Inflation
Two rate cuts this year to counter low inflation possible
Two interest rate cuts this year to a record low 1.75 percent cannot be discounted in the wake of another soft inflation reading and persistently high currency. Audio
Weak inflation strengthens case for interest rate cut
The case for a further interest rate cut next month by the Reserve Bank has been strengthened by another soft inflation number.
Inflation lower than expected
Inflation in the past three months was below expectations at zero-point-4 percent. Audio
Inflation data due out today
Inflation will be the key business topic with official data for the second quarter out today. Audio
Reserve Bank overestimates inflation
Ahead of tomorrow's cash rate announcement tomorrow morning, Hive News' Bernard Hickey has pointed out that the Reserve Bank has constantly over-estimated inflation. Video, Audio
Inflation expectations for the next two years have risen
Inflation expectations for the next two years have risen off record lows, but only just. Audio
Geoffonomics - Geoff Simmons
Morgan Foundation economist Geoff Simmons discusses inflation. Audio
Former RBNZ boss says inflation not dead
A former head of the Reseve Bank says inflation will be an issue for central bankers to deal with again even if it's currently benign. Audio
Nick Tuffley live on inflation data released today
Inflation will be the key business topic with official data for the first quarter out today. A Reuters poll of economists is picking zero-point-1 percent for the quarter and zero-point-4 percent for… Audio
RBNZ's LUCI is now on the job
The Reserve Bank says a surge in immigrants, more women in the workforce and older people delaying retirement have boosted the economy without generating much inflation. Audio
Interest rates will fall if inflation expectations drop
The Reserve Bank is reiterating it will cut interest rates further if consumers and businesses keep thinking low inflation is here to stay.
RBNZ hammers expectations message
The Reserve Bank is reiterating that it will cut rates further if consumers and businesses keep thinking low inflation is here to stay. Audio
ANZ inflation gauge continues to track at low levels
Inflation looks set to have stayed at multi-year lows, if the ANZ bank's latest monthly gauge is anything to go by. Audio
Weak inflation a global story - HSBC
The chief economist at HSBC says the lack of inflation in economies is a conundrum facing central banks around the world. Audio
Low inflation will give little comfort to those struggling
Inflation figures are out this morning - and they should be rock bottom. Audio
Has NZ's inflation hit rock bottom?
Inflation figures due today are expected to show prices rose just 0.3 percent in 2015 - far below the average annual rate of 2.7 percent since 2000.
Inflation expectations retreat
Inflation expectations have weakened, but an economist says the Reserve Bank will hold off on lowering interest rates. Audio
How consumers are coping with low inflation
Inflation pressures have remain subdued in the third quarter, as rises in the price of fresh food, building costs and rates were partly offset by falls in vehicle licensing costs. Audio
Lower dollar impacts on inflation in September quarter
Inflation data has sparked no big surprises with another low figure recorded. Audio
