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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

Markets embrace US-Iran two-week ceasefire deal, even though it appears shaky. Bombing continues and Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Additional support for NZD following more hawkish tone adopted by the RBNZ

Markets embrace US-Iran two-week ceasefire deal, even though it appears shaky. Bombing continues and Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Additional support for NZD following more hawkish tone adopted by the RBNZ

RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says future path for the OCR is conditional on how the economy evolves as some bank economists bring their forecasts for increases forward

RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says future path for the OCR is conditional on how the economy evolves as some bank economists bring their forecasts for increases forward

Markets steady as investors remain cautious into Trump’s Iran deadline, with little sign a deal is close. Oil prices remained supported with the US striking Kharg Island though energy infrastructure was not targeted. FX markets stable overall

Markets steady as investors remain cautious into Trump’s Iran deadline, with little sign a deal is close. Oil prices remained supported with the US striking Kharg Island though energy infrastructure was not targeted. FX markets stable overall

Markets largely range-bound as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations still uncertain. Oil prices see larger swings. Brent crude dipped below US$107 before rebounding. Services ISM cools in March but remains in expansion territory

Markets largely range-bound as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations still uncertain. Oil prices see larger swings. Brent crude dipped below US$107 before rebounding. Services ISM cools in March but remains in expansion territory

The Reserve Bank's latest Official Cash Rate review will see no immediate change to the 2.25% rate, but that's about the only predictable part of a very complicated decision

The Reserve Bank's latest Official Cash Rate review will see no immediate change to the 2.25% rate, but that's about the only predictable part of a very complicated decision

'The implications for housing demand are clearly negative,' BNZ chief economist says

'The implications for housing demand are clearly negative,' BNZ chief economist says

Risk assets extended gains on hopes the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end. President Trump has flagged a potential US exit from the Iran conflict in 2–3 weeks. Treasury yields rebounded after firm ISM and retail-sales data

Risk assets extended gains on hopes the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end. President Trump has flagged a potential US exit from the Iran conflict in 2–3 weeks. Treasury yields rebounded after firm ISM and retail-sales data

Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses

Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses

After a horrid March, risk sentiment is ending the month on a more positive note, on hope that the war can end soon. But on the battleground nothing much has changed. US equities surge, global rates lower, oil lower

After a horrid March, risk sentiment is ending the month on a more positive note, on hope that the war can end soon. But on the battleground nothing much has changed. US equities surge, global rates lower, oil lower

Iran conflict developments haven't improved, with Trump repeating his threat to obliterate Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Market further unwinds Fed hike bets; Chair Powell reiterates policy on hold

Iran conflict developments haven't improved, with Trump repeating his threat to obliterate Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Market further unwinds Fed hike bets; Chair Powell reiterates policy on hold

Risk sentiment stayed fragile, with equities under pressure alongside geopolitical and energy uncertainty. Markets pare Fed hike expectations, shifting the focus from inflation risk to growth downside. Material steepening for the treasury curve

Risk sentiment stayed fragile, with equities under pressure alongside geopolitical and energy uncertainty. Markets pare Fed hike expectations, shifting the focus from inflation risk to growth downside. Material steepening for the treasury curve

Risk sentiment weaker, as investors lose hope of resolution to the Iran conflict which continues unabated as Brent crude probes US$109 level. Global equities weaker and global rates higher. Norway's central bank pivots

Risk sentiment weaker, as investors lose hope of resolution to the Iran conflict which continues unabated as Brent crude probes US$109 level. Global equities weaker and global rates higher. Norway's central bank pivots

Kiwibank comes back for a second home loan rate hike in the past few days, targeting its two and three year fixed rates

Kiwibank comes back for a second home loan rate hike in the past few days, targeting its two and three year fixed rates

Risk sentiment improved modestly as markets priced some chance of Middle East de‑escalation. Equities are higher and global bond markets retraced part of the recent sell‑off. Brent crude prices oscillated near US$100/bbl. FX moves were subdued

Risk sentiment improved modestly as markets priced some chance of Middle East de‑escalation. Equities are higher and global bond markets retraced part of the recent sell‑off. Brent crude prices oscillated near US$100/bbl. FX moves were subdued