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Finance Minister rejects calls for fiscal stimulus in the face of latest dairy slump; says GDP growth softening to 2.0-2.5%, but says automatic stabilisers of lower OCR and NZ$ is best response for now
11th Aug 15, 11:29am
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Finance Minister rejects calls for fiscal stimulus in the face of latest dairy slump; says GDP growth softening to 2.0-2.5%, but says automatic stabilisers of lower OCR and NZ$ is best response for now
Roger J Kerr says markets pricing in all expected news, suggesting that they see no more significant downside from dairy
11th Aug 15, 8:57am
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Roger J Kerr says markets pricing in all expected news, suggesting that they see no more significant downside from dairy
Key Fed members talk up rate rises; China shakes up their SOEs, using reserves to cover slowdown; Russia shrinks faster; UST 10yr yield 2.22%, oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
11th Aug 15, 7:27am
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Key Fed members talk up rate rises; China shakes up their SOEs, using reserves to cover slowdown; Russia shrinks faster; UST 10yr yield 2.22%, oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
Roger J Kerr says key decisions from the RBNZ and US Fed next month will drive interest rate direction over the next 12 months
10th Aug 15, 5:31pm
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Roger J Kerr says key decisions from the RBNZ and US Fed next month will drive interest rate direction over the next 12 months
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; more mortgage rate cuts, the end for coal, BNZ's profits rise, Super Fund wins initial skirmish, swap rates flatter
10th Aug 15, 4:02pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; more mortgage rate cuts, the end for coal, BNZ's profits rise, Super Fund wins initial skirmish, swap rates flatter
CEO Theo Spierings says 'drastic changes' to Globaldairytrade may be required after price slump to below "sustainable levels
10th Aug 15, 12:11pm
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CEO Theo Spierings says 'drastic changes' to Globaldairytrade may be required after price slump to below "sustainable levels
US jobs grow as expected; China exports tumble, producer prices sink further; Russia destroys food; UST 10yr yield 2.17%; AU banks shares shed value; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 71
10th Aug 15, 7:23am
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US jobs grow as expected; China exports tumble, producer prices sink further; Russia destroys food; UST 10yr yield 2.17%; AU banks shares shed value; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 71
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Fonterra slashes milk price - offers farmers interest free loans, Auckland house prices drop on Trade Me Property, China prepares to pump more money into its stock market
7th Aug 15, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Fonterra slashes milk price - offers farmers interest free loans, Auckland house prices drop on Trade Me Property, China prepares to pump more money into its stock market
Jitters ahead of Fonterra's milk price forecast and US jobs report, oil price woes, PBOC helps stock market, Bank of England surprises markets; UST 10yr yield 2.23%; NZ$1 = 65.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.2
7th Aug 15, 7:56am
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Jitters ahead of Fonterra's milk price forecast and US jobs report, oil price woes, PBOC helps stock market, Bank of England surprises markets; UST 10yr yield 2.23%; NZ$1 = 65.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.2
PM John Key says non-Aucklanders tell him they would love more Chinese buyers; says Aucklanders like it when house prices are rising, but would prefer slower rises
6th Aug 15, 4:39pm
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PM John Key says non-Aucklanders tell him they would love more Chinese buyers; says Aucklanders like it when house prices are rising, but would prefer slower rises
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; term deposit rates fall, the NZ Dollar edges up, unemployment across the ditch is also on the up, new data partnership announced
6th Aug 15, 4:02pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; term deposit rates fall, the NZ Dollar edges up, unemployment across the ditch is also on the up, new data partnership announced
Labour's David Shearer targets high bank profits; says they need to 'back off' dairy farmers in debt trouble; criticises high credit card margins; says banks "making a mint out of New Zealanders"
6th Aug 15, 3:06pm
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Labour's David Shearer targets high bank profits; says they need to 'back off' dairy farmers in debt trouble; criticises high credit card margins; says banks "making a mint out of New Zealanders"
