Shamubeel Eaqub
NZIER warns economy is stalling
The latest economic forecast says the economy is stalling and warns the Reserve Bank risks inflicting further damage if it continues to lift interest rates. Audio
Will the Government cut tax rates further?
We are joined John Shewan Chair of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and a member of the Government's tax working group and Shamubeel Eaqub NZIER Senior economist. Audio
Survey shows business confidence soaring
The latest business confidence survey shows soaring optimisim that's not backed up by what firms are actually doing. Audio
NZIER paints grim picture of recovery
There's a warning the economic recovery is likely to run out of steam next year. Audio
The economy - how is NZ shaping up for a recovery?
Shamubeel Eaqub, Senior economist at the New Zealand Institute for Economic Research. Robert Reid, General Secretary of the National Distribution Union. Audio
Treasury picks lower unemployment
The unemployment rate is expected to peak in the next three months but its still likely to be some time before the dole queue shortens significantly. Audio
Nowhere to hide from rising interest rates
The surge in Auckland's house prices has prompted a warning that over-valued properties could hurt householders when interest rates rise again. Audio
Home ownership
Should the government back a scheme to provide for first home ownership? Audio
Retailers fear economy could slide back into recession
One of the country's top retailers believes the economy could lapse back into recession just as the government feels the pain of an unexpected fall in tax revenue. Audio
Already two thousand public sector jobs have gone
Treasury is one of very few departments to have received a budget increase. Audio
The outlook for jobs and growth worsens
The outlook for jobs and economic growth is looking worse but not quite as bad as Treasury has been picking. Audio
Post budget analysis
Shamubeel Eaqub, Peter Conway and Diana Crosson joined Kathryn Ryan. Audio
Economists differ on how to cut mortgage rates
The Reserve Bank deputy governor says the margins the banks are making on floating mortgages are as high as they can remember. Audio
Budget relief
Household budgets are getting some relief with interest rates dipping below 7 % and petrol falling to just under $1.44 a litre. Audio
More Job Losses Likely as Business Confidence Plummets
October's business confidence figures showed the largest ever one-month fall in the survey's 20-year history. Audio
Reserve Bank Rules Out Early Interest Rate Cut (Part 3)
A senior economist at Goldman Sachs JB Were, Shamubeel Eaqub is highly critical of the Reserve Banks current strategy. Audio
Reserve Bank Rules Out Early Interest Rate Cut
National Party leader John Key today increased the pressure on the Bank saying it should cut rates sooner rather than later. Audio
Food and Fuel Increases Negate Tax Cuts
Food and petrol prices wipe out any gain from tax cuts. Audio
Drop in Employment
There are further indications of gloom for the economy with a sharp drop in employment. Audio
