# Kelly Eckhold

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Is this finally the economic turning point New Zealand has been waiting for?

Could we FINALLY be at an economic turning point?   Westpac economists have forecast the economy will return to growth in the current quarter.  They reckon there'll be 2.1% growth across 2026 – even picking up to 3% next year ... with exports and tourism doing the heavy lifting.  So, are we out …

RBNZ signals slowing pace of OCR increases - Thu 3 Sep

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold says the tragectory for the OCR is still upwards, but not necessarily after every meeting now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist talks fears around bond markets, predicts OCR hikes

An expectation of more OCR hikes - with bond yields rising internationally. 10-year New Zealand government bonds are now paying above five percent - the highest level since 2023. US 30-year Treasury bonds are at their highest point since 2007. The OCR rose to 2.75 percent two weeks ago. Westpac…

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist talks fears around bond markets, predicts OCR hikes

An expectation of more OCR hikes - with bond yields rising internationally. 10-year New Zealand government bonds are now paying above five percent - the highest level since 2023. US 30-year Treasury bonds are at their highest point since 2007. The OCR rose to 2.75 percent two weeks ago. Westpac…

Morning Report Essentials Monday 28 September

Jo Moir on National and Labour's campaign launches; Kelly Eckhold discusses increasing cost of fuel; Shanan Halbert discusses Labour's new student loan policy; Hamilton to host student-led, independent TED talk event

Kelly Eckhold discusses increasing cost of fuel

Fuel prices are climbing sharply across New Zealand again, with economists expecting them to keep rising. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a ban on US diesel exports - hoping to bring down diesel prices on home soil ahead of their mid-term elections in November. Westpac Chief Economist Kell…

Fuel edging to record prices off back of Middle East conflict

Fuel is again edging to record prices, off the back of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile the government is giving regional airlines a share of $5.7 million to help protect essential air links as operators face soaring fuel prices. Westpac Chief Economist, Kelly Eckhold spoke to Lisa Ow…