Gareth Kiernan
Gareth Kiernan is the chief forecaster at Infometrics, a New Zealand economic consultancy, known for his insights into market trends and economic forecasts. He was recently quoted in the news regarding the sustainability of Westpac's sub-5% fixed home loan rates, suggesting that while other banks may follow suit with rate cuts, they are unlikely to match Westpac's low offerings.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics acting managing director and chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan said floating rates were now comparable with what they were before the Reserve Bank cut the OCR.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan was announced as the acting managing director of Infometrics.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan points out, rising rates are on the cards regardless of whether they are underpinned by higher external inflation or, preferably, by stronger domestic growth.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan suggested that taking a one-year fix now would provide a better average rate in the future.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan said farmers were notoriously conservative about spending.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan said the 50-point cut was consistent with the softer economic data following August’s review.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan noted that Auckland’s stock of unsold homes on the market has been rising again.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan explained the rise in international butter prices and its impact on retail prices in New Zealand.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan explains the implications of butter prices and alternatives like subsidies or regulation.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, said last week that his forecasts were for house price inflation to average 3.1% a year over the five years to June 2030.
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