New Zealand: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice; and Statement by Executive Director for New Zealand on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund

No 2007/150, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economic downturn of New Zealand that commenced in 2005 has proved to be short lived. In early 2006, the economy appeared to be cooling quickly, with quarterly growth dropping to zero and confidence and demand indicators deteriorating. Some needed rebalancing of the economy took place. Over the last few months, the cycle has turned again. A range of indicators in late 2006 and early 2007 suggest that domestic demand has regained momentum. These include a resurgent housing market and improved business and consumer confidence.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; consumer confidence; exchange rate; Headline CPI inflation; demand indicator; GDP; carry trade; inflation outlook; New Zealand dollar; market expectation; Exchange rates; Inflation; Housing prices; Global; Australia and New Zealand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 33
Date: 2007-05-07
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