Tony Alexander
Business confidence falls sharply
There's been a sharp fall in the number of businesses expecting the economy to be in better shape in a year's time - and some are blaming the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Evening Business for 5 September 2011
A survey of business sentiment has shown a sharp rise in confidence. Audio
More people anticipating interest rate rises
There's been a surge in people fixing their mortgage rates with predictions interest rates will soon be rising. Audio
Survey: business confidence rebounds
Businesses appear to be getting over the shock of the February earthquake in Canterbury with many more now saying they expect better times ahead. Audio
Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake
Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake. Audio
Financial markets reopen
New Zealand's financial markets reopen today and the kiwi dollar fell for a second day yesterday after data showed China's manufacturing growth eased last month. Audio
BNZ survey shows confidence muted
The BNZ's chief economist says uncertainty about the strength of the economic recovery is keeping confidence muted. Audio
Sharp fall in business confidence
The economic recovery failing to live up to expections is being blamed for plummeting business confidence. Audio
Dollar gains ground
The New Zealand dollar has been gaining ground alongside the Australian dollar's rally which yesterday hit a five week high against the greenback and a 26 month high versus the euro. Audio
Turn for worse in housing affordability
After months on the improve, housing affordability has turned turtle and is beginning to worsen. Audio
The Reserve Bank cuts the Official Cash Rate
The Bank cut the official cash rate by half a percentage point this morning to 2.5 percent and says it could still move lower. Audio
Mortgagee sales expected to continue rising
The number of mortgagee sales is expected to continue rising, as the recession drags on. Audio
Banks say don't blame us for rising mortgage rates
The wrestle over household mortgage interest rates appears to be at a critical juncture. Audio
Govt financial position deteriorating daily
And as the Govt prepares for the jobs summit, it is facing a financial position that seems to be deteriorating almost daily. Audio
Retail
Recent tax cuts, falling petrol prices and some lending rates coming down are combining to make wallets that little bit fatter. Audio
Mortgage rate
Competition amongst banks is hotting up, with the Bank of New Zealand lowering its six month mortgage rate to 6.99%. Audio
Economists discuss options for new government
Peter Conway from the Council of Trade Unions, and Tony Alexander from the BNZ. Audio
John Key to be briefed by Treasury today
Incoming Prime Minister John Key will today be briefed on the state of the economy by the Treasury. Audio
US Financial Bailout (Part 2)
We are joined by two bank economists, Tony Alexander of the BNZ and Cameron Bagrie of the ANZ National Bank. Audio
Consumers Price Index
BNZ Chief Economist Tony Alexander says there's more inf;ation rises to come. Audio
