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Buoyant investor risk appetite on hopes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be close. Global equities make solid gains pushing the MSCI world index to an all time high. Brent crude falls contributing to lower bond yields

Buoyant investor risk appetite on hopes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be close. Global equities make solid gains pushing the MSCI world index to an all time high. Brent crude falls contributing to lower bond yields

S&P500 closed higher to extend its longest weekly winning streak since December 2023. Influential Fed Governor Waller pivots to a more hawkish stance. Market pricing a full 25bp Fed hike by December pushing front end rates higher

S&P500 closed higher to extend its longest weekly winning streak since December 2023. Influential Fed Governor Waller pivots to a more hawkish stance. Market pricing a full 25bp Fed hike by December pushing front end rates higher

Bank economists expect the RBNZ to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold on Wednesday as inflation uncertainty clouds the timing of future hikes

Bank economists expect the RBNZ to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold on Wednesday as inflation uncertainty clouds the timing of future hikes

Large swings in oil prices amid conflicting reports on US-Iran negotiations. Major equity markets little changed. Weak labour market data in Australia

Large swings in oil prices amid conflicting reports on US-Iran negotiations. Major equity markets little changed. Weak labour market data in Australia

Risk sentiment improved on hopes that the Middle East conflict is nearing an end, supported by signs of increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Strong rally across bond markets with US 10-year rate down

Risk sentiment improved on hopes that the Middle East conflict is nearing an end, supported by signs of increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Strong rally across bond markets with US 10-year rate down

Global bond selloff returns after a one-day pause; US 30-year rate hits highest level since 2007, joining other countries seeing multi-decade highs in long-term rates

Global bond selloff returns after a one-day pause; US 30-year rate hits highest level since 2007, joining other countries seeing multi-decade highs in long-term rates

Jovan Pavlicevic argues banking competition is about whether the system is structurally capable of producing new winners rather than just who owns what

Jovan Pavlicevic argues banking competition is about whether the system is structurally capable of producing new winners rather than just who owns what

Although term deposit rate changes have lagged wholesale and mortgage rate rises, there's been a steady stream of them, shifting where you can find the highest rates

Although term deposit rate changes have lagged wholesale and mortgage rate rises, there's been a steady stream of them, shifting where you can find the highest rates

Risk off with higher oil prices, higher global rates and weaker equity markets. US and Japan rates reach fresh milestone highs before moves fade. No developments to resolve the Mid East conflict

Risk off with higher oil prices, higher global rates and weaker equity markets. US and Japan rates reach fresh milestone highs before moves fade. No developments to resolve the Mid East conflict

New survey details how mortgage brokers rank banks and non-banks, and what they want from them

New survey details how mortgage brokers rank banks and non-banks, and what they want from them

Inside the Capital: Buying back the bank, babies, budgets and what you need to know

Inside the Capital: Buying back the bank, babies, budgets and what you need to know

Global bond yields extend higher on inflation concerns. 10-year US treasury yield reaches 4.60%. Higher rates undermine equities. S&P falls more than 1%. Brent crude trades above US$109 per barrel

Global bond yields extend higher on inflation concerns. 10-year US treasury yield reaches 4.60%. Higher rates undermine equities. S&P falls more than 1%. Brent crude trades above US$109 per barrel

NZ First wants to buy BNZ from its Aussie parent, and merge it with Kiwibank to create 'a National Bank of New Zealand', says Winston Peters

NZ First wants to buy BNZ from its Aussie parent, and merge it with Kiwibank to create 'a National Bank of New Zealand', says Winston Peters

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

US equities continue their record-breaking run, supported by retail sales data. There were no immediate market implications from the first day of the Trump-Xi summit. Oil prices are relatively steady

US equities continue their record-breaking run, supported by retail sales data. There were no immediate market implications from the first day of the Trump-Xi summit. Oil prices are relatively steady