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Stand Forestry's Marcus Musson says export log prices seem to be firming, partly on a faster consumption rate in China although log inventories there are still elevated. He also notes the scramble here for LUC registrations
Stand Forestry's Marcus Musson says export log prices seem to be firming, partly on a faster consumption rate in China although log inventories there are still elevated. He also notes the scramble here for LUC registrations
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Kiwibank makes rate changes, more sales at a loss, migration up slightly, tourism rebounds, retail in grim grind, swaps ease, NZX firm, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Kiwibank makes rate changes, more sales at a loss, migration up slightly, tourism rebounds, retail in grim grind, swaps ease, NZX firm, NZD soft, & more
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1017; Tender Date 12 Nov 2026
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1017; Tender Date 12 Nov 2026
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RBNZ's reverse stress test on life and health insurers leads some insurers to strengthen capital triggers, review reinsurance arrangements and increase cyber cover
RBNZ's reverse stress test on life and health insurers leads some insurers to strengthen capital triggers, review reinsurance arrangements and increase cyber cover
ASB five-year bond issue to pay investors 4.782% per annum
ASB five-year bond issue to pay investors 4.782% per annum
Higher fuel prices and weak job market dragged NZ electronic card spending down for third consecutive month in October
Higher fuel prices and weak job market dragged NZ electronic card spending down for third consecutive month in October
Barry Eichengreen warns that the US Treasury secretary's debt-issuance strategy could be penny-wise and pound-foolish
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Barry Eichengreen warns that the US Treasury secretary's debt-issuance strategy could be penny-wise and pound-foolish
Net population gain of 22,611 from migration in September year, NZ citizens still leaving in droves
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Net population gain of 22,611 from migration in September year, NZ citizens still leaving in droves
New home loans dropped by a record 15% as Australia’s housing market downturn deepens
Lynda Moore notes there are many things to consider when planning the end of year Christmas party, the staff gift, or the bonus
Lynda Moore notes there are many things to consider when planning the end of year Christmas party, the staff gift, or the bonus
Heartland extends TSB takeover deadline to March 2027 as TSB’s capital and liquidity ratios review is still ongoing and the Reserve Bank needs more time to assess the proposed TSB-Heartland merger
Heartland extends TSB takeover deadline to March 2027 as TSB’s capital and liquidity ratios review is still ongoing and the Reserve Bank needs more time to assess the proposed TSB-Heartland merger
US cash bond market closed for holiday, but futures imply nudge up in rates. Market pricing more aggressive Fed rate hikes, driving broadly stronger USD. Positive sentiment for US equities, with strong gains led by the tech sector
US cash bond market closed for holiday, but futures imply nudge up in rates. Market pricing more aggressive Fed rate hikes, driving broadly stronger USD. Positive sentiment for US equities, with strong gains led by the tech sector
US mortgage applications firm; Japanese machine tool orders stay very high; Chinese car sales weak with Singles Day retail; Aussie housing lending weak; UST 10yr at 5.01%; tech markets rise; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 55.6 USc; TWI-5 = 59.7
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US mortgage applications firm; Japanese machine tool orders stay very high; Chinese car sales weak with Singles Day retail; Aussie housing lending weak; UST 10yr at 5.01%; tech markets rise; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 55.6 USc; TWI-5 = 59.7
Number of residential properties being sold at a loss continues growing, with almost half of the apartments sold in the third quarter selling at a loss
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Number of residential properties being sold at a loss continues growing, with almost half of the apartments sold in the third quarter selling at a loss
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Westpac changes retail rates, concrete production rises, dairy prices rise, sharp drop in Aussie home loan commitments, carbon price firms, swaps rise, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Westpac changes retail rates, concrete production rises, dairy prices rise, sharp drop in Aussie home loan commitments, carbon price firms, swaps rise, NZD soft, & more
From a former All Blacks captain to a high school principal, these are New Zealand's newest MPs
Where does all the hardware go? The hidden environmental footprint of AI data centres
Strong US CPI and hawkish Fed comments saw markets fully price a December Fed hike. US Treasury yields rose sharply, led by the front end, and US equities fell. The US dollar gained broadly
Strong US CPI and hawkish Fed comments saw markets fully price a December Fed hike. US Treasury yields rose sharply, led by the front end, and US equities fell. The US dollar gained broadly
US inflation tops 4% again drawing heightened concern by the Fed; US beef production in decline; China exports reveal distortions; Aussie sentiment slides; Anthropic IPO to go ahead; UST 10yr at 5.01%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 55.9 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
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US inflation tops 4% again drawing heightened concern by the Fed; US beef production in decline; China exports reveal distortions; Aussie sentiment slides; Anthropic IPO to go ahead; UST 10yr at 5.01%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 55.9 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
Westpac NZ to offer potential homebuyers a natural hazards report based on the same data it considers in lending decisions
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Westpac NZ to offer potential homebuyers a natural hazards report based on the same data it considers in lending decisions
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The Red Bank tweaks its mortgage and term deposit rates, becoming more competitive for terms three years and longer - but less competitive for savers for these same terms
The Red Bank tweaks its mortgage and term deposit rates, becoming more competitive for terms three years and longer - but less competitive for savers for these same terms
Credit bureau Equifax says credit card hardship has jumped 33% as household budgets tighten and people use revolving credit to absorb daily expenses
Credit bureau Equifax says credit card hardship has jumped 33% as household budgets tighten and people use revolving credit to absorb daily expenses
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, rental market active but rents flat, October retail struggled, truckometer tame, ASB to raise new bond funding, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, rental market active but rents flat, October retail struggled, truckometer tame, ASB to raise new bond funding, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more
Already the country's biggest bank, ANZ NZ wants to 'grow across the board,' new CEO Ben Kelleher says
Already the country's biggest bank, ANZ NZ wants to 'grow across the board,' new CEO Ben Kelleher says
Commerce Commission’s draft decision to allow Orion NZ to spend $1.3 billion on a five-year electricity network upgrade falls $200 million short of Orion’s target but would keep power bill hikes lower than proposed
Commerce Commission’s draft decision to allow Orion NZ to spend $1.3 billion on a five-year electricity network upgrade falls $200 million short of Orion’s target but would keep power bill hikes lower than proposed