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Dovish undertones in Yellen’s testimony; labour market is still “far short” of potential and inflation will remain below target “for some time”
15th Nov 13, 8:22am
Dovish undertones in Yellen’s testimony; labour market is still “far short” of potential and inflation will remain below target “for some time”
RBNZ wary of 'regulatory leakage' from LVR restrictions, warns of potential 're-calibration' of restrictions if evidence of this emerges
14th Nov 13, 4:51pm
RBNZ wary of 'regulatory leakage' from LVR restrictions, warns of potential 're-calibration' of restrictions if evidence of this emerges
Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
14th Nov 13, 12:30pm
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Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
14th Nov 13, 9:42am
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
The GBP was the best performing currency overnight but the NZ$ got a boost from the hawkish bias in the RBNZ's Financial Stability Report
14th Nov 13, 8:11am
The GBP was the best performing currency overnight but the NZ$ got a boost from the hawkish bias in the RBNZ's Financial Stability Report
The NZD/GBP traded lower following softer-than-expected UK inflation data; NZD/GBP resistance seen at 0.5190
13th Nov 13, 8:07am
The NZD/GBP traded lower following softer-than-expected UK inflation data; NZD/GBP resistance seen at 0.5190
Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $407k; but sales up just 2.1%; National price inflation 9.9%; Auckland price inflation 12.6%
12th Nov 13, 10:12am
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Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $407k; but sales up just 2.1%; National price inflation 9.9%; Auckland price inflation 12.6%
RBNZ is implementing alternative tools to avoid raising the OCR due to a growing economy while the RBA remain confused about where theirs is headed
12th Nov 13, 8:53am
RBNZ is implementing alternative tools to avoid raising the OCR due to a growing economy while the RBA remain confused about where theirs is headed
Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
12th Nov 13, 8:12am
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Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
Reports are emerging that a number of ECB members were against the rate cut decision last week
12th Nov 13, 7:56am
Reports are emerging that a number of ECB members were against the rate cut decision last week
Westpac also cuts its advertised 2-year mortgage rate for borrowers with at least 20% equity
11th Nov 13, 7:14pm
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Westpac also cuts its advertised 2-year mortgage rate for borrowers with at least 20% equity
Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
11th Nov 13, 2:28pm
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Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
11th Nov 13, 11:34am
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BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
Substantial US payroll numbers for October is probably above the FOMC threshold of ‘sustainable improvement’ in labour market conditions
11th Nov 13, 8:20am
Substantial US payroll numbers for October is probably above the FOMC threshold of ‘sustainable improvement’ in labour market conditions
ASB trims advertised 2-year mortgage rate for borrowers with at least 20% equity to 5.59%
8th Nov 13, 5:24pm
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ASB trims advertised 2-year mortgage rate for borrowers with at least 20% equity to 5.59%
Growth of ASB's high LVR lending slowed in September quarter with bank now taking 'all necessary steps' to comply with RBNZ limits
8th Nov 13, 4:06pm
Growth of ASB's high LVR lending slowed in September quarter with bank now taking 'all necessary steps' to comply with RBNZ limits
In a bid to stimulate the flagging eurozone economy the ECB cut their main refinancing rate by 25 basis points to 0.25%
8th Nov 13, 8:14am
In a bid to stimulate the flagging eurozone economy the ECB cut their main refinancing rate by 25 basis points to 0.25%
QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
7th Nov 13, 11:59am
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QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
Stronger labour and employment numbers gives Kiwi dollar some upward momentum
7th Nov 13, 8:14am
Stronger labour and employment numbers gives Kiwi dollar some upward momentum
RBA left rates unchanged at 2.5% but stated the A$ was “uncomfortably high” which had the market reassessing views of rate hikes in late 2014
6th Nov 13, 8:19am
RBA left rates unchanged at 2.5% but stated the A$ was “uncomfortably high” which had the market reassessing views of rate hikes in late 2014
Dave Grimmond thinks the RBNZ LVR policy may move from being a no-brainer to being a big gamble, and could become an almighty headache
5th Nov 13, 11:43am
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Dave Grimmond thinks the RBNZ LVR policy may move from being a no-brainer to being a big gamble, and could become an almighty headache
Barfoot & Thompson monthly sales surge 11.3% year-on-year; average price up 0.8% to $663k; median slips $10k to $590k
5th Nov 13, 10:12am
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Barfoot & Thompson monthly sales surge 11.3% year-on-year; average price up 0.8% to $663k; median slips $10k to $590k
Increasing commodity prices supports view that terms of trade will hit 40 year high in Q4
5th Nov 13, 7:47am
Increasing commodity prices supports view that terms of trade will hit 40 year high in Q4
ASB's latest housing confidence survey finds that limits on high loan-to-value lending have dented confidence in the Auckland housing market
5th Nov 13, 5:05am
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ASB's latest housing confidence survey finds that limits on high loan-to-value lending have dented confidence in the Auckland housing market
RBNZ pointed out that the strength of the NZ$ may provide some flexibility in respect to the timing and size of OCR hikes
4th Nov 13, 4:38pm
RBNZ pointed out that the strength of the NZ$ may provide some flexibility in respect to the timing and size of OCR hikes