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Latest economic articles
Looking ahead to 2026
A short video from Chief Economist Luci Ellis.
2025-26 MYEFO: Cyclical upswing boosts Treasury coffers
In the lead-up to MYEFO, the spotlight had been on rising expenses, but revenue is also being boosted by Australia’s cyclical upswing. Banking these revenue gains would lower the government’s interest bill and, indirectly, help take pressure off monetary policy.
A look at New Zealand’s proposed local council rate cap
This note looks at the New Zealand Government’s proposal to introduce a cap on local council rates.
Latest markets articles
RBNZ finalises plans for AT1 / Tier 2 capital
The RBNZ has released its final decisions in relation to the Review of key capital settings. The decisions are primarily in relation to changes in RWA calculation and capital ratio requirements, and we have therefore focussed on the changes to the capital stack which will be material over time.
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