Economy / News
Economy / News
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US Fed holds as expected; US trade deficit much worse; Canada hikes; UK doubles bank tax; Australia inflation rises more than expected; UST 10yr at 5.04%; gold and oil ease; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60
Economy / News
Economy / News
Flabbergasted, spooked and applause; economists’ OCR reactions to what they expect is merely a pause
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The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
Investing / Opinion
Investing / Opinion
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Cam Harper explains one way to put your savings to work, showing where property-backed investing can fit, making room for you to enjoy retirement
Currencies / Analysis
Currencies / Analysis
Hawkish RBA testimony boosted expectations for a hike there next week. Bank of Canada kicked off tightening cycle with 25bp hike; Fed leaves policy unchanged. Oil and gas prices higher on fears of US-Iran conflict escalation
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Property / News
Property / News
Labour promises no-cause eviction ban, change of notice period, reduction of inspections and landlord duty of care in rental policy
Insurance / News
Insurance / News
Premium revenue reaches $1 billion mark for AA Insurance, while net profit drops 15%
Property / Analysis
Property / Analysis
The average price first home buyers are paying for a home dropped to its lowest level in 19 months in September
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Banking / News
Six of 10 TSB Heartland Bank executives coming from Heartland with no place for TSB's CEO or CFO
Economy / News
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An Official Cash Rate hike that once looked unlikely to happen just 10 days before the election, is now the overwhelmingly expected outcome
Economy / News
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In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks
Economy / News
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US sentiment stays low but inflation expectations rise; US PMI's expanding; Japan, Taiwan, India & the EU all deliver expanding PMIs; Australia doesn't; election season starts; UST 10yr at 4.99%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 57 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7
Business / News
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NZ First leader Winston Peters says his party will lift productivity by introducing a targeted 50% depreciation rate in the first year for new machinery and equipment for businesses in manufacturing and targeted export sectors
Economy / News
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Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates
Public Policy / News
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Greens promise bigger operating allowance and a later surplus to deliver a 'significant uplift' in health, co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says
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