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Soft tone continues for risk sensitive assets. US consumer sentiment downbeat and is tracking towards multi-year lows. Canadian labour market surprises positively
10th Nov 25, 7:38am
Soft tone continues for risk sensitive assets. US consumer sentiment downbeat and is tracking towards multi-year lows. Canadian labour market surprises positively
US Treasuries reversed the previous day’s selloff, with the market supported by some soft US labour market reports. Whipsaw action in US equities continues. The risk-off mood has seen the NZD and AUD underperform
7th Nov 25, 7:54am
US Treasuries reversed the previous day’s selloff, with the market supported by some soft US labour market reports. Whipsaw action in US equities continues. The risk-off mood has seen the NZD and AUD underperform
A decent selloff in US Treasuries overnight following stronger than expected US economic data and the US Treasury’s quarterly refunding announcement. Currency markets show little response to higher US rates
6th Nov 25, 7:44am
A decent selloff in US Treasuries overnight following stronger than expected US economic data and the US Treasury’s quarterly refunding announcement. Currency markets show little response to higher US rates
A risk-off tone has pervaded markets, driving down global equities and supporting bond markets; US S&P500 down -1%. Global rates push lower. JPY and USD stronger on safe haven flows
5th Nov 25, 7:55am
A risk-off tone has pervaded markets, driving down global equities and supporting bond markets; US S&P500 down -1%. Global rates push lower. JPY and USD stronger on safe haven flows
US manufacturing ISM soft with many industries citing tariffs as an impediment to activity. Global sovereign bond markets higher in yield to start the week
4th Nov 25, 7:56am
US manufacturing ISM soft with many industries citing tariffs as an impediment to activity. Global sovereign bond markets higher in yield to start the week
US equities end October positively on robust corporate earnings. One Fed governor said he voted against cutting rates on inflation concerns. US dollar at fresh three month highs
3rd Nov 25, 7:38am
US equities end October positively on robust corporate earnings. One Fed governor said he voted against cutting rates on inflation concerns. US dollar at fresh three month highs
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise
2nd Nov 25, 6:00am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise
US dollar extends post-FOMC gains and reached the highest level since August. Yen weak after Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold and doesn't build the case for a December hike. ECB steady
31st Oct 25, 7:52am
US dollar extends post-FOMC gains and reached the highest level since August. Yen weak after Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold and doesn't build the case for a December hike. ECB steady
The US Fed reduced rates by 25 bps for second consecutive meeting in split decision, say balance sheet runoff will end. Bank of Canada cut but pushed back against further easing. Australian Q3 CPI was well above expectations
30th Oct 25, 8:02am
The US Fed reduced rates by 25 bps for second consecutive meeting in split decision, say balance sheet runoff will end. Bank of Canada cut but pushed back against further easing. Australian Q3 CPI was well above expectations
Westpac economists have come to the conclusion the massive 0.9% June GDP slump was an anomaly due to a series of events stemming back to the closure of New Zealand's only oil refinery and they say the 'real' result was more like a 0.1% drop
29th Oct 25, 2:07pm
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Westpac economists have come to the conclusion the massive 0.9% June GDP slump was an anomaly due to a series of events stemming back to the closure of New Zealand's only oil refinery and they say the 'real' result was more like a 0.1% drop
The S&P500 reached a fresh record intra-day high. US consumer confidence remains subdued amid concern about jobs and the cost of living. Gold prices remain soft amid large outflows from exchange traded funds
29th Oct 25, 7:49am
The S&P500 reached a fresh record intra-day high. US consumer confidence remains subdued amid concern about jobs and the cost of living. Gold prices remain soft amid large outflows from exchange traded funds
Bank that started the current rate-cutting round in mid-September is back at it again, this time with a one year rate lower than all the main banks
29th Oct 25, 6:30am
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Bank that started the current rate-cutting round in mid-September is back at it again, this time with a one year rate lower than all the main banks
Stats NZ says falling mortgage interest rates in the past year drove down the cost of living for households
28th Oct 25, 12:11pm
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Stats NZ says falling mortgage interest rates in the past year drove down the cost of living for households
Buoyant risk sentiment pushed US and Asia equity indices to record highs. Markets supported by encouraging signs from negotiations between the US and China. Gold prices slip below US$4,000/oz
28th Oct 25, 7:49am
Buoyant risk sentiment pushed US and Asia equity indices to record highs. Markets supported by encouraging signs from negotiations between the US and China. Gold prices slip below US$4,000/oz
Squirrel's David Cunningham reckons the home loan market will get a sub-4% fixed mortgage rate by early 2026 - if the OCR falls another -25 bps
24th Oct 25, 8:01am
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Squirrel's David Cunningham reckons the home loan market will get a sub-4% fixed mortgage rate by early 2026 - if the OCR falls another -25 bps