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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

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