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Only two New Zealand regions entered spring with fewer houses on the market than a year earlier, REINZ figures show
16th Sep 24, 10:09am
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Only two New Zealand regions entered spring with fewer houses on the market than a year earlier, REINZ figures show
Brian Easton give the background to his book 'In Open Seas: How the New Zealand Labour Government Went Wrong: 2017-2023'
16th Sep 24, 9:01am
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Brian Easton give the background to his book 'In Open Seas: How the New Zealand Labour Government Went Wrong: 2017-2023'
Roger J Kerr says the historical correlation would suggest the Japanese Yen still has a lot further to appreciate towards 130.00 and even lower as the bond differential heads to 2.50% through higher Japanese yields and lower US yields
16th Sep 24, 8:26am
Roger J Kerr says the historical correlation would suggest the Japanese Yen still has a lot further to appreciate towards 130.00 and even lower as the bond differential heads to 2.50% through higher Japanese yields and lower US yields
Denied the state’s leadership and resources, New Zealand’s economy has been hollowed out and taken over. More importantly, so has its democracy
16th Sep 24, 7:30am
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Denied the state’s leadership and resources, New Zealand’s economy has been hollowed out and taken over. More importantly, so has its democracy
Markets pricing the Fed’s first easing for the cycle this week at a toss up between 25bps and 50bps. The US Treasuries curve steepened further, with a short end-led rally in bonds
16th Sep 24, 7:20am
Markets pricing the Fed’s first easing for the cycle this week at a toss up between 25bps and 50bps. The US Treasuries curve steepened further, with a short end-led rally in bonds
China data underwhelms, especially for their already weak property sector; India & US officials contest Byjus bankruptcy; US sentiment up; Canada eyes bigger rate cuts; UST 10yr 3.66%; gold at new ATH, oil holds; NZ$1 = 61.6; TWI = 69.3
16th Sep 24, 7:19am
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China data underwhelms, especially for their already weak property sector; India & US officials contest Byjus bankruptcy; US sentiment up; Canada eyes bigger rate cuts; UST 10yr 3.66%; gold at new ATH, oil holds; NZ$1 = 61.6; TWI = 69.3
Pancake motors could reduce EV cost and weight, along with better battery designs
15th Sep 24, 1:51pm
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Pancake motors could reduce EV cost and weight, along with better battery designs
David Hargreaves assesses the prospects for the forthcoming quarterly GDP figures, which are likely to be grim, but might hopefully point to better times ahead
15th Sep 24, 6:30am
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David Hargreaves assesses the prospects for the forthcoming quarterly GDP figures, which are likely to be grim, but might hopefully point to better times ahead
Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail
14th Sep 24, 4:40pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail
Ross Stitt reviews the stunning success of building a world-scale data centre property network, and why investment fund managers are so keen on them
14th Sep 24, 9:30am
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Ross Stitt reviews the stunning success of building a world-scale data centre property network, and why investment fund managers are so keen on them
Allan Barber sees food production becoming a distant second in land-use priorities in what could have profound impacts on our economy and ability to pay our way in the world
14th Sep 24, 9:21am
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Allan Barber sees food production becoming a distant second in land-use priorities in what could have profound impacts on our economy and ability to pay our way in the world
Panasonic's Amazon-integrated Z95A OLED TV delivers on image quality, and does away with the need for soundbars
14th Sep 24, 9:10am
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Panasonic's Amazon-integrated Z95A OLED TV delivers on image quality, and does away with the need for soundbars
Sheryl Sutherland says if you have a long term investment horizon, why have bonds in your portfolio? She assesses what drives the usual recommended portfolio balance
14th Sep 24, 9:01am
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Sheryl Sutherland says if you have a long term investment horizon, why have bonds in your portfolio? She assesses what drives the usual recommended portfolio balance
US optimism grows, China struggles; Chinese travellers embrace foreign destinations; EU factories slow; Russia confronts its economic distortions; UST 10yr 3.66%; gold at new ATH, oil holds; NZ$1 = 61.6; TWI = 69.3
14th Sep 24, 8:46am
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US optimism grows, China struggles; Chinese travellers embrace foreign destinations; EU factories slow; Russia confronts its economic distortions; UST 10yr 3.66%; gold at new ATH, oil holds; NZ$1 = 61.6; TWI = 69.3
Auction room activity stays down in second week of September. The spring real estate season hasn't started yet
14th Sep 24, 6:00am
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Auction room activity stays down in second week of September. The spring real estate season hasn't started yet
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; TD rates slip as DCS gets closer, August REINZ data soft, PMI up but still contracting, bank settlement balances dive, swaps hold, NZD firms, & more
13th Sep 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; TD rates slip as DCS gets closer, August REINZ data soft, PMI up but still contracting, bank settlement balances dive, swaps hold, NZD firms, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market today; Vista rises with Skellerup. Mercury falls with FBU
13th Sep 24, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market today; Vista rises with Skellerup. Mercury falls with FBU
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Treasury staff say a government plan to pay for superannuation should not be delayed, as the ageing population may need decades to respond to policy changes
13th Sep 24, 2:35pm
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Treasury staff say a government plan to pay for superannuation should not be delayed, as the ageing population may need decades to respond to policy changes
BNZ trims some short rates for savers, a signal there will be much more change coming for savers over the next nine months
13th Sep 24, 10:09am
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BNZ trims some short rates for savers, a signal there will be much more change coming for savers over the next nine months
Plans underway for tech giant Oracle to build data centres powered by small nuclear reactors
13th Sep 24, 9:12am
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Plans underway for tech giant Oracle to build data centres powered by small nuclear reactors
With inventory up 30% year-on-year in August, the volume of properties for sale continues to provide a lot of choice for buyers, REINZ says
13th Sep 24, 9:00am
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With inventory up 30% year-on-year in August, the volume of properties for sale continues to provide a lot of choice for buyers, REINZ says
Oil prices rebounded from multi-year lows after a storm disrupted production in the Gulf of Mexico. Gold prices hit an all-time high. The ECB cut interest rates as expected
13th Sep 24, 7:47am
Oil prices rebounded from multi-year lows after a storm disrupted production in the Gulf of Mexico. Gold prices hit an all-time high. The ECB cut interest rates as expected
Positive risk sentiment reigns, commodities, pro-cyclical currencies stronger. ECB delivers widely expected 25bps cut; projected to cut once more in 2024
13th Sep 24, 7:43am
Positive risk sentiment reigns, commodities, pro-cyclical currencies stronger. ECB delivers widely expected 25bps cut; projected to cut once more in 2024
US PPI inflation lower; India's inflation lower; China struggles with financial markets; ECB cuts rates on weak growth; Aussie inflation expectations stay up; UST 10yr 3.68%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.6; TWI = 69.5
13th Sep 24, 7:19am
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US PPI inflation lower; India's inflation lower; China struggles with financial markets; ECB cuts rates on weak growth; Aussie inflation expectations stay up; UST 10yr 3.68%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.6; TWI = 69.5
Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster
13th Sep 24, 6:33am
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Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster