Annual number of NZ citizens leaving the country long-term at a three year low in January year

The country's largest mortgage lender raises its carded home loan rates too, with more than me-too increases. Unlike some, they raised term deposit rates at the same time

We look at how wholesale money markets are reacting to the current geopolitical crises, and what is in store for fixed home loan rates

The Red Bank moves its rates up for both mortgages and term deposits as wholesale money cost rises show no signs of slowing

BNZ is the next to raise fixed mortgage rates, but they do it differently to Westpac, holding advantages in some terms. BNZ did not raise term deposit rates at the same time, as Westpac did

December quarter GDP figures due for release in the coming week may prove to be disappointment - which wouldn't provide a helpful background as we face the uncertainties of the Middle East situation

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; retail rates start to rise, food inflation up, rents deflate, farm costs under threat, Mercury targets new bond, RBA hikes, swaps stable, NZD up, & more