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Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
19th Dec 25, 8:00am
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
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Another large bank hikes most fixed home loan rates, cuts its six month one, and makes wide changes to term deposit rates, adding to the tightening credit conditions. BNZ and TSB follow
18th Dec 25, 8:16am
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Another large bank hikes most fixed home loan rates, cuts its six month one, and makes wide changes to term deposit rates, adding to the tightening credit conditions. BNZ and TSB follow
US equities are notably weaker, dragged down by the tech sector. Softer UK CPI data locks in BoE rate cut tonight. NZ Q3 GDP data today expected to show bounce back after Q2 contraction
18th Dec 25, 7:43am
US equities are notably weaker, dragged down by the tech sector. Softer UK CPI data locks in BoE rate cut tonight. NZ Q3 GDP data today expected to show bounce back after Q2 contraction
Governor Anna Breman says the Reserve Bank 'really has to consider' moving to eight OCR meetings per year - something the bank switched away from 10 years ago
17th Dec 25, 10:02am
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Governor Anna Breman says the Reserve Bank 'really has to consider' moving to eight OCR meetings per year - something the bank switched away from 10 years ago
Mixed US economic data; unemployment rate rises to a four year high of 4.6%; solid core retail sales; weaker PMI but stronger pricing indicators. Little market reaction. Oil prices fall further, down to a four-year low
17th Dec 25, 8:01am
Mixed US economic data; unemployment rate rises to a four year high of 4.6%; solid core retail sales; weaker PMI but stronger pricing indicators. Little market reaction. Oil prices fall further, down to a four-year low
ANZ, our biggest mortgage lender, raises most fixed home loan rates, but cuts its 6 month one. It also raises TD rates for 1 year & longer
15th Dec 25, 5:02pm
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ANZ, our biggest mortgage lender, raises most fixed home loan rates, but cuts its 6 month one. It also raises TD rates for 1 year & longer
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In her first substantial monetary policy communication, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says the RBNZ is 'closely monitoring wholesale market interest rates and their effect on households and businesses'
15th Dec 25, 3:31pm
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In her first substantial monetary policy communication, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says the RBNZ is 'closely monitoring wholesale market interest rates and their effect on households and businesses'
RBNZ coming under pressure to correct 'miscommunication' around last Official Cash Rate announcement
Economists are suggesting the RBNZ should provide some guidance on its thinking on interest rates perhaps even ahead of the next Official Cash Rate review, which is not till late February
15th Dec 25, 2:31pm
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Economists are suggesting the RBNZ should provide some guidance on its thinking on interest rates perhaps even ahead of the next Official Cash Rate review, which is not till late February
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
15th Dec 25, 7:34am
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
12th Dec 25, 2:36pm
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The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
12th Dec 25, 8:05am
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
NZ rates market selloff continued yesterday, with the 5-year swap rate rising to its highest level since March
11th Dec 25, 7:21am
NZ rates market selloff continued yesterday, with the 5-year swap rate rising to its highest level since March
Finance Minister Nicola Willis suggests borrowers should shop around and make banks compete with each other
10th Dec 25, 4:32pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis suggests borrowers should shop around and make banks compete with each other
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman on inflation, housing, mortgage rates, prudential regulation and RBNZ independence from politicians
10th Dec 25, 11:56am
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New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman on inflation, housing, mortgage rates, prudential regulation and RBNZ independence from politicians
Australian rates and the AUD higher after the RBA opened the door to tightening policy from early next year. US job openings much higher than expected, but other metrics in the JOLTS report were less positive
10th Dec 25, 8:01am
Australian rates and the AUD higher after the RBA opened the door to tightening policy from early next year. US job openings much higher than expected, but other metrics in the JOLTS report were less positive