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Oil pushes higher as the markets await fresh developments in the Mid-East, after the lack of peace talks and an extension of the ceasefire. US equities stronger, ignoring the doomsday scenario of a prolonged disruption of oil supply

Oil pushes higher as the markets await fresh developments in the Mid-East, after the lack of peace talks and an extension of the ceasefire. US equities stronger, ignoring the doomsday scenario of a prolonged disruption of oil supply

Risk sentiment weaker with doubt over US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude close to USD100. US and European equities weaker. Global rates higher, with 'strong' US retail sales adding to upside pressure on US Treasury yields

Risk sentiment weaker with doubt over US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude close to USD100. US and European equities weaker. Global rates higher, with 'strong' US retail sales adding to upside pressure on US Treasury yields

Kiwibank makes mortgage rate changes, staying competitive for one year fixed but they now have the highest carded rates for longer fixed terms. Its matching term deposit rate changes are for terms savers don't favour

Kiwibank makes mortgage rate changes, staying competitive for one year fixed but they now have the highest carded rates for longer fixed terms. Its matching term deposit rate changes are for terms savers don't favour

Market reaction well-contained even with rising tensions in the US-Iran conflict. Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until a peace deal is signed. US equities show modest fall, little change in US Treasuries and currencies

Market reaction well-contained even with rising tensions in the US-Iran conflict. Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until a peace deal is signed. US equities show modest fall, little change in US Treasuries and currencies

BNZ says changes to its software capitalisation accounting will reduce half-year profit by $253 million

BNZ says changes to its software capitalisation accounting will reduce half-year profit by $253 million

Friday headlines drove investors into believing the US-Iran conflict is nearing an end (spoiler: the Strait of Hormuz is not open.) Currency market not sucked into the rhetoric. USD weakness reverses

Friday headlines drove investors into believing the US-Iran conflict is nearing an end (spoiler: the Strait of Hormuz is not open.) Currency market not sucked into the rhetoric. USD weakness reverses

Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter

Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter

US-Iran two-week ceasefire holding and Trump says no need to extend it as he predicts a resolution 'fairly soon'. Market trading more cautiously; Brent crude back up near US$100 per barrel; US rates push higher

US-Iran two-week ceasefire holding and Trump says no need to extend it as he predicts a resolution 'fairly soon'. Market trading more cautiously; Brent crude back up near US$100 per barrel; US rates push higher

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

ANZ has raised their two year fixed mortgage rate by +20 bps, most others by +10 bps, resulting in the most expensive rate card in the home loan market at present

ANZ has raised their two year fixed mortgage rate by +20 bps, most others by +10 bps, resulting in the most expensive rate card in the home loan market at present

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

Asset markets recover from initial weakness after Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remain higher but well-below the recent peak. USD and yields fall

Asset markets recover from initial weakness after Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remain higher but well-below the recent peak. USD and yields fall

‘The world has definitely changed but we have seen the benefits over time of low and stable inflation’: RBNZ Governor Anna Breman stands by inflation target, says 2% midpoint appropriate

‘The world has definitely changed but we have seen the benefits over time of low and stable inflation’: RBNZ Governor Anna Breman stands by inflation target, says 2% midpoint appropriate

Risk-sensitive assets stable ahead of US–Iran talks. But the lack of a peace deal will likely see higher oil prices and weigh on market sentiment. US consumer sentiment fell to a record low pointing to downside risk for consumption

Risk-sensitive assets stable ahead of US–Iran talks. But the lack of a peace deal will likely see higher oil prices and weigh on market sentiment. US consumer sentiment fell to a record low pointing to downside risk for consumption

Risk sentiment higher as investors see light at the end of the tunnel, even if uncertainty remains. NZ rates higher with further follow-through post the RBNZ hawkish-tinged update

Risk sentiment higher as investors see light at the end of the tunnel, even if uncertainty remains. NZ rates higher with further follow-through post the RBNZ hawkish-tinged update