Economy / News
Economy / News
US inflation tops 4% again drawing heightened concern by the Fed; US beef production in decline; China exports reveal distortions; Aussie sentiment slides; Anthropic IPO to go ahead; UST 10yr at 5.01%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 55.9 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
Banking / News
Banking / News
Westpac NZ to offer potential homebuyers a natural hazards report based on the same data it considers in lending decisions
Personal Finance / Analysis
Personal Finance / Analysis
The Red Bank tweaks its mortgage and term deposit rates, becoming more competitive for terms three years and longer - but less competitive for savers for these same terms
Banking / News
Banking / News
Already the country's biggest bank, ANZ NZ wants to 'grow across the board,' new CEO Ben Kelleher says
Currencies / Analysis
Currencies / Analysis
Strong US CPI and hawkish Fed comments saw markets fully price a December Fed hike. US Treasury yields rose sharply, led by the front end, and US equities fell. The US dollar gained broadly
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Personal Finance / News
Personal Finance / News
Credit bureau Equifax says credit card hardship has jumped 33% as household budgets tighten and people use revolving credit to absorb daily expenses
Property / Analysis
Property / Analysis
More one bedroom properties being rented, fewer three bedroom houses, rents flat overall
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Currencies / Opinion
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Roger J Kerr sees the NZD caught in the backwash of a perfect storm and the newly uncertain election result is not positive for the currency
Public Policy / News
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NZ Election 2026: Volatile election leaves unclear winner, Opportunity over the line, major seat overhang and close call between blocs
Personal Finance / Analysis
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The combination of a weak spring selling season in real estate market, unexpected RBNZ OCR moves, and hesitating wholesale money markets sees bank fixed rate offers tighten into narrow ranges
Public Policy / News
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New MPs arrive, Christopher Luxon will speak with Qiulae Wong and promises his finance minister won't be David Seymour but Seymour says Luxon's position on finance portfolio is 'no longer tenable'
Economy / News
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US data improves; Trump blind to election message; Canada jobs data weak; Canada Budget aggressive; China struggles; EU retail makes real gains; global food prices edge down; UST 10yr at 4.85%; gold rises and oil stabilises; NZ$1 = 55.4 USc; TWI-5 = 59.4
Public Policy / News
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The wait begins as Opportunity knocks, as election 2026 delivers upsets, overhangs and a three week question mark
Personal Finance / Analysis
The Red Bank tweaks its mortgage and term deposit rates, becoming more competitive for terms three years and longer - but less competitive for savers for these same terms
Other News
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