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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, factories happier, why inflation seems high (it is), investor borrowers more active, NZGBs very popular, swaps rise, NZD stable & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, factories happier, why inflation seems high (it is), investor borrowers more active, NZGBs very popular, swaps rise, NZD stable & more

US equity markets rebound. A decline in US jobless claims underpinned the US dollar against European currencies. Oil prices sharply lower after an apparent easing in US-Iran tensions

US equity markets rebound. A decline in US jobless claims underpinned the US dollar against European currencies. Oil prices sharply lower after an apparent easing in US-Iran tensions

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac makes rate changes, busy rental market in Auckland, granny flat rules in effect, household savings fall, S&P warns in way NZ should notice, swaps fall, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac makes rate changes, busy rental market in Auckland, granny flat rules in effect, household savings fall, S&P warns in way NZ should notice, swaps fall, NZD stable, & more

Rising geopolitical tensions hit risk sentiment and weigh on US equities. Limited market rection to US retail sales and PPI data. Oil prices extend recent gain. Metals continue winning streak

Rising geopolitical tensions hit risk sentiment and weigh on US equities. Limited market rection to US retail sales and PPI data. Oil prices extend recent gain. Metals continue winning streak

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ANZ ups its floating rate, property signals turn mostly positive, better labour market signals, better milk powder prices, swaps up, gold up, NZ$1 = 57.3 USc, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ANZ ups its floating rate, property signals turn mostly positive, better labour market signals, better milk powder prices, swaps up, gold up, NZ$1 = 57.3 USc, & more

US core CPI undershoots expectations for the second consecutive month. Oil prices gain 3% and approach two-month highs. US dollar recovers from the decline earlier in the week

US core CPI undershoots expectations for the second consecutive month. Oil prices gain 3% and approach two-month highs. US dollar recovers from the decline earlier in the week

NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising

NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising

Fed Chair Powell reveals Justice Department criminal threats raising concerns over central bank independence. Precious metals reach record highs. US dollar weaker against G10 currencies. NZD outperforms

Fed Chair Powell reveals Justice Department criminal threats raising concerns over central bank independence. Precious metals reach record highs. US dollar weaker against G10 currencies. NZD outperforms

Roger J Kerr is watching US jobs deteriorate rapidly – and the FX markets are slow to work it out

Roger J Kerr is watching US jobs deteriorate rapidly – and the FX markets are slow to work it out

Roger J Kerr sees more confidence around getting a resurging NZ economy in 2026. But overhanging that will be US jobs data that will set the tone for Fed interest rate decisions

Roger J Kerr sees more confidence around getting a resurging NZ economy in 2026. But overhanging that will be US jobs data that will set the tone for Fed interest rate decisions

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

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

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

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more

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

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