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Kiwibank follows Aussie-owned rivals, increasing some key fixed home loan rates, and matching this with some term deposit rate increases. But no new rates are market leading

Kiwibank follows Aussie-owned rivals, increasing some key fixed home loan rates, and matching this with some term deposit rate increases. But no new rates are market leading

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Court decision highlights problem of limiting depreciation for buildings. And tax policy comes to fore as election campaign ramps up

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Court decision highlights problem of limiting depreciation for buildings. And tax policy comes to fore as election campaign ramps up

Why didn’t the Prime Minister tell his Rotorua audience to simply 'harden-up and stop whining,' it would have saved a lot of time

Why didn’t the Prime Minister tell his Rotorua audience to simply 'harden-up and stop whining,' it would have saved a lot of time

QV says average NZ residential property values down 1.5% over the three months to the end of July

QV says average NZ residential property values down 1.5% over the three months to the end of July

Roger J Kerr sees an inevitable reset in US interest rates, a NZD that is turning positive, and he reviews the prospects for the Aussie dollar

Roger J Kerr sees an inevitable reset in US interest rates, a NZD that is turning positive, and he reviews the prospects for the Aussie dollar

A large downside surprise in US payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. An initial rally in US Treasuries faded. The data brought a broad-based fall in the US dollar, with the NZD pushing up. Gold prices extended recent gains

A large downside surprise in US payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. An initial rally in US Treasuries faded. The data brought a broad-based fall in the US dollar, with the NZD pushing up. Gold prices extended recent gains

China inflation reveals weaknesses building; eyes on new yuan loans; China & Taiwan exports strong; US labour market shrinks, consumer debt jumps; UST 10yr at 4.66%; gold firm; oil prices hold; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

China inflation reveals weaknesses building; eyes on new yuan loans; China & Taiwan exports strong; US labour market shrinks, consumer debt jumps; UST 10yr at 4.66%; gold firm; oil prices hold; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'

National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'

South Africa's economy is on the rise, anchored by their mining sector, and that will bring rising social spending. The rugby tour will open doors, and companies looking to establish a presence should consider local compliance regulations, says MFAT

South Africa's economy is on the rise, anchored by their mining sector, and that will bring rising social spending. The rugby tour will open doors, and companies looking to establish a presence should consider local compliance regulations, says MFAT

A second wave of high inflation cannot be ruled out, says the World Gold Council. But it does not imply a major gold rally on its own. That depends on how real rates, the US dollar, growth expectations, Asian investor demand and central banks respond

A second wave of high inflation cannot be ruled out, says the World Gold Council. But it does not imply a major gold rally on its own. That depends on how real rates, the US dollar, growth expectations, Asian investor demand and central banks respond

David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership

David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership

National reveals candidate list with party president Sylvia Wood saying the list brings together ‘experienced ministers, hardworking local MPs, and new talent with real-world experience’

National reveals candidate list with party president Sylvia Wood saying the list brings together ‘experienced ministers, hardworking local MPs, and new talent with real-world experience’

Gene Frieda explains why any strategy for reducing global imbalances must account for China's exchange-rate management

Gene Frieda explains why any strategy for reducing global imbalances must account for China's exchange-rate management

Rick McGahey sees Zohran Mamdani's effort to balance redistribution and dynamism in New York City as a bellwether for the left

Rick McGahey sees Zohran Mamdani's effort to balance redistribution and dynamism in New York City as a bellwether for the left

2 Degrees' Mark Callander explains why he thinks digital sovereignty is something worth being concerned about

2 Degrees' Mark Callander explains why he thinks digital sovereignty is something worth being concerned about

'You have to manage the costs quite brutally': With census changes coming to a halt, Statistics NZ is still expected to carry out a census in 2028, something a former Government Statistician says could be done despite funding concerns

'You have to manage the costs quite brutally': With census changes coming to a halt, Statistics NZ is still expected to carry out a census in 2028, something a former Government Statistician says could be done despite funding concerns

US jobs market goes soft, inflation expectations stay high; Canada jobs market strong; China & Taiwan exports surge; China gold holdings jump; UST 10yr at 4.64%; gold jumps; oil prices rise; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US jobs market goes soft, inflation expectations stay high; Canada jobs market strong; China & Taiwan exports surge; China gold holdings jump; UST 10yr at 4.64%; gold jumps; oil prices rise; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

Residential auction activity at its lowest level since August 2023

Residential auction activity at its lowest level since August 2023

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rate echoes; mid-winter housing stock at 12yr high, Crown sells SOE loans, beef exports to the US find price resistance, swaps firmish, NZD soft, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rate echoes; mid-winter housing stock at 12yr high, Crown sells SOE loans, beef exports to the US find price resistance, swaps firmish, NZD soft, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Tourism Holdings, Vulcan Steel, Serko and Vista climb as Oceania, Air NZ, Auckland Airport and a2 Milk weigh on the NZX50

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Tourism Holdings, Vulcan Steel, Serko and Vista climb as Oceania, Air NZ, Auckland Airport and a2 Milk weigh on the NZX50

Latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since December 2024, Coalition holds on by ‘narrowest possible margin’ and Opportunity reaches 6.1%

Latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since December 2024, Coalition holds on by ‘narrowest possible margin’ and Opportunity reaches 6.1%

Crown enters into agreements to monetise debt it holds in Chorus so it can fund more infrastructure, Government says this delivers net proceeds of about $702 million

Crown enters into agreements to monetise debt it holds in Chorus so it can fund more infrastructure, Government says this delivers net proceeds of about $702 million

How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning

How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning

Oil prices rose steadily on widening Middle East conflict and more details on the Iran-Oman "deal" on the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude back up towards US$83. US Treasury yields rose in concert. Yen under pressure again

Oil prices rose steadily on widening Middle East conflict and more details on the Iran-Oman "deal" on the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude back up towards US$83. US Treasury yields rose in concert. Yen under pressure again

Persian Gulf mess intensifies again; US eyes non-farm jobs data; EU retail stays positive; German factory orders recover; Aussie gold exports zoom; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold holds; oil prices rise; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

Persian Gulf mess intensifies again; US eyes non-farm jobs data; EU retail stays positive; German factory orders recover; Aussie gold exports zoom; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold holds; oil prices rise; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4