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US and European equities show decent gains; Japan's Nikkei up 3.4% as political fog clears. NZD outperforms with no reaction in the rates market to NZ Q3 CPI data showing annual CPI rising to 3%
21st Oct 25, 7:50am
US and European equities show decent gains; Japan's Nikkei up 3.4% as political fog clears. NZD outperforms with no reaction in the rates market to NZ Q3 CPI data showing annual CPI rising to 3%
The second largest mortgage bank cuts home loan rates in response to the largest lender's cuts late last week. But some are me-too, some not as good as their main rivals, one dips just -4 bps
20th Oct 25, 5:08pm
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The second largest mortgage bank cuts home loan rates in response to the largest lender's cuts late last week. But some are me-too, some not as good as their main rivals, one dips just -4 bps
Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
20th Oct 25, 2:19pm
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Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
Westpac economists see about a 30% to 35% chance the Reserve Bank will do another jumbo sized rate cut next month, which could see the OCR end the year at 2.0%
20th Oct 25, 12:15pm
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Westpac economists see about a 30% to 35% chance the Reserve Bank will do another jumbo sized rate cut next month, which could see the OCR end the year at 2.0%
Annual inflation rises to 3% in the September quarter, with the increase driven by electricity, rent and local authority rates and payments
20th Oct 25, 10:57am
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Annual inflation rises to 3% in the September quarter, with the increase driven by electricity, rent and local authority rates and payments
A positive turnaround in US risk sentiment with less angst on US regional banks and Trump ,ore positive about US-China trade relations. NZ yields fall to fresh lows; focus today on expected strong NZ Q3 CPI data
20th Oct 25, 7:29am
A positive turnaround in US risk sentiment with less angst on US regional banks and Trump ,ore positive about US-China trade relations. NZ yields fall to fresh lows; focus today on expected strong NZ Q3 CPI data
September quarter Consumers Price Index figures out Monday expected to show annual inflation close to the top of or above the top of the targeted 1% to 3% range, but the Reserve Bank is ready for it
19th Oct 25, 6:00am
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September quarter Consumers Price Index figures out Monday expected to show annual inflation close to the top of or above the top of the targeted 1% to 3% range, but the Reserve Bank is ready for it
The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
17th Oct 25, 10:37am
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The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
US equites are modestly weaker and US Treasury yields are lower, with risk sentiment weakening during the middle of the NY trading session; some focus on issues facing a couple of US regional banks
17th Oct 25, 7:49am
US equites are modestly weaker and US Treasury yields are lower, with risk sentiment weakening during the middle of the NY trading session; some focus on issues facing a couple of US regional banks
ANZ trims fixed rates, but only to levels that make them look good against their main rivals. Some challenger banks have much lower rates. ANZ also pushed through matching term deposit rate cuts
16th Oct 25, 4:54pm
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ANZ trims fixed rates, but only to levels that make them look good against their main rivals. Some challenger banks have much lower rates. ANZ also pushed through matching term deposit rate cuts
RBNZ chief economist acknowledges being nervous that inflation could get embedded in peoples' expectations
16th Oct 25, 10:40am
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RBNZ chief economist acknowledges being nervous that inflation could get embedded in peoples' expectations
The UST 10-year rate took another peak below 4% but yields are now modestly higher. Currency movements have been modest and the NZD is down a touch probing fresh lows against EUR and GBP
16th Oct 25, 7:55am
The UST 10-year rate took another peak below 4% but yields are now modestly higher. Currency movements have been modest and the NZD is down a touch probing fresh lows against EUR and GBP
The decision to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions now is not necessarily a mistake, but the timing is odd and sends the wrong signals
15th Oct 25, 9:35am
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The decision to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions now is not necessarily a mistake, but the timing is odd and sends the wrong signals
US-China trade tensions have pervaded the headlines and been a focus for the market; a rollercoaster ride for markets with a big swing in the USD and US equities, reflecting gyrations in risk sentiment
15th Oct 25, 7:49am
US-China trade tensions have pervaded the headlines and been a focus for the market; a rollercoaster ride for markets with a big swing in the USD and US equities, reflecting gyrations in risk sentiment
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Bank of China makes the first broad fixed mortgage rate cuts since the October 8 OCR cut. Not to be outdone, ICBC now goes even lower. Will this induce the main banks to move too?
14th Oct 25, 2:45pm
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Bank of China makes the first broad fixed mortgage rate cuts since the October 8 OCR cut. Not to be outdone, ICBC now goes even lower. Will this induce the main banks to move too?