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NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards

NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen says

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; business confidence falls, milk collections rise, low equity lending high, households keep funds ready, banknotes more popular, transparency games, swaps firm, NZD weak, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; business confidence falls, milk collections rise, low equity lending high, households keep funds ready, banknotes more popular, transparency games, swaps firm, NZD weak, & more

ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'

ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; EBOS, Tower, Scales, and Genesis lead the index higher as the NZX, Channel Infrastructure, a2 Milk, and Mainfreight are the big decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; EBOS, Tower, Scales, and Genesis lead the index higher as the NZX, Channel Infrastructure, a2 Milk, and Mainfreight are the big decliners

NZ Govt Bond Tender #990; Tender Date 30 Apr 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #990; Tender Date 30 Apr 2026

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to have votes made public when consensus over Official Cash Rate decisions isn’t reached, members encouraged to share individual views as new charter comes into effect

Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to have votes made public when consensus over Official Cash Rate decisions isn’t reached, members encouraged to share individual views as new charter comes into effect

Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers almost hit $1 billion in March

Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers almost hit $1 billion in March

S&P sees significant opportunities for banks with AI, but cautions FOMO could lead to poor investment decisions

S&P sees significant opportunities for banks with AI, but cautions FOMO could lead to poor investment decisions

Risk sentiment weakened after Hormuz will likely remain closed for some time. Brent crude surged, exceeding the March peak. Bank of Canada and Fed leave policy unchanged. Global rates are much higher while equities are softer

Risk sentiment weakened after Hormuz will likely remain closed for some time. Brent crude surged, exceeding the March peak. Bank of Canada and Fed leave policy unchanged. Global rates are much higher while equities are softer

The US Fed holds its policy rate, Powell vows to stay as a Governor; US data mixed but fuels inventories dive; Canada holds hawkishly; airline activity wavers worryingly; UST 10yr at 4.41%; gold falls as oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

The US Fed holds its policy rate, Powell vows to stay as a Governor; US data mixed but fuels inventories dive; Canada holds hawkishly; airline activity wavers worryingly; UST 10yr at 4.41%; gold falls as oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; banks move retail rates up, household living cost rises disproportionate, FHB affordability stops improving, fuel update, swaps ease back, NZD down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; banks move retail rates up, household living cost rises disproportionate, FHB affordability stops improving, fuel update, swaps ease back, NZD down, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; F&P Healthcare, Napier Port, Precinct, and Fletchers lead Wednesday’s flat result as Kathmandu, Serko, Ryman, and NZX are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; F&P Healthcare, Napier Port, Precinct, and Fletchers lead Wednesday’s flat result as Kathmandu, Serko, Ryman, and NZX are the main decliners

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

First home buyers being hit by rising mortgage rates and higher prices at the bottom of the housing market

First home buyers being hit by rising mortgage rates and higher prices at the bottom of the housing market

Stephen Roach highlights the ancient Chinese warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu's emphasis on the importance of strategy and reason

Stephen Roach highlights the ancient Chinese warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu's emphasis on the importance of strategy and reason

Xin Meng argues that enabling China's people to reduce their working hours is essential to boost consumption and fertility

Xin Meng argues that enabling China's people to reduce their working hours is essential to boost consumption and fertility

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm asks what will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm asks what will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

ASB increases home loan rates as wholesale interest rate rises bite, also raises term deposit rates but for few terms savers prefer

ASB increases home loan rates as wholesale interest rate rises bite, also raises term deposit rates but for few terms savers prefer

Risk sentiment is marginally weaker awaiting updates on the US-Iran conflict. US consumer confidence shows a surprising lift; Euro area inflation expectations show a sharp lift, driving a short-end lift in European yields; US Treasury yields push higher

Risk sentiment is marginally weaker awaiting updates on the US-Iran conflict. US consumer confidence shows a surprising lift; Euro area inflation expectations show a sharp lift, driving a short-end lift in European yields; US Treasury yields push higher

Aussie rates rise sharply; US jobs data better but sentiment stays low; Japan holds policy rate; Korea business sentiment rises; EU inflation expectations jump; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold falls as oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

Aussie rates rise sharply; US jobs data better but sentiment stays low; Japan holds policy rate; Korea business sentiment rises; EU inflation expectations jump; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold falls as oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

Government signs letter of intent with Z Energy to source an extra 90 million litres of diesel with Finance Minister Nicola Willis calling it ‘an insurance policy'

Government signs letter of intent with Z Energy to source an extra 90 million litres of diesel with Finance Minister Nicola Willis calling it ‘an insurance policy'

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; filled jobs history, RBNZ makes record FCY purchase, QV sees fuel prices starting to impact construction costs, swaps rise, NZX lower, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; filled jobs history, RBNZ makes record FCY purchase, QV sees fuel prices starting to impact construction costs, swaps rise, NZX lower, NZD dips, & more

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices