Will the OCR move this week? Check out what economists think

It's a big week for data with the OCR being one of the stand out announcements coming up. To find out what the economists are thinking we have compiled their thoughts here. [READ ON]

Today, Barfoot and Thompson have put out its latest market report. It seems the housing market in Auckland is still slow. Here is ASB's take on what's happening: "We expect to see the housing market remain muted over coming months, reflecting due to uncertainty around the implications of Labour/NZ First’s housing policies. Further out, the ongoing supply shortage and easing loan-to-value restrictions will provide some support to prices."