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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ANZ raises rates, REINZ sees buyer caution, more cattle fewer cows and sheep, benefit claims rise, strong NZGB demand, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ANZ raises rates, REINZ sees buyer caution, more cattle fewer cows and sheep, benefit claims rise, strong NZGB demand, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #988; Tender Date 16 Apr 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #988; Tender Date 16 Apr 2026

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Genesis, Chorus, Investore Property and Infratil lead the gainers as Gentrack, Kathmandu, a2 Milk and Channel Infrastructure weigh on a flat NZX50

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Genesis, Chorus, Investore Property and Infratil lead the gainers as Gentrack, Kathmandu, a2 Milk and Channel Infrastructure weigh on a flat NZX50

Report argues a sustainable growth strategy is New Zealand's best defense against global volatility

Report argues a sustainable growth strategy is New Zealand's best defense against global volatility

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins nations in urgent call for full ceasefire to US, Israel, and Iran conflict

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins nations in urgent call for full ceasefire to US, Israel, and Iran conflict

Flavio Macau questions whether the days of cheap oil may have come to an end, and looks at what it means if they have

Flavio Macau questions whether the days of cheap oil may have come to an end, and looks at what it means if they have

March housing sales numbers and prices little changed from March last year but buyers becoming more cautious, REINZ says

March housing sales numbers and prices little changed from March last year but buyers becoming more cautious, REINZ says

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

US policy mess shows up in Beige Book; US homebuilders glum; Japanese machinery orders rise sharply; Albanese wins Brunei backing; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold dips as oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

US policy mess shows up in Beige Book; US homebuilders glum; Japanese machinery orders rise sharply; Albanese wins Brunei backing; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold dips as oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

ANZ has raised their two year fixed mortgage rate by +20 bps, most others by +10 bps, resulting in the most expensive rate card in the home loan market at present

ANZ has raised their two year fixed mortgage rate by +20 bps, most others by +10 bps, resulting in the most expensive rate card in the home loan market at present

Risk to New Zealand’s fuel security still elevated, Govt 'actively preparing' for the possibility to move up phases, says PM as IMF sends warning

Risk to New Zealand’s fuel security still elevated, Govt 'actively preparing' for the possibility to move up phases, says PM as IMF sends warning

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Auckland grows with fewer losses to regions, Christchurch grows fast, dairy prices fall, more lease offers, more EHGs, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Auckland grows with fewer losses to regions, Christchurch grows fast, dairy prices fall, more lease offers, more EHGs, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too, Christos Makridis says

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too, Christos Makridis says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Precinct, Heartland, EBOS, and Kathmandu lead the index gainers while Oceania, SkyCity casino, Sanford, and Vulcan Steel are the big decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Precinct, Heartland, EBOS, and Kathmandu lead the index gainers while Oceania, SkyCity casino, Sanford, and Vulcan Steel are the big decliners

Strait of Hormuz blockade: Leon Goldsmith explains the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

Strait of Hormuz blockade: Leon Goldsmith explains the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

Australia's Cuscal acquiring electronic payments processor Worldline New Zealand and reviving Paymark brand

Australia's Cuscal acquiring electronic payments processor Worldline New Zealand and reviving Paymark brand

As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says

As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

US data mixed with PPI up, sentiment down, but good jobs data; China export growth fades; Australian sentiment dives; IMF of another recession; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold rises as oil retreats; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US data mixed with PPI up, sentiment down, but good jobs data; China export growth fades; Australian sentiment dives; IMF of another recession; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold rises as oil retreats; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

'A contentious agreement': Why political optics, an election year and lack of typical market access has put the India FTA in the spotlight

'A contentious agreement': Why political optics, an election year and lack of typical market access has put the India FTA in the spotlight

Bank lobby group says government proposal for its members to pay $23m of annual AML levies isn't equitable or proportionate

Bank lobby group says government proposal for its members to pay $23m of annual AML levies isn't equitable or proportionate

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; asking prices slide, fewer citizens emigrate, retail sector faces brutal outlook, Aussie sentiment crashes, swaps dip, NZX down again, NZD firmer, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; asking prices slide, fewer citizens emigrate, retail sector faces brutal outlook, Aussie sentiment crashes, swaps dip, NZX down again, NZD firmer, & more

Protracted Strait of Hormuz crisis could turn into global agrifood catastrophe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says

Protracted Strait of Hormuz crisis could turn into global agrifood catastrophe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kiwi Property, Oceania and Sky TV lead the gainers while Gentrack, a2 Milk, Chorus and SkyCity casino all retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kiwi Property, Oceania and Sky TV lead the gainers while Gentrack, a2 Milk, Chorus and SkyCity casino all retreat

Peter Drennan says it's with genuine disbelief that he's writing this; NZ's terrible timezone may now be an AI structural advantage

Peter Drennan says it's with genuine disbelief that he's writing this; NZ's terrible timezone may now be an AI structural advantage