Economic Talks

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

Unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Friday 8 August 2025
Inflation accelerates again, but pressures aren't widespread
Inflation accelerates again, but pressures aren't widespread
Friday 25 July 2025
Shaking off uncertainty means a better economic outlook
Shaking off uncertainty means a better economic outlook
Monday 21 July 2025
High frequency indicators show sluggish economy
High frequency indicators show sluggish economy
Wednesday 16 July 2025
RBNZ keeps OCR on hold at 3.25%
RBNZ keeps OCR on hold at 3.25%
Wednesday 16 July 2025
QSBO shows better expectations for the future
QSBO shows better expectations for the future
Thursday 3 July 2025
Building consent trends still soft
Building consent trends still soft
Thursday 3 July 2025
GDP increases 0.8% at start of 2025
GDP increases 0.8% at start of 2025
Monday 23 June 2025
Operation Midnight Hammer escalates Middle East conflict
Operation Midnight Hammer escalates Middle East conflict
Monday 23 June 2025
Stronger primary sector returns play out at Fieldays 2025
Stronger primary sector returns play out at Fieldays 2025
Wednesday 11 June 2025