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Oil prices fall despite ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. An escalation over the weekend could further threaten the ceasefire. Currency and rates markets little were changed. NZD/USD remains near multi-month lows

Oil prices fall despite ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. An escalation over the weekend could further threaten the ceasefire. Currency and rates markets little were changed. NZD/USD remains near multi-month lows

Tensions turn up in Persian Gulf; China industry profits rise; EU inflation expectations ease; BIS worried; US trade deficit swells; Aussie housing market cools; UST 10yr at 4.37%; gold up and oil firmish; NZ$1 = 56.4 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3

Tensions turn up in Persian Gulf; China industry profits rise; EU inflation expectations ease; BIS worried; US trade deficit swells; Aussie housing market cools; UST 10yr at 4.37%; gold up and oil firmish; NZ$1 = 56.4 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3

Pablo Hernández de Cos of the Bank for International Settlements argues policy discipline is needed to tackle economic pressure points

Pablo Hernández de Cos of the Bank for International Settlements argues policy discipline is needed to tackle economic pressure points

The choice at this year's election is 'between building our future here - or watching it built somewhere else,' Labour's Chris Hipkins says

The choice at this year's election is 'between building our future here - or watching it built somewhere else,' Labour's Chris Hipkins says

ACT Party leader David Seymour shares details of plan to make government smaller

ACT Party leader David Seymour shares details of plan to make government smaller

Nicole McKee named as the ACT Party’s new deputy leader replacing Brooke van Velden

Nicole McKee named as the ACT Party’s new deputy leader replacing Brooke van Velden

Harold James sees promise in Eastern and Central Europeans' resistance to foreign encroachments in their national politics

Harold James sees promise in Eastern and Central Europeans' resistance to foreign encroachments in their national politics

Joseph Davis expects AI technology to resemble electricity, benefiting the users more than the providers

Joseph Davis expects AI technology to resemble electricity, benefiting the users more than the providers

ANZ economists still expect the Reserve Bank to raise the OCR three times year in spite of recent falls in oil prices

ANZ economists still expect the Reserve Bank to raise the OCR three times year in spite of recent falls in oil prices

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds pledges to make sure that ‘once again, in this country, hard work gets you ahead’

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds pledges to make sure that ‘once again, in this country, hard work gets you ahead’

Stephen Roach laments that the Chinese government has paid little more than lip service to its greatest macroeconomic challenge

Stephen Roach laments that the Chinese government has paid little more than lip service to its greatest macroeconomic challenge

Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate

Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate

Trust, coalitions, and long memories: In Parliament, broken trust has consequences, Anna Whyte says

Trust, coalitions, and long memories: In Parliament, broken trust has consequences, Anna Whyte says

Central bank gold holdings are at a 50‑year high. Luke Hartigan looks at what’s behind the jump in reserves

Central bank gold holdings are at a 50‑year high. Luke Hartigan looks at what’s behind the jump in reserves

US data softens broadly; US tries to help Big Tech from paying taxes in any country; SpaceX delivers losses to investors; 'excessive pricing' tackled; UST 10yr at 4.37%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 56.4 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3

US data softens broadly; US tries to help Big Tech from paying taxes in any country; SpaceX delivers losses to investors; 'excessive pricing' tackled; UST 10yr at 4.37%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 56.4 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3

Just over a third of the properties offered at the latest auctions sold under the hammer

Just over a third of the properties offered at the latest auctions sold under the hammer

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates settle, eyes turn to next OCR review, wool prices higher, Aussies get teeth for supermarket pricing reviews, swaps stable, NZD ends low & stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates settle, eyes turn to next OCR review, wool prices higher, Aussies get teeth for supermarket pricing reviews, swaps stable, NZD ends low & stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Steady finish for NZX50 as Vulcan Steel, Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Stride gain; Kathmandu, Vista, Turners, and Hallensteins lead the decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Steady finish for NZX50 as Vulcan Steel, Freightways, Port of Tauranga and Stride gain; Kathmandu, Vista, Turners, and Hallensteins lead the decliners

Trade Minister Todd McClay says NZ First should 'stop promoting misinformation' as Winston Peters accuses National of 'covertly' changing its course on immigration settings in the India FTA

Trade Minister Todd McClay says NZ First should 'stop promoting misinformation' as Winston Peters accuses National of 'covertly' changing its course on immigration settings in the India FTA

ASB changes tack on the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate outlook, now expects July OCR pause as US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding cools oil prices

ASB changes tack on the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate outlook, now expects July OCR pause as US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding cools oil prices

More than half the $1.68 billion approved for first home buyer mortgages in May was for low equity loans

More than half the $1.68 billion approved for first home buyer mortgages in May was for low equity loans

Iranian Navy fires at ship crossing Strait Of Hormuz, following warnings. Oil prices rise. US core PCE rises, but not as high as some feared; UST 10-year rate falls

Iranian Navy fires at ship crossing Strait Of Hormuz, following warnings. Oil prices rise. US core PCE rises, but not as high as some feared; UST 10-year rate falls

US inflation rises as activity weakens, firms start to 'recover' AI costs, although there are some positive spots; container freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold up and oil rises after ship attack; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

US inflation rises as activity weakens, firms start to 'recover' AI costs, although there are some positive spots; container freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold up and oil rises after ship attack; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

Natalia Albert says finally the Green Party has mostly got its tax policy right

Natalia Albert says finally the Green Party has mostly got its tax policy right

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; a few more retail rate cuts, fewer OCR hikes expected, Aussie payrolls rise but for part-timers, swaps lower, NZX firmer, NZD softish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; a few more retail rate cuts, fewer OCR hikes expected, Aussie payrolls rise but for part-timers, swaps lower, NZX firmer, NZD softish, & more