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The Reserve Bank plans to keep cutting rates but doesn’t want to risk inflation reigniting
9th Jul 25, 6:01pm
The Reserve Bank plans to keep cutting rates but doesn’t want to risk inflation reigniting
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes as RBNZ releases a dovish review, new borrowers hang out there with floating rates, rents lower, swaps stable, NZD lower, NZX lower, & more
9th Jul 25, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes as RBNZ releases a dovish review, new borrowers hang out there with floating rates, rents lower, swaps stable, NZD lower, NZX lower, & more
New proposed anti-money laundering measures include banning crypto ATM machines and limits on overseas cash transfers
9th Jul 25, 3:24pm
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New proposed anti-money laundering measures include banning crypto ATM machines and limits on overseas cash transfers
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 drops almost -1%; The Warehouse, Vulcan Steel, Spark, and Mainfreight edge higher, while a2 Milk, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and The NZX decline
9th Jul 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 drops almost -1%; The Warehouse, Vulcan Steel, Spark, and Mainfreight edge higher, while a2 Milk, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and The NZX decline
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut the Official Cash Rate at its next meeting after leaving it unchanged at 3.25% in July
9th Jul 25, 2:20pm
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut the Official Cash Rate at its next meeting after leaving it unchanged at 3.25% in July
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in May, a third of the new mortgages taken out were on floating terms; homeowners are still waiting for more OCR cuts
9th Jul 25, 9:37am
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in May, a third of the new mortgages taken out were on floating terms; homeowners are still waiting for more OCR cuts
Desmond Lachman highlights the myriad ways Donald Trump is undermining markets' faith in the US economy and the US dollar
9th Jul 25, 8:10am
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Desmond Lachman highlights the myriad ways Donald Trump is undermining markets' faith in the US economy and the US dollar
David Mahon counsels against interpreting trends in China in the context of other countries economic history instead of trying to understand China in its unique context
9th Jul 25, 8:06am
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David Mahon counsels against interpreting trends in China in the context of other countries economic history instead of trying to understand China in its unique context
US equities trading flat, complacent about threat of higher tariffs; US Treasury yields higher and curve steeper. Net currency movements have been modest, with the AUD a clear outperformer after the RBA shock
9th Jul 25, 7:52am
US equities trading flat, complacent about threat of higher tariffs; US Treasury yields higher and curve steeper. Net currency movements have been modest, with the AUD a clear outperformer after the RBA shock
US data stable but consumer debt demand falls; Canada expands; German exports dip; Australian sentiment improves; copper prices leap in the US; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.6
9th Jul 25, 7:21am
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US data stable but consumer debt demand falls; Canada expands; German exports dip; Australian sentiment improves; copper prices leap in the US; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.6
Residential construction cost inflation was 2.7% in year to June, down from the 10.4% peak in 2022
9th Jul 25, 12:02am
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Residential construction cost inflation was 2.7% in year to June, down from the 10.4% peak in 2022
Another rate cut by the Australian central bank was expected but didn't happen. But it was a split 6-3 decision
8th Jul 25, 4:36pm
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Another rate cut by the Australian central bank was expected but didn't happen. But it was a split 6-3 decision
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, property & retail markets lackluster, new lending trends, wholesale energy costs low, RBA declines to cut, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
8th Jul 25, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, property & retail markets lackluster, new lending trends, wholesale energy costs low, RBA declines to cut, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Meridian, Goodman Property, and Precinct Properties gain; A2 Milk, Ryman, Mainfreight, and Infratil fall as NZX50 edges lower
8th Jul 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Meridian, Goodman Property, and Precinct Properties gain; A2 Milk, Ryman, Mainfreight, and Infratil fall as NZX50 edges lower
Lynda Moore says that when you are faced with disaster recovery, you may not need to-do lists, but you can probably use some reassurance and reinforcement that you don't have to face the challenges alone
8th Jul 25, 2:54pm
Lynda Moore says that when you are faced with disaster recovery, you may not need to-do lists, but you can probably use some reassurance and reinforcement that you don't have to face the challenges alone
The country's largest bank says overall spending is probably flat in the past year after inflation, but it is starting to recover, slowly
8th Jul 25, 1:48pm
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The country's largest bank says overall spending is probably flat in the past year after inflation, but it is starting to recover, slowly
Vendors lowering their price expectations on Trade Me Property as buyers have plenty of choice and properties take longer to sell
8th Jul 25, 9:45am
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Vendors lowering their price expectations on Trade Me Property as buyers have plenty of choice and properties take longer to sell
Brian Easton looks at the options for a Government that's hit its borrowing limit but would still like to spend
8th Jul 25, 8:20am
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Brian Easton looks at the options for a Government that's hit its borrowing limit but would still like to spend
TSB CEO Kerry Boielle says a 'disproportionate' regulatory workload is stifling innovation by smaller banks
8th Jul 25, 8:13am
TSB CEO Kerry Boielle says a 'disproportionate' regulatory workload is stifling innovation by smaller banks
Trump starts notifying countries of new import tariff rates, effective 1-August. These currently range between 25-40%, notably Japan and South Korea at 25%. More letters coming today and coming days. Markets not happy
8th Jul 25, 7:46am
Trump starts notifying countries of new import tariff rates, effective 1-August. These currently range between 25-40%, notably Japan and South Korea at 25%. More letters coming today and coming days. Markets not happy
Confidence slowly returning to market, according to latest quarterly index report from wealth platform Sharesies
8th Jul 25, 7:43am
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Confidence slowly returning to market, according to latest quarterly index report from wealth platform Sharesies
QV says some Auckland buyers are trying their luck by making "cheeky offers" in the current market
8th Jul 25, 7:41am
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QV says some Auckland buyers are trying their luck by making "cheeky offers" in the current market
US issues unilateral tariff letters, pushing trade partners into China's orbit; global data stable; eyes on RBA and household reactions; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold dips and oil firms; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.7
8th Jul 25, 7:19am
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US issues unilateral tariff letters, pushing trade partners into China's orbit; global data stable; eyes on RBA and household reactions; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold dips and oil firms; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.7
Starlink satellite broadband connections soar in shrinking NZ telco market
7th Jul 25, 4:03pm
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Starlink satellite broadband connections soar in shrinking NZ telco market
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; term deposit rate cuts, bonus saver withdrawal, home ownership rate dips, eyes on OCR decision, eyes on bank profits tax, swaps stable, NZD weaker, & more
7th Jul 25, 4:02pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; term deposit rate cuts, bonus saver withdrawal, home ownership rate dips, eyes on OCR decision, eyes on bank profits tax, swaps stable, NZD weaker, & more