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James K. Baxter reviews a new book, Everyman: The Untold Story of Economics, by Antara Haldar, that reckons with the origins of economics and the purpose behind it

James K. Baxter reviews a new book, Everyman: The Untold Story of Economics, by Antara Haldar, that reckons with the origins of economics and the purpose behind it

Dave Ananth points out while Inland Revenue has identified widespread expense claim fraud, a false return does not automatically establish evasion and taxpayers who discover an incorrect return should act promptly

Dave Ananth points out while Inland Revenue has identified widespread expense claim fraud, a false return does not automatically establish evasion and taxpayers who discover an incorrect return should act promptly

Mark Tanner says to remain meaningful in China, brands are best to stay focused on their hero products and tight value propositions, whilst being opportunistic about new revenue and purchase opportunities

Mark Tanner says to remain meaningful in China, brands are best to stay focused on their hero products and tight value propositions, whilst being opportunistic about new revenue and purchase opportunities

Fed Governor Waller tempered expectations for a September hike. US equities rallied. The US dollar weakened broadly, while the yen led gains on firmer expectations of BoJ tightening

Fed Governor Waller tempered expectations for a September hike. US equities rallied. The US dollar weakened broadly, while the yen led gains on firmer expectations of BoJ tightening

US domestic data positive but trade data weak; Canada trade data weaker; Yen rises; EU PPI high; Australia trade data soft; Dutch move their gold out of the US; UST 10yr at 4.77%; gold up while oil holds; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

US domestic data positive but trade data weak; Canada trade data weaker; Yen rises; EU PPI high; Australia trade data soft; Dutch move their gold out of the US; UST 10yr at 4.77%; gold up while oil holds; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Cotality says elevated stock levels and rising mortgage rates are making buyers cautious

Cotality says elevated stock levels and rising mortgage rates are making buyers cautious

FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass departs with investigation 'concerning matters relating to Barrass' consumed by a separate, MBIE commissioned probe

FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass departs with investigation 'concerning matters relating to Barrass' consumed by a separate, MBIE commissioned probe

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; the main banks move floating & savings rates, trade surplus tightens, terms of trade worsen, commodity prices slip, China service sector expands, swaps flat, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; the main banks move floating & savings rates, trade surplus tightens, terms of trade worsen, commodity prices slip, China service sector expands, swaps flat, NZD holds, & more

Banks' changes to floating mortgage rates have varied over the past two years. David Chaston shines a light both on how much and when rates changed for borrowers

Banks' changes to floating mortgage rates have varied over the past two years. David Chaston shines a light both on how much and when rates changed for borrowers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges lower despite gains for Stride Property, AirNZ, Sanford and Precinct Properties; Mainfreight, SkyCity casino, Serko, and Napier Port are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges lower despite gains for Stride Property, AirNZ, Sanford and Precinct Properties; Mainfreight, SkyCity casino, Serko, and Napier Port are the main decliners

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1007; Tender Date 3 Sep 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1007; Tender Date 3 Sep 2026

RBNZ Governor Anna Breman hints at pause in OCR increases, but keen to prevent giving businesses the opportunity to hike prices

RBNZ Governor Anna Breman hints at pause in OCR increases, but keen to prevent giving businesses the opportunity to hike prices

Anne-Marie Brady argues Pacific Island states should seek collective regional security

Anne-Marie Brady argues Pacific Island states should seek collective regional security

Risk sentiment improves with oil prices and US Treasury yields consolidating. Currency markets active, with the yen briefly surging, CAD outperforming after a hawkish Bank of Canada hold, and AUD supported by expectations of further RBA tightening

Risk sentiment improves with oil prices and US Treasury yields consolidating. Currency markets active, with the yen briefly surging, CAD outperforming after a hawkish Bank of Canada hold, and AUD supported by expectations of further RBA tightening

US data flatlines despite rising factory orders. US labour market weak; Bank of Canada turns hawkish; Australian GDP expansion better than expected juicing financial benchmarks; UST 10yr at 4.79%; gold firms and oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc

US data flatlines despite rising factory orders. US labour market weak; Bank of Canada turns hawkish; Australian GDP expansion better than expected juicing financial benchmarks; UST 10yr at 4.79%; gold firms and oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc

Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election

Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election

After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain

After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain

ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank increase floating home loan rates, some savings rates rise too, after Reserve Bank lifts OCR

ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank increase floating home loan rates, some savings rates rise too, after Reserve Bank lifts OCR

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes yet following the OCR hike, Auckland a buyers market, building consents high, Fonterra confirms good result coming, swaps dip, NZX firms, NZD drops, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes yet following the OCR hike, Auckland a buyers market, building consents high, Fonterra confirms good result coming, swaps dip, NZX firms, NZD drops, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sanford, Chorus, Vital Healthcare and Kiwi Property gain; Gentrack, SkyCity casino, Hallensteins, and SkyTV fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sanford, Chorus, Vital Healthcare and Kiwi Property gain; Gentrack, SkyCity casino, Hallensteins, and SkyTV fall

Live-stream of the September 2026 RBNZ OCR and Monetary Policy review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

Live-stream of the September 2026 RBNZ OCR and Monetary Policy review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures

RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures

Methanex says continued operations in NZ 'not sustainable' due to ‘continued decline in domestic natural gas availability and the lack of a clear pathway to meaningful new supply’

Methanex says continued operations in NZ 'not sustainable' due to ‘continued decline in domestic natural gas availability and the lack of a clear pathway to meaningful new supply’

New homes consented in July year jump 21%, led by standalone houses

New homes consented in July year jump 21%, led by standalone houses