
Downturn in residential construction not over yet
Challenges from elevated build costs, fa...
26 Sep 2024
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 ...
1 Aug 2024
BNZ is offering targeted support for customers affected by severe weather and flooding in Hawke’s Bay and the East Coast.
"We recognise that some of our customers m...
28 Jun 2024
Economic concerns mounting
As latest eco-news tilts a darker shade of grey
Green shoots...
7 May 2024