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Homes for sale on Realestate.co.nz at 12-year high for the month of May while asking prices declined for the third consecutive month

Homes for sale on Realestate.co.nz at 12-year high for the month of May while asking prices declined for the third consecutive month

Simon Johnson and Amir Kermani sketch four scenarios for the Persian Gulf - none of which bode well for global stability

Simon Johnson and Amir Kermani sketch four scenarios for the Persian Gulf - none of which bode well for global stability

Credit bureau Centrix says over 134,000 homeowners now have mortgages exceeding $1 million

Credit bureau Centrix says over 134,000 homeowners now have mortgages exceeding $1 million

Currently low rental yields suggest negative cash flows could be a possibility for mortgaged investors

Currently low rental yields suggest negative cash flows could be a possibility for mortgaged investors

The S&P500 is modestly higher to a fresh intra-day record. US job openings rose sharply in April, reinforcing signs of labour-market resilience. Eurozone inflation rose, supporting expectations for an ECB rate hike this month

The S&P500 is modestly higher to a fresh intra-day record. US job openings rose sharply in April, reinforcing signs of labour-market resilience. Eurozone inflation rose, supporting expectations for an ECB rate hike this month

US labour data upbeat but sentiment downbeat; China harvests; EU inflation in spotlight; Australia gets first trade deficit in nine years; mineral prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.46%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

US labour data upbeat but sentiment downbeat; China harvests; EU inflation in spotlight; Australia gets first trade deficit in nine years; mineral prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.46%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

Insurance Council wants Fire and Emergency Levy replaced by ‘Community Protection Levy’, saying current levy ‘no longer well suited to the risks NZ faces’

Insurance Council wants Fire and Emergency Levy replaced by ‘Community Protection Levy’, saying current levy ‘no longer well suited to the risks NZ faces’

Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'

Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'

Heartland Group CEO says not yet decided which technology platform a combined Heartland-TSB would use, acknowledges cultural differences but doesn't expect major problems

Heartland Group CEO says not yet decided which technology platform a combined Heartland-TSB would use, acknowledges cultural differences but doesn't expect major problems

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland & TSB propose merger, CCCFA on way to FMA, FAMNZ folds, fuel situation stable, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD soft, bitcoin lower, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland & TSB propose merger, CCCFA on way to FMA, FAMNZ folds, fuel situation stable, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD soft, bitcoin lower, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Heartland, Gentrack, Kathmandu, and Genesis lead Monday gains while Vista Group, Chorus, Serko and Infratil retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Heartland, Gentrack, Kathmandu, and Genesis lead Monday gains while Vista Group, Chorus, Serko and Infratil retreat

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says 'reforms need more time to bed in to see significant improvements in the market'

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says 'reforms need more time to bed in to see significant improvements in the market'

Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024

Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024

Lynda Moore says a pay rise with no intention attached to it is money with nowhere to go, and lifestyle creep will happily give it a destination. Make a deliberate plan to capture the benefit

Lynda Moore says a pay rise with no intention attached to it is money with nowhere to go, and lifestyle creep will happily give it a destination. Make a deliberate plan to capture the benefit

Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents

Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents

Middle East backdrop remains tense and uncertain; oil prices trade a wide range on headlines; Brent crude back to US$95 after stretching towards US$98. Another strong US ISM manufacturing report. US and Australian rates higher

Middle East backdrop remains tense and uncertain; oil prices trade a wide range on headlines; Brent crude back to US$95 after stretching towards US$98. Another strong US ISM manufacturing report. US and Australian rates higher

Hormuz unresolved; global factories expand on stockpiling; Korean exports impress; Australian inflation dips; Wall Street in tech IPO frenzy; UST 10yr at 4.47%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

Hormuz unresolved; global factories expand on stockpiling; Korean exports impress; Australian inflation dips; Wall Street in tech IPO frenzy; UST 10yr at 4.47%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

Brian Easton concludes the proposal to reduce the number of public servants is not well worked out, and if the Government is reelected, some 'brutal measures' may be on the way

Brian Easton concludes the proposal to reduce the number of public servants is not well worked out, and if the Government is reelected, some 'brutal measures' may be on the way

China's log market in rough balance, India pulls back, while some evidence exporters are having to absorb some of the higher freight costs. Domestic demand for logs firmer after local capacity shutdowns

China's log market in rough balance, India pulls back, while some evidence exporters are having to absorb some of the higher freight costs. Domestic demand for logs firmer after local capacity shutdowns

The IMF notes that as governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design

The IMF notes that as governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design

Expatriate New Zealander Ian Taylor arrested on the Gold Coast over money laundering allegations, faces extradition to the USA, the ABC reports

Expatriate New Zealander Ian Taylor arrested on the Gold Coast over money laundering allegations, faces extradition to the USA, the ABC reports

Teresa Ghilarducci challenges the assumptions about rich and poor people that underlie opposition to wealth taxes

Teresa Ghilarducci challenges the assumptions about rich and poor people that underlie opposition to wealth taxes

Michael Strain argues that proposals for punitive taxes on the ultra-wealthy threaten to do far more harm than good

Michael Strain argues that proposals for punitive taxes on the ultra-wealthy threaten to do far more harm than good

Can AI help Nicola Willis to cut public expenditure?

Can AI help Nicola Willis to cut public expenditure?

Roger J Kerr sees a growing probability that the NZD will rise to 'well above 60 USc'. As oil prices fall away (in USD), the cost in NZD will fall faster. He also sees a new era of transparency and accountability at the RBNZ

Roger J Kerr sees a growing probability that the NZD will rise to 'well above 60 USc'. As oil prices fall away (in USD), the cost in NZD will fall faster. He also sees a new era of transparency and accountability at the RBNZ