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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

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

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

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

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'

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Red Bank hikes some fixed home loan rates by 30 basis points citing recent swap rate movements, also raises some term deposit rates by a similar amount

The Red Bank hikes some fixed home loan rates by 30 basis points citing recent swap rate movements, also raises some term deposit rates by a similar amount

Did your mortgage broker 'suggest' shifting to a floating mortgage rate now in preparation for lower fixed rates in the future would be a good idea? You might want to re-think the quality of that 'suggestion'

Did your mortgage broker 'suggest' shifting to a floating mortgage rate now in preparation for lower fixed rates in the future would be a good idea? You might want to re-think the quality of that 'suggestion'

European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance

European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance