Economy / News
Economy / News
10th Nov 25, 7:11am
China avoids more deflation, fx reserves rise, exports dip but only to the US; Taiwan stars again; US sentiment falls again to very low levels; Canadian jobs rise; UST 10yr at 4.09%; gold dips and oil firms slightly; NZ$1 = 56.3 USc; TWI-5 = 60.8
Currencies / Opinion
Currencies / Opinion
10th Nov 25, 8:13am
by Roger J Kerr
Roger J Kerr says upcoming events are likely to prove negative for the US economy and therefore the US dollar value
Economy / Opinion
Economy / Opinion
10th Nov 25, 8:32am
by Brian Easton
Brian Easton says we should follow the Golden Rule of Fiscal Management and not borrow for consumption in the medium run
Currencies / Analysis
Currencies / Analysis
10th Nov 25, 7:38am
Soft tone continues for risk sensitive assets. US consumer sentiment downbeat and is tracking towards multi-year lows. Canadian labour market surprises positively
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Banking / Analysis
Banking / Analysis
8th Nov 25, 9:38am
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Interest rates are a key tool banks use to compete for lending opportunities and for depositors’ funds. When setting rates, banks balance their market share with short- and long-term profitability considerations, alongside risk management
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Economy / Opinion
3rd Nov 25, 8:50am
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Brian Easton says many reputable commentators think the current financial system is in its Ponzi phase, with the expectation that at some stage the bubble will pop
Banking / News
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3rd Nov 25, 10:34am
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Westpac New Zealand annual profit falls as expenses rise. Net interest margin increases 15 basis points
Personal Finance / Analysis
6th Nov 25, 4:20pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show short term fixed and floating mortgages found renewed favour in September ahead of the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate decision on October 8
Personal Finance / Analysis
3rd Nov 25, 11:36am
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Not much cheer for savers as 2025 heads towards its end, with term deposit rates being lowered by some, and soft everywhere
Property / News
5th Nov 25, 9:11am
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A rush of new residential listings and rising stock levels should maintain a buyer's market heading into summer
Property / News
5th Nov 25, 4:05pm
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The number of advertised mortgagee sales has been rising steadily since April
Public Policy / Opinion
6th Nov 25, 9:33am
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David Cunningham argues banning ‘tap and go’ payment surcharges is a terrible idea without some other big changes first