Does a cash-splashing government need RBNZ support?
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Does a cash-splashing government need RBNZ support?

The government is spending a lot more money than the Reserve Bank factored into the February Monetary Policy Statement.

Cameron Bagrie 25 May 2021
Five things to keep an eye on in Budget 2021
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Five things to keep an eye on in Budget 2021

There will be a lot of information in the 2021 Budget, and attention will invariably focus on who gets what. 

Cameron Bagrie 18 May 2021
Super-cheap money. Are borrowers or bank shareholders winning?
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Super-cheap money. Are borrowers or bank shareholders winning?

A huge proportion of the money greasing the NZ banking system is deposited on the shortest possible term at virtually zero interest rates. Who is benefitting from that?

Cameron Bagrie 03 May 2021
Housing is important, but what about rents?
Property

Cameron Bagrie: Housing is important, but what about rents?

When we think of housing, we normally jump to house prices. But it should also include rents. 

Cameron Bagrie 06 Apr 2021