BNZ
Kiwibank's final fixed home loan rate changes set it as the bank with the lowest six month rate, and the highest three year rate, otherwise similar to its main rivals
22nd Dec 25, 10:28am
Kiwibank's final fixed home loan rate changes set it as the bank with the lowest six month rate, and the highest three year rate, otherwise similar to its main rivals
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
19th Dec 25, 9:39am
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
19th Dec 25, 8:00am
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism
18th Dec 25, 2:42pm
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'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism
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Another large bank hikes most fixed home loan rates, cuts its six month one, and makes wide changes to term deposit rates, adding to the tightening credit conditions. BNZ and TSB follow
18th Dec 25, 8:16am
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Another large bank hikes most fixed home loan rates, cuts its six month one, and makes wide changes to term deposit rates, adding to the tightening credit conditions. BNZ and TSB follow
US equities are notably weaker, dragged down by the tech sector. Softer UK CPI data locks in BoE rate cut tonight. NZ Q3 GDP data today expected to show bounce back after Q2 contraction
18th Dec 25, 7:43am
US equities are notably weaker, dragged down by the tech sector. Softer UK CPI data locks in BoE rate cut tonight. NZ Q3 GDP data today expected to show bounce back after Q2 contraction
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Following another difficult global dairy auction this week, prices are now at their lowest level in two years, having dropped 25% from the recent peak in May and putting downward pressure on Fonterra's already reduced milk price forecast
17th Dec 25, 2:10pm
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Following another difficult global dairy auction this week, prices are now at their lowest level in two years, having dropped 25% from the recent peak in May and putting downward pressure on Fonterra's already reduced milk price forecast
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Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says
17th Dec 25, 9:47am
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Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says
Mixed US economic data; unemployment rate rises to a four year high of 4.6%; solid core retail sales; weaker PMI but stronger pricing indicators. Little market reaction. Oil prices fall further, down to a four-year low
17th Dec 25, 8:01am
Mixed US economic data; unemployment rate rises to a four year high of 4.6%; solid core retail sales; weaker PMI but stronger pricing indicators. Little market reaction. Oil prices fall further, down to a four-year low
ANZ, our biggest mortgage lender, raises most fixed home loan rates, but cuts its 6 month one. It also raises TD rates for 1 year & longer
15th Dec 25, 5:02pm
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ANZ, our biggest mortgage lender, raises most fixed home loan rates, but cuts its 6 month one. It also raises TD rates for 1 year & longer
The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries moved further into contraction in November, 'posing downside risk to even modest growth expectations for early next year'
15th Dec 25, 11:07am
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The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries moved further into contraction in November, 'posing downside risk to even modest growth expectations for early next year'
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
15th Dec 25, 7:34am
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
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The year is ending with selected banks raising longer term deposit rates. The latest is state-owned Kiwibank whose one year TD rate now easily eclipses their big Aussie bank rivals
15th Dec 25, 5:00am
The year is ending with selected banks raising longer term deposit rates. The latest is state-owned Kiwibank whose one year TD rate now easily eclipses their big Aussie bank rivals
The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
12th Dec 25, 2:36pm
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The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
12th Dec 25, 8:05am
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected