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Those aged up to 19 years and people aged 50-plus made up almost 40% of residence visa approvals in September year
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Those aged up to 19 years and people aged 50-plus made up almost 40% of residence visa approvals in September year
Risk sentiment improves, particularly for AI-sector, driving bounce-back for US equities. Commodity currencies outperform; NZD pushes higher. European assets underperform, with spillover of French riots across the region
Risk sentiment improves, particularly for AI-sector, driving bounce-back for US equities. Commodity currencies outperform; NZD pushes higher. European assets underperform, with spillover of French riots across the region
Canadian inflation holds; China housing not improving, but GDP beats estimates; China retail weak but exports strong; global food prices & risks rise; UST 10yr at 5.14%; gold holds and oil stays well above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
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Canadian inflation holds; China housing not improving, but GDP beats estimates; China retail weak but exports strong; global food prices & risks rise; UST 10yr at 5.14%; gold holds and oil stays well above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some fixed rate changes, service sector sags, trade deficit jumps, some Kiwibank workers strike, truckers get their wish list, big China data dump, swaps & NZD stable, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some fixed rate changes, service sector sags, trade deficit jumps, some Kiwibank workers strike, truckers get their wish list, big China data dump, swaps & NZD stable, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 opens the week -0.6% lower as Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Ryman and Investore advance while Infratil, Skellerup, SkyCity and Chorus retreat
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 opens the week -0.6% lower as Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Ryman and Investore advance while Infratil, Skellerup, SkyCity and Chorus retreat
Natural hazards don’t obey electoral cycles. The next government faces crucial choices
Housing policies: A capital gains tax to solar roll outs, rent controls and offsetting residential rental losses
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Housing policies: A capital gains tax to solar roll outs, rent controls and offsetting residential rental losses
Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election
Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election
Labour to support under-16 social media ban, and follow Australia with algorithm opt-outs, a duty of care law and an independent online regulator
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Labour to support under-16 social media ban, and follow Australia with algorithm opt-outs, a duty of care law and an independent online regulator
Brian Easton says to end economic stagnation, the NZ Government must distinguish investment from consumption
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Brian Easton says to end economic stagnation, the NZ Government must distinguish investment from consumption
The dotcom sharemarket bubble's bursting coincided with the flop of a Dutch company's IPO. Will an Aussie company's failed IPO be a marker for the bursting of the AI sharemarket bubble?
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The dotcom sharemarket bubble's bursting coincided with the flop of a Dutch company's IPO. Will an Aussie company's failed IPO be a marker for the bursting of the AI sharemarket bubble?
Roger J Kerr says the factors behind the NZ dollar sell-off to below 0.5600 are already reversing
Roger J Kerr says the factors behind the NZ dollar sell-off to below 0.5600 are already reversing
US equities weakened as AI concerns weighed on tech, with the S&P 500 lower. Brent crude hit US$110 amid ongoing supply concerns. US 10-year yields ended a choppy session at 5.07%
US equities weakened as AI concerns weighed on tech, with the S&P 500 lower. Brent crude hit US$110 amid ongoing supply concerns. US 10-year yields ended a choppy session at 5.07%
Singapore exports jump; US factories busy; US Govt finances a mess; major street protests in India & France; Australia new home sales retreat; UST 10yr at 5.10%; gold holds and oil stays above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
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Singapore exports jump; US factories busy; US Govt finances a mess; major street protests in India & France; Australia new home sales retreat; UST 10yr at 5.10%; gold holds and oil stays above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
Though both parties would reject the charge, Labour and National remain staunch upholders of economic and cultural liberalism
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Though both parties would reject the charge, Labour and National remain staunch upholders of economic and cultural liberalism
AI promises a more productive world, but we must manage risks in the transition, says the IMF boss. We should learn and act as we go, not just get swept along
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AI promises a more productive world, but we must manage risks in the transition, says the IMF boss. We should learn and act as we go, not just get swept along
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Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures
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Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures
Koichi Hamada laments the weakness of the yen and call for more aggressive monetary tightening in Japan
Koichi Hamada laments the weakness of the yen and call for more aggressive monetary tightening in Japan
Angela Huyue Zhang & Yue Zhao explain why formal, objective assessments are needed to ensure AI safety and expose marketing hype
Angela Huyue Zhang & Yue Zhao explain why formal, objective assessments are needed to ensure AI safety and expose marketing hype
Jim O'Neill sees siloed interests driving colossal market failures and out-of-control public spending
Jim O'Neill sees siloed interests driving colossal market failures and out-of-control public spending
The outlook for New Zealand venison has moved into a considerably more positive phase
The outlook for New Zealand venison has moved into a considerably more positive phase
Surges and problems lie ahead as we move towards a stable population. Many things are already ‘baked in’ says Keith Woodford
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Surges and problems lie ahead as we move towards a stable population. Many things are already ‘baked in’ says Keith Woodford
Ross Stitt finds that millions of Australians are exposed to private credit risks as their fund managers chase higher returns in more speculative low liquidity real estate-based debt instruments
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Ross Stitt finds that millions of Australians are exposed to private credit risks as their fund managers chase higher returns in more speculative low liquidity real estate-based debt instruments
Markets recoil on rising risks; US Govt deficit balloons; Warsh equivocates; Ueda clear; Singapore exports surge; India street protests spread; Scaramucci record broken; UST 10yr at 5.09%; gold holds and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3
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Markets recoil on rising risks; US Govt deficit balloons; Warsh equivocates; Ueda clear; Singapore exports surge; India street protests spread; Scaramucci record broken; UST 10yr at 5.09%; gold holds and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3
Residential property auction rooms getting busier but still well short of this time last year