Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges lower despite gains for Stride Property, AirNZ, Sanford and Precinct Properties; Mainfreight, SkyCity casino, Serko, and Napier Port are the main decliners

US data flatlines despite rising factory orders. US labour market weak; Bank of Canada turns hawkish; Australian GDP expansion better than expected juicing financial benchmarks; UST 10yr at 4.79%; gold firms and oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc

After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain