Why all the fuss about Truss?
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Why all the fuss about Truss?

Liz Truss discovered that nothing is a problem until the market thinks there is a problem. And then, you have big problems.

Cameron Bagrie 27 Sep 2022
NZ's economic outlook: still a slog ahead
Economy

Cameron Bagrie: NZ's economic outlook: still a slog ahead

Latest signals from the Reserve Bank of NZ suggest no V-shaped bounceback in economic activity in the next two years.

Cameron Bagrie 02 Sep 2022
Inflation-taming: the costs are becoming more visible
Finance

Cameron Bagrie: Inflation-taming: the costs are becoming more visible

NZ may avoid a recession, according to the Reserve Bank's latest forecasts, but it will be a near-run thing and future growth looks lower than it was pre-covid.

Cameron Bagrie 19 Aug 2022
Population growth and housing shortages: where to now?
Property

Cameron Bagrie: Population growth and housing shortages: where to now?

A barely growing population is taking the heat out of the housing shortage. We're losing non-residents but if a rush of citizens joins them heading out the door, watch out.

Cameron Bagrie 17 Aug 2022