Interest rates
SBS Bank pushes its one year term deposit rate offer to a 15 year high of 6.5% and well above every other bank. We are moving into an unfamiliar zone where some TD offers are higher than inflation
14th Jul 23, 4:30pm
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SBS Bank pushes its one year term deposit rate offer to a 15 year high of 6.5% and well above every other bank. We are moving into an unfamiliar zone where some TD offers are higher than inflation
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RBNZ hits pause after two years of OCR hikes as economy shows signs of slowing. Says house prices at 'more sustainable levels'
12th Jul 23, 2:15pm
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RBNZ hits pause after two years of OCR hikes as economy shows signs of slowing. Says house prices at 'more sustainable levels'
BNZ moves some fixed home loan rates up but not by as much as some key rivals. Wholesale rate increases have been driving the shift higher
11th Jul 23, 8:30am
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BNZ moves some fixed home loan rates up but not by as much as some key rivals. Wholesale rate increases have been driving the shift higher
Kiwibank economists think there should be a fall in New Zealand's wholesale interest rates after this week's Official Cash Rate announcement
10th Jul 23, 3:51pm
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Kiwibank economists think there should be a fall in New Zealand's wholesale interest rates after this week's Official Cash Rate announcement
Westpac economists say the average mortgage rate households are paying will rise by more over the coming year than it has so far
10th Jul 23, 12:11pm
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Westpac economists say the average mortgage rate households are paying will rise by more over the coming year than it has so far
David Hargreaves examines the suddenly very visible signs of the New Zealand economy slowing as it reacts to the Reserve Bank's attempts to put out the inflation fire
7th Jul 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves examines the suddenly very visible signs of the New Zealand economy slowing as it reacts to the Reserve Bank's attempts to put out the inflation fire
Three of the five main banks have now pushed through higher home loan rates. Two of them have also raised some longer term deposit rates. In the background, some wholesale swap rates pushed on up to 15 year highs
6th Jul 23, 5:53pm
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Three of the five main banks have now pushed through higher home loan rates. Two of them have also raised some longer term deposit rates. In the background, some wholesale swap rates pushed on up to 15 year highs
How are NZ savers faring as Aussie consumer group lobbies for banks to be forced to pay savers the best savings account rate they offer?
6th Jul 23, 5:00am
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How are NZ savers faring as Aussie consumer group lobbies for banks to be forced to pay savers the best savings account rate they offer?
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Reserve Bank of Australia holds fire, but says further cash rate increases may still be needed
4th Jul 23, 4:36pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia holds fire, but says further cash rate increases may still be needed
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
4th Jul 23, 2:18pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how The Conversation's forecasting panel sees Australia's 2023-24
4th Jul 23, 10:01am
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Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how The Conversation's forecasting panel sees Australia's 2023-24
Latest Reserve Bank figures show non-performing housing loans rose nearly 12% in May, climbing to levels last seen around eight years ago
3rd Jul 23, 1:40pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show non-performing housing loans rose nearly 12% in May, climbing to levels last seen around eight years ago
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July kicks off with a sharp hike by ASB to its one year fixed mortgage rate, taking it to its highest since late 2008. Will rivals follow?
3rd Jul 23, 10:25am
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July kicks off with a sharp hike by ASB to its one year fixed mortgage rate, taking it to its highest since late 2008. Will rivals follow?
Agustín Carstens argues policymakers must be realistic about what they can achieve against a backdrop of high inflation and financial instability
26th Jun 23, 10:06am
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Agustín Carstens argues policymakers must be realistic about what they can achieve against a backdrop of high inflation and financial instability
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There have been home loan rate changes up (main banks) and down (challenger bank) this week. We update who has changed what, and review what fixed terms are the most popular, and how that popularity has changed
16th Jun 23, 5:00pm
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There have been home loan rate changes up (main banks) and down (challenger bank) this week. We update who has changed what, and review what fixed terms are the most popular, and how that popularity has changed
Financial Markets Authority warns 'phony' interest rates comparison site likely harvesting information for fake investments
16th Jun 23, 12:17pm
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Financial Markets Authority warns 'phony' interest rates comparison site likely harvesting information for fake investments
REINZ figures show the lowest May sales since 2011 apart from 2020 lockdown - prices continue to decline
15th Jun 23, 9:00am
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REINZ figures show the lowest May sales since 2011 apart from 2020 lockdown - prices continue to decline
Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
9th Jun 23, 12:43pm
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Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
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Citing 'upside risks' to inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia increases its cash rate by 25 basis points
6th Jun 23, 4:42pm
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Citing 'upside risks' to inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia increases its cash rate by 25 basis points
There has been a clear change in policy and public attitude toward global trade. How did we get here? What role have different factors played? And what could come next?
4th Jun 23, 10:27am
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There has been a clear change in policy and public attitude toward global trade. How did we get here? What role have different factors played? And what could come next?
ASB pushes up some key fixed home loan rates well above its main rivals as both wholesale and term deposit rates raise, a warning signal that mortgage rates have more upside
2nd Jun 23, 10:38am
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ASB pushes up some key fixed home loan rates well above its main rivals as both wholesale and term deposit rates raise, a warning signal that mortgage rates have more upside
Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by 3.2% over the past 12 months, which is the slowest rate of annual growth since late 2012
31st May 23, 3:55pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by 3.2% over the past 12 months, which is the slowest rate of annual growth since late 2012
Infometric's Gareth Kiernan takes a look at where mortgage interest rates are headed in light of the recent changed signals from the RBNZ
31st May 23, 1:10pm
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Infometric's Gareth Kiernan takes a look at where mortgage interest rates are headed in light of the recent changed signals from the RBNZ
David Seymour and Nicola Willis question whether the Reserve Bank is downplaying the inflationary impact of Government spending
25th May 23, 11:36am
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David Seymour and Nicola Willis question whether the Reserve Bank is downplaying the inflationary impact of Government spending
Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points
24th May 23, 4:27pm
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Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points