NZ$ low against US; US service industry activity surges, imports rise and private jobs growth slows; Greece upbeat on loan progress; UST 10yr yield 2.28%; NZ$1 = 65.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.3
6th Aug 15, 8:02am
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NZ$ low against US; US service industry activity surges, imports rise and private jobs growth slows; Greece upbeat on loan progress; UST 10yr yield 2.28%; NZ$1 = 65.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.3
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Auckland house sales volumes surge, jobs market weakens, China's services expand, swap rates rise, NZD holds
5th Aug 15, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Auckland house sales volumes surge, jobs market weakens, China's services expand, swap rates rise, NZD holds
Bernard's Top 10:The winners and the losers in the 'Gig' economy; Will the NZ$ hit 50 USc?; The link between US rates and mortgages rates
5th Aug 15, 2:12pm
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Bernard's Top 10:The winners and the losers in the 'Gig' economy; Will the NZ$ hit 50 USc?; The link between US rates and mortgages rates
Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate rose to 5.9% in June qtr from 5.8%; jobs growth of 0.3% weaker than 0.5% expected
5th Aug 15, 11:03am
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Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate rose to 5.9% in June qtr from 5.8%; jobs growth of 0.3% weaker than 0.5% expected
Dairy prices caving in; US factory orders rebound; Fed sends rate hike signal; Aussie retail sales surge; UST 10yr yield 2.19%; NZ$1 = 65.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.2
5th Aug 15, 7:32am
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Dairy prices caving in; US factory orders rebound; Fed sends rate hike signal; Aussie retail sales surge; UST 10yr yield 2.19%; NZ$1 = 65.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.2
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; more TD rate cuts, a TD alternative, mad Auckland house 'values', SUVs rule, commodities tank, 90 day bank bill rates fall
4th Aug 15, 4:06pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; more TD rate cuts, a TD alternative, mad Auckland house 'values', SUVs rule, commodities tank, 90 day bank bill rates fall
BERL Chief Economist Ganesh Nana says RBNZ should allow OCR to fall towards 1.5% given weakness of inflationary pressures and demand in economy; sees NZ$ falling to high US50c mark
4th Aug 15, 1:45pm
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BERL Chief Economist Ganesh Nana says RBNZ should allow OCR to fall towards 1.5% given weakness of inflationary pressures and demand in economy; sees NZ$ falling to high US50c mark
Roger J Kerr says those that think inflation is dead are looking backwards, not forwards
4th Aug 15, 9:51am
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Roger J Kerr says those that think inflation is dead are looking backwards, not forwards
US savings rate rises, consumer spending grows; weak China data; UST 10yr yields down to 2.16%; oil and gold fall; NZ$1 = 65.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.9
4th Aug 15, 7:30am
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US savings rate rises, consumer spending grows; weak China data; UST 10yr yields down to 2.16%; oil and gold fall; NZ$1 = 65.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.9
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; sharp cuts in mortgage rates, housing markets tighten, FMA change, fat returns for linkers, sharp swap rate falls
3rd Aug 15, 4:02pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; sharp cuts in mortgage rates, housing markets tighten, FMA change, fat returns for linkers, sharp swap rate falls
Roger J Kerr says the fall in the NZD is giving a real boost to local exporters. However, lower volatility may see the NZD hold, even rise from here
3rd Aug 15, 8:55am
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Roger J Kerr says the fall in the NZD is giving a real boost to local exporters. However, lower volatility may see the NZD hold, even rise from here
US wages rise, bolsters rate hike case; TPP talks break down; Russia cuts rates; iron ore price falls; UST 10yr yield down to 2.19%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 65.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
3rd Aug 15, 7:26am
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US wages rise, bolsters rate hike case; TPP talks break down; Russia cuts rates; iron ore price falls; UST 10yr yield down to 2.19%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 65.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; red hot mortgage rate, fast cooling business confidence, rising debt, rising bank balances, swap rates fall
31st Jul 15, 4:02pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; red hot mortgage rate, fast cooling business confidence, rising debt, rising bank balances, swap rates fall