Economy / News
Economy / News
12th Jan 26, 7:19am
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Eyes on some big key US decisions including for tariffs; better balance for Canada jobs; strong Indian loan growth, Taiwan exports; EU cements huge new FTA; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold zooms, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4
Public Policy / Analysis
Public Policy / Analysis
12th Jan 26, 9:00am
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – changes ahead for not-for-profits, and a look back at 2025
Currencies / Opinion
Currencies / Opinion
12th Jan 26, 8:00am
by Roger J Kerr
Roger J Kerr is watching US jobs deteriorate rapidly – and the FX markets are slow to work it out
Economy / Opinion
Economy / Opinion
12th Jan 26, 8:00am
Make it a habit. Give our weekly quiz a go, joining a growing group who love the challenge
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Personal Finance / Opinion
Personal Finance / Opinion
11th Jan 26, 11:13am
by Lynda Moore
Lynda Moore says financial freedom isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Start with small, intentional steps, and watch your confidence grow. This year, make your money work for you, not against you
Investing / Opinion
Investing / Opinion
10th Jan 26, 3:36pm
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by Guest
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The World Gold Council sees the sharp rises in precious metal prices as quite divergent. Silver and platinum are responding to short supply, while gold to risk. Gold may be more resilient in the long term as politics skews the economic cycle
Investing / Opinion
Investing / Opinion
9th Jan 26, 9:04am
by Guest
Erin Lockwood parses the confusion over the winning bets on Time's Person of the Year and explains why it matters
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Personal Finance / Analysis
11th Jan 26, 6:00am
4
Interest rates will fall in 2026 only if the economy fails to pick up steam AND inflation falls from here. The combination seems unlikely as we start the new year. More likely, savers will be in demand
Property / News
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6th Jan 26, 10:20am
40
Stock of houses for sale hits a 10-year December high. But average asking prices barely match year-ago levels, but beat general inflation over the past decade
Economy / News
9th Jan 26, 8:05am
19
US jobs data soft ahead of payrolls report; US trade data weaker; China property declines; German factory orders jump; air cargo rises fast except in the US; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold on hold; oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.5
Property / News
7th Jan 26, 10:24am
10
Barfoot & Thompson's sales and selling prices were both lower in December on seasonality factors but lower prices ate into their mountain of stock as both sellers became more realistic, and more townhouses became available
Economy / News
8th Jan 26, 8:37am
9
US hiring weak, job openings at 14 month low; US services PMIs differ; China to follow loose monetary policy; Australia CPI dips; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold dips from highs; oil down at 5yr lows; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
Investing / Opinion
9th Jan 26, 9:25am
2
Desmond Lachman identifies the main risks that could drag down the US president's favourite economic indicator
Economy / News
7th Jan 26, 8:09am
26
Commodities surge, including dairy prices; US services sector cools, car sales modest; China car sales hit record; notable China climate shift; UST 10yr at 4.18%; precious metals all up sharply; oil lower; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8