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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; strong buyers market signal, filled jobs in yo-yo pattern, more savers get chance to raid KiwiSaver balances, log prices stable, swaps hold nervously, NZD dips slightly, & more
2nd Mar 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; strong buyers market signal, filled jobs in yo-yo pattern, more savers get chance to raid KiwiSaver balances, log prices stable, swaps hold nervously, NZD dips slightly, & more
Roger J Kerr says both the passive and active forces determining the NZ dollar value appear much more positive than negative as we move further into 2026
2nd Mar 26, 9:09am
Roger J Kerr says both the passive and active forces determining the NZ dollar value appear much more positive than negative as we move further into 2026
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to higher oil prices and renewed demand for safe‑haven assets. Banks under pressure on private credit concerns. 10Y US treasuries trade towards the low point from October
2nd Mar 26, 7:49am
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to higher oil prices and renewed demand for safe‑haven assets. Banks under pressure on private credit concerns. 10Y US treasuries trade towards the low point from October
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence falls, housing lending rises, RBNZ sees cheaper funding and borrowing, CBA's worry & more
27th Feb 26, 3:55pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence falls, housing lending rises, RBNZ sees cheaper funding and borrowing, CBA's worry & more
Negative risk vibe overnight. Weaker tech stocks drag down US equities despite strong Nvidia result. US Treasuries supported. Oil prices higher on war risk
27th Feb 26, 7:26am
Negative risk vibe overnight. Weaker tech stocks drag down US equities despite strong Nvidia result. US Treasuries supported. Oil prices higher on war risk
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; BNZ cuts some home loan rates, lower income households struggle more with housing costs, business sentiment stays elevated, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more
26th Feb 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; BNZ cuts some home loan rates, lower income households struggle more with housing costs, business sentiment stays elevated, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more
Bank lobby group says RBNZ cash plans will increase the cost of banking for all New Zealanders
26th Feb 26, 7:30am
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Bank lobby group says RBNZ cash plans will increase the cost of banking for all New Zealanders
Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members
26th Feb 26, 7:23am
Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; rescuing cash; Pulse prices firm, fx capacity drops; commercial lease availability rises; Aussie inflation stays high, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
25th Feb 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; rescuing cash; Pulse prices firm, fx capacity drops; commercial lease availability rises; Aussie inflation stays high, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
Reserve Bank opens public consultation on a proposal that would require banks to provide a minimum level of cash services, including withdrawal, deposits and cash exchanging at a cost potentially of about $104 million a year
25th Feb 26, 11:00am
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Reserve Bank opens public consultation on a proposal that would require banks to provide a minimum level of cash services, including withdrawal, deposits and cash exchanging at a cost potentially of about $104 million a year
US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements
25th Feb 26, 7:24am
US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; minor retail rate changes, SBS Bank upgraded, ComCom eyes council consistency, eyes on SMP, swaps stable, NZX50 firm, NZD soft, & more
24th Feb 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; minor retail rate changes, SBS Bank upgraded, ComCom eyes council consistency, eyes on SMP, swaps stable, NZX50 firm, NZD soft, & more
Risk sentiment weaker as markets digest the implications of the latest saga on Trump’s tariff policy. US equities down over 1%, with rotation towards defensive sector; US Treasury yields down 4-8bps Safe haven CHF and JPY currencies have outperformed
24th Feb 26, 7:24am
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Risk sentiment weaker as markets digest the implications of the latest saga on Trump’s tariff policy. US equities down over 1%, with rotation towards defensive sector; US Treasury yields down 4-8bps Safe haven CHF and JPY currencies have outperformed
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank raises floating rates, retail firms, dodgy loans, F&P Healthcare soars, Landcorp improves, swaps firmer, NZD up, bitcoin down & more
23rd Feb 26, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank raises floating rates, retail firms, dodgy loans, F&P Healthcare soars, Landcorp improves, swaps firmer, NZD up, bitcoin down & more
US equities rise on the prospect of relief from landmark tariff decision. US Treasury yields edge higher and curve steepens
23rd Feb 26, 9:01am
US equities rise on the prospect of relief from landmark tariff decision. US Treasury yields edge higher and curve steepens