Satish Ranchhod
Satish Ranchhod is a senior economist at Westpac, known for his insights into New Zealand's economic landscape. He has been instrumental in analyzing trends in consumer spending, inflation, and interest rates, often providing forecasts that help shape financial expectations in the country. Recently, Ranchhod commented on the increase in retail activity in New Zealand, noting a resurgence in discretionary spending as households felt less financial pressure due to declining inflation and interest rates.
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Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod was also enthused by the result.
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Satish Ranchhod is a Westpac senior economist who discussed the RBNZ's easing cycle.
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Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod said there is reason to expect some of that Christmas cheer will continue into 2026.
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Inflation expected to hit top end of Reserve Bank target bandNew Zealand· 2025-10-20
Satish Ranchhod noted continued softness in the two big housing categories.
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Satish Ranchhod is a senior economist at Westpac who discussed core inflation trends.
Inflation up 2.7% in 12 months to June 2025, but quarter rise lower than expectedNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Satish Ranchhod highlighted the contrasting trends for tradable and non-tradable inflation.
Rising prices a risk to Reserve Bank’s effort to avoid inflation danger zoneNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Satish Ranchhod is a Westpac economist who notes that rising grocery prices likely contributed to increased retail spending.
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Satish Ranchhod is a senior economist at Westpac who discussed the state of retail spending.
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Satish Ranchhod noticed that ground coffee prices were up 12% in the past month.
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Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod said the result was well ahead of Westpac’s own forecast and the average market forecast.
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Westpac economist Satish Ranchhod points out that while takeaway coffee prices haven’t risen to the same extent, they have been nudging higher.
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Satish Ranchhod said Kiwis were still hesitant to spend despite falls in interest rates.
Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closedNew Zealand· 2025-05-14Satish Ranchhod highlighted the impact of rising costs on households' spending power.
Employment confidence slumps to 2020 post-Covid lockdown lowsNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod felt confident enough to suggest 'the downturn in residential building has now found a floor'.
Inside Economics: Why is the housing recovery taking so long? And what’s shrinking NZ’s current account deficit?New Zealand· 2025-03-04
Satish Ranchhod is a senior economist at Westpac who commented on the retail spending trends in New Zealand.
Kiwis ‘dust off credit cards’ as retail activity rises in December quarterNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
Satish Ranchhod is a senior economist at Westpac who commented on the retail spending trends in New Zealand.
Kiwis ‘dust off credit cards’ as retail activity rises in December quarterNew Zealand· 2025-02-23