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RBNZ settlement account with interest paid at the OCR improves Nelson Building Society's competitive position, chief executive says
RBNZ settlement account with interest paid at the OCR improves Nelson Building Society's competitive position, chief executive says
Currency markets settle, well contained. Australian focus shifts to a more hawkish stance on inflation despite weakening consumer & business sentiment. Things looking up for NZ GDP growth
Currency markets settle, well contained. Australian focus shifts to a more hawkish stance on inflation despite weakening consumer & business sentiment. Things looking up for NZ GDP growth
US inflation expectations stay high, fear of job loss higher; China posts huge trade surplus; Germany posts surplus too; Australian inflation in focus; UST 10yr at 4.81%; gold dips and oil stays high; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
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US inflation expectations stay high, fear of job loss higher; China posts huge trade surplus; Germany posts surplus too; Australian inflation in focus; UST 10yr at 4.81%; gold dips and oil stays high; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
New rental listings on Realestate.co.nz hit a record high in August
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New rental listings on Realestate.co.nz hit a record high in August
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a poor investment, good industry gains except for profits, flu update, Aussie sentiment declines, tackling Big Tech tax avoidance, swaps stable, NZX lower, NZD holds, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a poor investment, good industry gains except for profits, flu update, Aussie sentiment declines, tackling Big Tech tax avoidance, swaps stable, NZX lower, NZD holds, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Precinct, SkyCity casino and SkyTV rise as Ryman, Gentrack, Napier Port and Vulcan Steel fall
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Precinct, SkyCity casino and SkyTV rise as Ryman, Gentrack, Napier Port and Vulcan Steel fall
Patrick Dodd & Hanoku Bathula explain how AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay and what workers will accept
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Patrick Dodd & Hanoku Bathula explain how AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay and what workers will accept
Residential property is looking like an increasingly poor investment in the current market
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Residential property is looking like an increasingly poor investment in the current market
Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience
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Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience
AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
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AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises
Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises
Bank returns are shrinking and that presents each bank, and their shareholders, with some tough choices ahead. But the fierceness of those choices will vary between specific banks
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Bank returns are shrinking and that presents each bank, and their shareholders, with some tough choices ahead. But the fierceness of those choices will vary between specific banks
Oil prices push higher following further weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran; global rates push higher. Yen surges further after key technical break
Oil prices push higher following further weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran; global rates push higher. Yen surges further after key technical break
China reserves rise; Japan leading index rises; Singapore retail soft; Yen surges; EU growth picks up; German bund yields rise; copper hits record high; UST 10yr at 4.80%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62
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China reserves rise; Japan leading index rises; Singapore retail soft; Yen surges; EU growth picks up; German bund yields rise; copper hits record high; UST 10yr at 4.80%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some catchup rate changes, QV joins the glum club, meth guidance, Todd scores 'co-investment', swaps stable, NZX dips, NZD stable, and more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some catchup rate changes, QV joins the glum club, meth guidance, Todd scores 'co-investment', swaps stable, NZX dips, NZD stable, and more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.4% as Vulcan Steel, Gentrack, Oceania, and The NZX decline; a2 Milk, Serko, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu leads the gainers
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.4% as Vulcan Steel, Gentrack, Oceania, and The NZX decline; a2 Milk, Serko, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu leads the gainers
Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
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Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
Jonathan Ostry shares new research showing that unpredictability reduces foreign direct investment more than three times as much as tariffs do
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Jonathan Ostry shares new research showing that unpredictability reduces foreign direct investment more than three times as much as tariffs do
Brian Easton opines on government spending, amalgamating local authorities, trade wars between the United States and Canada and more
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Brian Easton opines on government spending, amalgamating local authorities, trade wars between the United States and Canada and more
Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since July 2024, Coalition able to form government as Opportunity fails to meet 5% Parliamentary threshold
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Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since July 2024, Coalition able to form government as Opportunity fails to meet 5% Parliamentary threshold
QV House Price Index shows values declining in most parts of the country with Gisborne values sliding the most
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QV House Price Index shows values declining in most parts of the country with Gisborne values sliding the most
Proposed Australian laws would let people opt out of social media algorithms. Tama Leaver explains
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Proposed Australian laws would let people opt out of social media algorithms. Tama Leaver explains
Those planning to rort MMP should bear in mind that two can play at that game
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Those planning to rort MMP should bear in mind that two can play at that game
Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
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Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
US payrolls surprised strongly, lifting US Treasury yields and nudging up pricing for a September Fed hike. Equities softened while the US dollar’s initial gains faded. Record US diesel prices highlight their ongoing energy-market pressures
US payrolls surprised strongly, lifting US Treasury yields and nudging up pricing for a September Fed hike. Equities softened while the US dollar’s initial gains faded. Record US diesel prices highlight their ongoing energy-market pressures