2+ hour, 43+ min ago  (470+ words) Monday re-issue edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases. Read the full report'Australia and NZ Weekly' (PDF 944 KB) In this week's edition: Economic Insight: What fiscal can learn from monetary. The Week That Was: Consumers wonder what's next....

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (646+ words) NZ retail spending grew solidly in the March quarter, continuing the retail recovery that began in late 2024. March quarter retail sales Retail sales (volume of goods sold): +0. 9% (Prev: +0. 9%) Westpac f/c: +0. 2%, Market: +0. 5% Core retail sales (volume of goods sold): +1. 0% (Prev: +1. 4%) Nominal…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (398+ words) A two-minute video update on the New Zealand economy and markets from Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold. This week we discuss our expectations for the RBNZ next week. We think the OCR will remain unchanged but is that really a good…...

6+ day, 18+ min ago  (308+ words) The Westpac'Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose 3. 5% to 83 in May from 80. 1 in April. Read full report'Westpac-MI Consumer Sentiment May' (PDF 310 KB) Things you should know This information, unless specifically indicated otherwise, is under copyright of the Westpac Group. None of…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (370+ words) Monday re-issue edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases. Read the full report" Pdf File 'Australia and NZ Weekly' (PDF 806 KB) In this week's edition: Economic Insight: Budget delivers downpayment on reform agenda. The Week That Was: Beyond…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (324+ words) A two-minute video update on the New Zealand economy and markets from Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold. This week we review the key messages of our new Economic Overview which highlights the impact of the Iran war on the New Zealand…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (359+ words) A snapshot of the headline figures and policy highlights of Budget 202627. Budget 2026-27 focuses attention on Australia's resilience, the cost of living and economic opportunity. The deficit is expected to widen to $34. 4bn (1. 0% of GDP) in 2028-29 as energy prices and interest rates…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (353+ words) A conversation on the key initiatives and implications for Australia's economy. Budget 2026-27 has been handed down by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers amid considerable global uncertainty and with the cost of living and economic opportunity on the minds of all Australians....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (388+ words) The Westpac NZ Economics Team's flagship document covering the outlook for the New Zealand economy, fiscal policy, the global economy, financial markets, and the primary sector. Pdf File Read full report here (PDF 1 MB) We don't expect a recession right…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (289+ words) Key insights from the week that was. Things you should know" This information, unless specifically indicated otherwise, is under copyright of the Westpac Group. None of the material, nor its contents, nor any copy of it, may be altered in…...