economic-talks
Economic Talks

Infometrics “Economic Talks” is where you'll hear topical economic insights from Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan and Principal Economist Brad Olsen.

Trump Tariffs
Trump Tariffs
Monday 7 April 2025
Primary sector strong at present, but drought risk rising
Primary sector strong at present, but drought risk rising
Thursday 27 March 2025
Out of recession as GDP increases 0.7% in Q4 2024
Out of recession as GDP increases 0.7% in Q4 2024
Thursday 20 March 2025
Construction activity continues to fall
Construction activity continues to fall
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Trump Tariffs hit financial markets
Trump Tariffs hit financial markets
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Dec 24 Quarterly Economic Monitor shows rural led economic activity
Dec 24 Quarterly Economic Monitor shows rural led economic activity
Friday 28 February 2025
RBNZ cuts OCR to 3.75%
RBNZ cuts OCR to 3.75%
Friday 21 February 2025
Tourism recovery hits 85% in 2024
Tourism recovery hits 85% in 2024
Friday 21 February 2025
Unemployment rises to 5.1%
Unemployment rises to 5.1%
Friday 7 February 2025
Infometrics forecasts show optimism for 2025
Infometrics forecasts show optimism for 2025
Friday 31 January 2025