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Economy / Opinion

Economy / Opinion

Expect turbulent asset markets in 2026

24th Dec 25, 9:42am

by Guest

Kenneth Rogoff highlights the risks created by policy uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and weak fundamentals

Banking / News

Banking / News

The mortgage honeypot is easier to defend than gain

24th Dec 25, 9:26am

by David Chaston

It has been hard to win home loan market share over the long run - only BNZ and Kiwibank have managed to do that

Economy / News

Holiday briefing: Dissonant American data

24th Dec 25, 9:21am

by David Chaston

US consumers & factories downbeat, but official data surprises with sharp gains; Taiwan exports orders leap; semaglutide now in pill-form; UST 10yr at 4.17%; precious & other metals prices surge; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

Business / Analysis

Business / Analysis

Needing a big final flourish

23rd Dec 25, 8:56am

by admin

Payments network Worldline reports consumer spending picked up in the third week of December, but spending overall continues to remain below year-ago levels so far this pre-Christmas shopping season

Currencies / Opinion

Currencies / Opinion

The top five IMF Charts of 2025

23rd Dec 25, 9:41am

by Guest

The IMF's Chart of the Week visuals illustrate major developments during a year of uncertainty - and resilience

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Personal Finance / Analysis

Personal Finance / Analysis

Kiwibank finally delivers its fixed rate hikes

[updated]

22nd Dec 25, 10:28am

by David Chaston

Kiwibank's final fixed home loan rate changes set it as the bank with the lowest six month rate, and the highest three year rate, otherwise similar to its main rivals

Investing / Opinion

Investing / Opinion

Is gold's appeal fading on rising volatility?

22nd Dec 25, 1:33pm

by Guest

Gold's volatility rose in 2025 but from a low base, back to normal levels. Despite the rise, adding gold to a diversified portfolio continues to help reduce overall risk

Currencies / Opinion

Currencies / Opinion

Themes for the Kiwi dollar in 2026

22nd Dec 25, 8:02am

by Roger J Kerr

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

Public Policy / Opinion

Public Policy / Opinion

Crowning Parliament

22nd Dec 25, 9:01am

by Chris Trotter

If not by the people, then in the people’s name. Chris Trotter spells out how Christopher Luxon and his coalition can win in 2026

Economy / Opinion

Consolidating the Fisc

22nd Dec 25, 8:30am

Brian Easton

Rural News / Analysis

December log market report

22nd Dec 25, 9:11am

Scott Downs

Business / News

We are hiring

20th Dec 25, 9:03am

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Public Policy / News

‘I don’t think there will ever come a day when I won’t challenge the banks to do better’ - Nicola Willis

21st Dec 25, 6:00am

Mandy Te

Economy / Opinion

The latest quiz is now live

22nd Dec 25, 8:00am

David Chaston

Property / News

Auction sales rate picked up over 2025 but finished the year on a weaker note

20th Dec 25, 6:00am

Greg Ninness

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‘I don’t think there will ever come a day when I won’t challenge the banks to do better’ - Nicola Willis

21st Dec 25, 6:00am

Mandy Te

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Personal Finance / Analysis

Kiwibank finally delivers its fixed rate hikes

[updated]

22nd Dec 25, 10:28am

David Chaston

Kiwibank's final fixed home loan rate changes set it as the bank with the lowest six month rate, and the highest three year rate, otherwise similar to its main rivals

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'Be sceptical': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP data 'more noise than signal'

18th Dec 25, 2:42pm

Mandy Te

'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism

Currencies / Opinion

Themes for the Kiwi dollar in 2026

22nd Dec 25, 8:02am

Roger J Kerr

Banking / News

'We do not operate a zero failure regime,' RBNZ's Anna Breman says

19th Dec 25, 5:00am

Gareth Vaughan

Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says

Economy / News

Holiday briefing: Gold turns from a risk haven to a speculative play

23rd Dec 25, 7:59am

David Chaston

Precious metals star; US retail turns uncertain; Canada PPI rises; Japanese rates rise; China hits EU dairy with duty penalties; India & NZ agree FTA; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold & silver zoom; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Economy / News

What happened Thursday

18th Dec 25, 3:59pm

David Chaston

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more