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 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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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, noted the increase in butter prices and its correlation with GDT price movements.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan is the chief forecaster at Infometrics.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan also said that, while the result was welcome news, economic activity was 'patchy'.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan is the chief forecaster at Infometrics.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, said there would be no single right answer.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, described the challenge of understanding bank margins.
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