Economy / News
Economy / News
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Japanese household spending weak; US non-farm payrolls headline strong; Canada payrolls dip; German factory orders jump; Norway moves its gold to safety; global food prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.78%; gold and oil hold; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
Currencies / Opinion
Currencies / Opinion
Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
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Public Policy / Opinion
Public Policy / Opinion
Those planning to rort MMP should bear in mind that two can play at that game
Public Policy / News
Public Policy / News
ACT pledges climate policy 'grounded in economic reality,' wants to repeal Zero Carbon Act, says Paris Agreement needs to 'accommodate a fairer approach for NZ'
Currencies / Analysis
Currencies / Analysis
US payrolls surprised strongly, lifting US Treasury yields and nudging up pricing for a September Fed hike. Equities softened while the US dollar’s initial gains faded. Record US diesel prices highlight their ongoing energy-market pressures
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Economy / News
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RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures
Economy / News
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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
Property / News
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Cotality says elevated stock levels and rising mortgage rates are making buyers cautious
Personal Finance / Analysis
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ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank increase floating home loan rates, some savings rates rise too, after Reserve Bank lifts OCR
Property / News
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The housing market is heading into spring with high stock levels and declining asking prices
Property / News
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Barfoot & Thompson's August sales down with prices largely flat, as 'solid buyer's market' continues
Economy / News
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Auckland new-build completions fade, business sentiment remains high, investors very concerned, large TDs popular, public service strike imminent, swap curve flattens, NZD hold, & more
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