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Oil prices track higher, with no evidence of Russia/Ukraine ceasefire and hostilities in the Middle East continue. USD broadly stronger. NZD weaker on key crosses, sending NZ TWI down to fresh 15-year low
Oil prices track higher, with no evidence of Russia/Ukraine ceasefire and hostilities in the Middle East continue. USD broadly stronger. NZD weaker on key crosses, sending NZ TWI down to fresh 15-year low
Global equities ended higher, with the S&P approaching record highs ahead of Q3 earnings season. The US dollar extended its advance to a fourth consecutive week, although most G10 moves were modest
Global equities ended higher, with the S&P approaching record highs ahead of Q3 earnings season. The US dollar extended its advance to a fourth consecutive week, although most G10 moves were modest
US equities weaker, weighed by AI jitters which dragged down tech stocks. Brent crude up over 3%. US Treasury yields higher before plunging as investors return
US equities weaker, weighed by AI jitters which dragged down tech stocks. Brent crude up over 3%. US Treasury yields higher before plunging as investors return
After a pause, ASB moves to update both its home loan and term deposit rates. They're now more closely aligned with main rivals' rates
After a pause, ASB moves to update both its home loan and term deposit rates. They're now more closely aligned with main rivals' rates
Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France
Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France
Risk appetite improves. US equities lift to fresh record highs. Global rates modestly lower, credit spreads narrower. USD broadly weaker
Risk appetite improves. US equities lift to fresh record highs. Global rates modestly lower, credit spreads narrower. USD broadly weaker
Oil prices lower but US Treasury yields rise to fresh record highs regardless. US equities near record highs despite higher bond yields. EUR under pressure
Oil prices lower but US Treasury yields rise to fresh record highs regardless. US equities near record highs despite higher bond yields. EUR under pressure
Soft US employment data. The G7’s planned release of strategic oil reserves initially weighed on energy prices. But crude oil rebounded after Saudi Arabia's offensive against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen emerged
Soft US employment data. The G7’s planned release of strategic oil reserves initially weighed on energy prices. But crude oil rebounded after Saudi Arabia's offensive against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen emerged
Rates markets were highly volatile. 10-year US Treasury yields hit a 24-year high before retracing sharply. Concerns over France’s fiscal outlook drove a broader sovereign bond sell-off. The US dollar strengthened
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Rates markets were highly volatile. 10-year US Treasury yields hit a 24-year high before retracing sharply. Concerns over France’s fiscal outlook drove a broader sovereign bond sell-off. The US dollar strengthened
US equities gained on resilient activity data and softer core PCE inflation, with the Nasdaq outperforming. The US yield curve steepened as Fed hike expectations eased, while 10- and 30-year US Treasury yields reached fresh highs
US equities gained on resilient activity data and softer core PCE inflation, with the Nasdaq outperforming. The US yield curve steepened as Fed hike expectations eased, while 10- and 30-year US Treasury yields reached fresh highs
US Treasury yields reach new milestone highs. USD broadly stronger; NZD and AUD underperform on weaker risk sentiment, with RBA Governor Bullock's dovish soundbites contributing
US Treasury yields reach new milestone highs. USD broadly stronger; NZD and AUD underperform on weaker risk sentiment, with RBA Governor Bullock's dovish soundbites contributing
The spring real estate selling season is here and our largest home loan lender is cutting two key fixed rates. We explain why and the context in a time of rising wholesale rates
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The spring real estate selling season is here and our largest home loan lender is cutting two key fixed rates. We explain why and the context in a time of rising wholesale rates
Opportunity wants a Commerce Commission 'with teeth' to tackle high prices and monopolistic sectors, rejects NZ First's BNZ buyback proposal
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Opportunity wants a Commerce Commission 'with teeth' to tackle high prices and monopolistic sectors, rejects NZ First's BNZ buyback proposal
Oil prices drove markets after US–Iran ceasefire talks stalled, with Brent rising above US$108/bbl. Global bond yields surged to multi-year highs and equities weakened. Gold fell, while the USD and NZD were little changed
Oil prices drove markets after US–Iran ceasefire talks stalled, with Brent rising above US$108/bbl. Global bond yields surged to multi-year highs and equities weakened. Gold fell, while the USD and NZD were little changed
US treasury curve steepened as the front end rallied while the long-end remained under pressure. 30-year yield above 5.50%. The US dollar weakened, with the yen outperforming. Lower oil prices supported risk sentiment
US treasury curve steepened as the front end rallied while the long-end remained under pressure. 30-year yield above 5.50%. The US dollar weakened, with the yen outperforming. Lower oil prices supported risk sentiment