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Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says
Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says
Total estimated real estate sales commission fell 9% year-on-year in the September quarter, and is well down from the peaks of a few years ago
Total estimated real estate sales commission fell 9% year-on-year in the September quarter, and is well down from the peaks of a few years ago
Barry Eichengreen, et al. argue that highly concentrated supply chains enable a halt on the production of training-capable chips
Barry Eichengreen, et al. argue that highly concentrated supply chains enable a halt on the production of training-capable chips
The New Zealand Government has ‘run out of money’ 272 times since November 1997… …And you didn’t know about it until now
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The New Zealand Government has ‘run out of money’ 272 times since November 1997… …And you didn’t know about it until now
Global equities stabilised, but tech underperformed amid renewed doubts over the durability of the AI investment cycle. US Treasuries rallied on risk aversion, with flattening despite firm PPI data
Global equities stabilised, but tech underperformed amid renewed doubts over the durability of the AI investment cycle. US Treasuries rallied on risk aversion, with flattening despite firm PPI data
Global government bond yields fall and flatten; US PPI jumps more than expected as tariff missteps bite; China to cull excess airlines; Aussie jobs shrink; UST 10yr at 5.08%; gold firms slightly and oil rises; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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Global government bond yields fall and flatten; US PPI jumps more than expected as tariff missteps bite; China to cull excess airlines; Aussie jobs shrink; UST 10yr at 5.08%; gold firms slightly and oil rises; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 60
Westpac NZ says open banking usage is 'surging', as it launches an open banking tool with NZ fintech Akahu to fast-track personal loan applications
Westpac NZ says open banking usage is 'surging', as it launches an open banking tool with NZ fintech Akahu to fast-track personal loan applications
Commerce Commission says businesses could cut costs by 53% by using open banking instead of Visa and Mastercard debit transactions
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Commerce Commission says businesses could cut costs by 53% by using open banking instead of Visa and Mastercard debit transactions
'We're on the verge of being able to form a coalition with just the Greens and Opportunity' - Labour eyes up Opportunity over Te Pāti Māori
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'We're on the verge of being able to form a coalition with just the Greens and Opportunity' - Labour eyes up Opportunity over Te Pāti Māori
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; AI market ructions, more job ads, gloomy housing outlook, few winners at NZGB or LGFA bond tenders, Aussie labour market surprise, swaps lower, NZD firms, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; AI market ructions, more job ads, gloomy housing outlook, few winners at NZGB or LGFA bond tenders, Aussie labour market surprise, swaps lower, NZD firms, & more
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1013 ; Tender Date 15 Oct 2026
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1013 ; Tender Date 15 Oct 2026
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 drops -0.4% as Oceania leads gains over Mainfreight, Ryman and Stride. Vector, Port of Tauranga, Fletcher and Infratil are the main decliners
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 drops -0.4% as Oceania leads gains over Mainfreight, Ryman and Stride. Vector, Port of Tauranga, Fletcher and Infratil are the main decliners
Higher borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures at a time of high debt, making credible consolidation more urgent, says the IMF
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Higher borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures at a time of high debt, making credible consolidation more urgent, says the IMF
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Greens promise cancellation of 'Luxon’s public service cuts', intended to save $2.4 billion
Dambisa Moyo catalogues key risks, from high inflation and soaring debt to market concentration and political polarisation
Dambisa Moyo catalogues key risks, from high inflation and soaring debt to market concentration and political polarisation
Potential buyers likely to have all the power in negotiations as the housing market heads into what could be a rough summer for residential real estate
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Potential buyers likely to have all the power in negotiations as the housing market heads into what could be a rough summer for residential real estate
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MBIE to consider proposal for moored vessel as Government shortlists preferred provider for LNG import terminal in Taranaki
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MBIE to consider proposal for moored vessel as Government shortlists preferred provider for LNG import terminal in Taranaki
National leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins shake on 100-day pact after prickly debate
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National leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins shake on 100-day pact after prickly debate
US CPI data stronger than consensus sending US rates and USD higher; US equities lower with chunky falls. Then rates move retraced, leaving only small net change in yields. But equities and FX moves largely sustained
US CPI data stronger than consensus sending US rates and USD higher; US equities lower with chunky falls. Then rates move retraced, leaving only small net change in yields. But equities and FX moves largely sustained
US CPI up more than expected; Beige Book limp; US Social Security bribe; China CPI modest; China exports strong; China new bank lending recovers; UST 10yr at 5.18%; gold lower and oil firmer; NZ$1 = 55.7 USc; TWI-5 = 59.6
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US CPI up more than expected; Beige Book limp; US Social Security bribe; China CPI modest; China exports strong; China new bank lending recovers; UST 10yr at 5.18%; gold lower and oil firmer; NZ$1 = 55.7 USc; TWI-5 = 59.6
SEEK NZ’s September Employment Report shows 7.8% annual rise in job ad volumes, although monthly growth plateaus
SEEK NZ’s September Employment Report shows 7.8% annual rise in job ad volumes, although monthly growth plateaus
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, housing market quieter, tourism back to pre-pandemic levels, migration up modestly, dairy prices up, fiscal red flags, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, housing market quieter, tourism back to pre-pandemic levels, migration up modestly, dairy prices up, fiscal red flags, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more
It's election policies galore as Greens back bed levy, National pledges to reverse ‘ban’ on Auckland’s minimum car park rules and Labour eyes redirecting money to the Elevate NZ Venture Fund
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It's election policies galore as Greens back bed levy, National pledges to reverse ‘ban’ on Auckland’s minimum car park rules and Labour eyes redirecting money to the Elevate NZ Venture Fund
Who’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom (or bubble)
Kai Guo points out that China's undervalued currency is a symptom of what is driving its trade surplus, not its cause
Kai Guo points out that China's undervalued currency is a symptom of what is driving its trade surplus, not its cause