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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ugly Q2 GDP result, which changes the OCR outlook, resi property investment lack returns, livestock prices rise, swaps drop, NZD falls, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ugly Q2 GDP result, which changes the OCR outlook, resi property investment lack returns, livestock prices rise, swaps drop, NZD falls, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #963; Tender Date 18 Sep 2025

NZ Govt Bond Tender #963; Tender Date 18 Sep 2025

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.9% with losses from Infratil, Meridian, Ryman, and Vector leading declines, Briscoes, Heartland, Air NZ, and Turner's are the top gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.9% with losses from Infratil, Meridian, Ryman, and Vector leading declines, Briscoes, Heartland, Air NZ, and Turner's are the top gainers

Hayley Gourley, ex-Rabobank general manager and current Seeka director, joining Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee

Hayley Gourley, ex-Rabobank general manager and current Seeka director, joining Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee

Voters should blame Donald Trump for New Zealand’s slow economic recovery and 0.9% GDP slump in June, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis

Voters should blame Donald Trump for New Zealand’s slow economic recovery and 0.9% GDP slump in June, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis

Both Westpac and Kiwibank economists have quickly called for the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month in reaction to the 0.9% drop in GDP; ASB joins in on the call too

Both Westpac and Kiwibank economists have quickly called for the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month in reaction to the 0.9% drop in GDP; ASB joins in on the call too

Gross domestic product fell much further than forecast in the June quarter with manufacturing sectors declining 3.5% and construction continuing to crater

Gross domestic product fell much further than forecast in the June quarter with manufacturing sectors declining 3.5% and construction continuing to crater

New Zealand’s tax system suits an ‘accrued’ capital gains tax not wealth tax, expert Michael Keen tells Treasury during public lecture

New Zealand’s tax system suits an ‘accrued’ capital gains tax not wealth tax, expert Michael Keen tells Treasury during public lecture

US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp as expected citing growing weakness in the labour market. The median FOMC member expects a further 50bp of easing this year. Markets whipsaw but modest moves overall

US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp as expected citing growing weakness in the labour market. The median FOMC member expects a further 50bp of easing this year. Markets whipsaw but modest moves overall

Fed cuts but can't shake White House corrosion; US housing starts tumble; Canada cuts; Eyes on Australian labour market, NZ GDP; UST 10yr at 4.07%; gold soft, oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 66.5

Fed cuts but can't shake White House corrosion; US housing starts tumble; Canada cuts; Eyes on Australian labour market, NZ GDP; UST 10yr at 4.07%; gold soft, oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 66.5

From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these three fixes to hit net-zero at less cost

From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these three fixes to hit net-zero at less cost

Investors are facing some lacklustre returns from residential property in the absence of capital gains

Investors are facing some lacklustre returns from residential property in the absence of capital gains

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, current account shrinks notably, dairy prices dip marginally, sentiment edges lower, e-Can acts, swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, current account shrinks notably, dairy prices dip marginally, sentiment edges lower, e-Can acts, swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 dips -0.4% as a2 Milk, Hallenstein Glassons, Fletcher, and Oceania lead decliners. Kathmandu, Channel Infrastructure, AirNZ, and Briscoes top the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 dips -0.4% as a2 Milk, Hallenstein Glassons, Fletcher, and Oceania lead decliners. Kathmandu, Channel Infrastructure, AirNZ, and Briscoes top the gainers

Banks with strong or rising home loan market share have a common trait - they prioritise broker channels. But because that is costly, they can no longer offer lower interest rates to borrowers

Banks with strong or rising home loan market share have a common trait - they prioritise broker channels. But because that is costly, they can no longer offer lower interest rates to borrowers

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend narrows considerably in moves that will please global credit rating agencies

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend narrows considerably in moves that will please global credit rating agencies

Jeannie Marie Paterson argues the lessons behind ANZ's record A$240m fine should have been learned years ago

Jeannie Marie Paterson argues the lessons behind ANZ's record A$240m fine should have been learned years ago

The economy is likely to start recovering this summer from the Reserve Bank's enforced recession - but are there better ways of controlling inflation in future than pressurising those with mortgages?

The economy is likely to start recovering this summer from the Reserve Bank's enforced recession - but are there better ways of controlling inflation in future than pressurising those with mortgages?

Geoff Bertram looks at why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge

Geoff Bertram looks at why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge

High stock levels and large number of properties being withdrawn from sale suggest buyers remain firmly in control of the housing market

High stock levels and large number of properties being withdrawn from sale suggest buyers remain firmly in control of the housing market

The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Do we really need a comprehensive CGT? A provocative highlight from the Law Society's excellent 2025 tax conference

The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Do we really need a comprehensive CGT? A provocative highlight from the Law Society's excellent 2025 tax conference

Mohamed El-Erian urges the outgoing chair of the world's most important central bank to launch institutional reform

Mohamed El-Erian urges the outgoing chair of the world's most important central bank to launch institutional reform

Markets ignore stronger US data, focused on prospects for a protracted Fed easing cycle, seeing Treasury yields edge lower while the USD shows a broadly based fall. EUR rises to a four-year high

Markets ignore stronger US data, focused on prospects for a protracted Fed easing cycle, seeing Treasury yields edge lower while the USD shows a broadly based fall. EUR rises to a four-year high

Dairy prices hold; US data positive; Binance to escape oversight; Canadian inflation stays in zone; China and EU industrial production rise; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold firm, oil up; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 66.7

Dairy prices hold; US data positive; Binance to escape oversight; Canadian inflation stays in zone; China and EU industrial production rise; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold firm, oil up; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 66.7

‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys

‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys