
Join the Kiwibank Economists and the occasional special guest on this weekly series. We'll delve into data, decipher policy decisions, monitor the markets and analyse the issues impacting the Kiwi economy. Hosted by Jarrod Kerr, Sabrina Delgado, and Alexandra Turcu. Any views or information shared in this podcast, while given in good faith, aren't necessarily the view of Kiwibank.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | a year ago |
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A big week of information to reflect on. The OCR and the Budget 2026 both out last week. Neither extremely surprising, but both giving us (and markets) plenty to digest.
We dive into the forecasting scenarios of the RBNZ and Treasury. One side is to... more
Special guest alert! Cristóbal Castro Barrientos, PhD candidate at AUT and researcher at the NZ Policy Research Institute, joins us to talk about the tertiary sector.
Education uptake and economic conditions are counter-cyclical. When the economy is... more
We’ve got a very special guest joining us in this episode. We talk about the financial market mayhem, currencies, and what it all means for Kiwi customers and the economy. Tim Olphert is the head of our financial markets team and has been with Kiwiba... more
How long will the war in the Middle East go on for? Oil price is one thing, supply is what we’re really worried about. But worryingly, the menu has changed. No more TACO, now we have NACHO. Not a chance Hormuz opens.
We talk about the labour market ... more
The conflict in the Middle East is keeping us in limbo. We’re waiting for things to change. The fuel shortage we were bracing for seems less likely now. But we still have to face the prices.
We have a wholesale rates market pricing in three rate hik... more
Our inflation forecasts are on point, but we aren’t celebrating. CPI numbers out this week tell an uncomfortable story. Inflation at 3.1% is just above the RBNZ’s target band (again), with no big downside surprises to help ease cost pressures.
It’s ... more
The recent cyclone has us thinking about climate change, flood maps, and insurance risk. Flood insurance is one of those administered costs that has shot up over the years, and we don’t see it reversing, if anything it’s getting worse.
Trump’s faile... more
He’s back again, our reoccurring special guest Hamish Wilkinson (aka Wiklie), Senior Dealer in Kiwibank’s Financial Markets team, joins us to talk currencies and uncertainties in global markets.
The war in the Middle East is ramping up or winding do... more
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Woven around NZ macroeconomics, this show regularly dissects data releases, policy signals, and market dynamics through the lens of a Kiwi bank's economics team. Episodes balance granular discussions of inflation, interest rates, housing, and labour markets with practical implications for businesses and households, often weaving in frontline anecdotes from clients and market participants. A notable strength is the clear, data-driven dialogue among a consistent trio of hosts with occasional high-profile guests who bring sector-specific expertise, policy nuance, or market context. The format tends to favor pragmatic analysis over theory, making it useful for listeners who need timely, actionable takeaways for planning and decision-making in b... more
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