Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon is a senior economist at Westpac, where he provides insights into economic trends and forecasts. Recently, he commented on the ANZ confidence survey, highlighting the mixed sentiments among firms regarding current economic conditions, while expressing cautious optimism about future growth prospects.
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Michael Gordon noted that low mortgage rates were supporting demand.
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Michael Gordon is a senior economist at Westpac who commented on the potential impact of GDP data on interest rates.
Back in growth: GDP data shows economy expanded by 1.1% in third quarterNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Michael Gordon is a senior economist at Westpac who discussed the subdued September quarter data.
Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of workNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Michael Gordon is a senior economist at Westpac who commented on the labour market and unemployment rates.
Unemployment preview: New stats to reveal job market is still weakNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Michael Gordon was the late husband of Dorothea Gordon-Smith and co-founder of GDSS.
GDSS prepping for succession | Business
Jamaica· 2025-10-05
Michael Gordon discusses the changing principles of political responsibility in the UK.
Em Portugal, a responsabilidade política é sempre um problema dos outros | Podcast P24
Portugal· 2025-09-10
Michael Gordon claims that his dismissal was a 'retaliation' because he prosecuted high-profile January 6 cases.
Tracking Trump’s retaliation | CNN Politics
United States· 2025-08-30
Michael Gordon was a respected federal prosecutor who was removed from his position for prosecuting individuals involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
após perdões de Trump a acusados de violência no Capitólio, procuradores são demitidos
Brazil· 2025-08-25
Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon noted that Auckland’s stock of unsold homes on the market has been rising again.
This isn’t a housing market meltdown, it’s a full-blown crash – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2025-08-17
Michael Gordon agreed that the housing market is losing its recent momentum.
Median house price steady year-on-year, increases in regions, Reinz Property Report saysNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon said the report showed signs of improving momentum in the New Zealand housing market.
Median house price drops again to $763k, sales taking longer, Reinz Monthly Property Report showsNew Zealand· 2025-06-17Westpac economist Michael Gordon provided an upgraded growth forecast for the economy.
Stronger-than-expected GDP growth raises risk Reserve Bank will pause cash rate cutsNew Zealand· 2025-06-15
Westpac chief economist Michael Gordon said confidence had remained 'remarkably steady' given this was the first survey since the liberation day tariffs.
Business confidence falls 9 points as US tariff turmoil takes a tollNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon said that relative to the year before Covid, US visitor numbers were running more than 20% higher.
Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break recordNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Michael Gordon is a spokesperson for Michigan Rep. Tom Barrett’s office.
Michigan couple released after nearly a month in Mexican prison over payment dispute with timeshare companyUnited States· 2025-04-04
Westpac chief economist Michael Gordon is picking a lift of 0.5% but could hardly be accused of striking an optimistic tone.
GDP Preview: Have we escaped recession? New data due this weekNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Michael Gordon described the survey as having 'something for everyone' with rises and falls across a range of indicators.
Recession is over, but outlook subdued - ANZ confidence surveyNew Zealand· 2025-02-27