Economy
Ross Stitt finds that the 2032 Olympics will put Brisbane on the world stage and further boost south-east Queensland’s allure as an international tourist destination - and likely fuel a sharp rise in its cost structure
21st Jan 26, 7:51am
Ross Stitt finds that the 2032 Olympics will put Brisbane on the world stage and further boost south-east Queensland’s allure as an international tourist destination - and likely fuel a sharp rise in its cost structure
Dairy prices hold firm; US labour market signals weakish; Chinese households defensive; Taiwan and Malaysia star; German investors upbeat; worries about AI; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold at new ATH; oil firm; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5
21st Jan 26, 7:24am
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Dairy prices hold firm; US labour market signals weakish; Chinese households defensive; Taiwan and Malaysia star; German investors upbeat; worries about AI; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold at new ATH; oil firm; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; some smaller mortgage rate changes, more renters lower rents, service sector rises, NZX lower, gold stays high, swaps firmish, NZD rises, & more
20th Jan 26, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; some smaller mortgage rate changes, more renters lower rents, service sector rises, NZX lower, gold stays high, swaps firmish, NZD rises, & more
Jiao Wang asks if US tariffs have failed to bite given China’s trade surplus hit a record US$1.2 trillion
20th Jan 26, 2:03pm
Jiao Wang asks if US tariffs have failed to bite given China’s trade surplus hit a record US$1.2 trillion
The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries, which make up about two thirds of our GDP, have moved into expansion for the first time since February 2024
20th Jan 26, 10:47am
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The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries, which make up about two thirds of our GDP, have moved into expansion for the first time since February 2024
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December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched
20th Jan 26, 8:23am
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December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched
Trump goes full-crass; Canada struggles with the pressures; Japan to get early poll; China data mixed but demographics turn worse; IMF upgrades; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold at new ATH; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.0
20th Jan 26, 7:21am
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Trump goes full-crass; Canada struggles with the pressures; Japan to get early poll; China data mixed but demographics turn worse; IMF upgrades; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold at new ATH; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.0
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some retail rate changes, NZGB hot demand retained, Aussie inflation stays high, China data inconsistent, swaps stable, equities weak, NZD firmish, & more
19th Jan 26, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some retail rate changes, NZGB hot demand retained, Aussie inflation stays high, China data inconsistent, swaps stable, equities weak, NZD firmish, & more
Brian Easton says free trade deals can be complicated; so is their analysis
Give our weekly quiz a go, joining a growing group who love the challenge. Make it a habit
19th Jan 26, 8:00am
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Give our weekly quiz a go, joining a growing group who love the challenge. Make it a habit
Canada and Beijing make up; Eyes on Japan central bank; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; US data mixed; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold firms; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7
19th Jan 26, 7:19am
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Canada and Beijing make up; Eyes on Japan central bank; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; US data mixed; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold firms; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7
Tylor Cosgrove notes that conspiracy theories spread wider in times of uncertainty, including during war, economic downturn and widespread hardship. He looks at the type of personalities that are drawn to them
18th Jan 26, 3:08pm
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Tylor Cosgrove notes that conspiracy theories spread wider in times of uncertainty, including during war, economic downturn and widespread hardship. He looks at the type of personalities that are drawn to them
Mohamed El-Erian thinks the Trump administration's latest attack is a line in the sand for the US central bank's independence
17th Jan 26, 9:15am
Mohamed El-Erian thinks the Trump administration's latest attack is a line in the sand for the US central bank's independence
US data mixed; Canadian housing starts rise; Carney wins in Beijing; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; tourists flood Australia; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold eases; oil recovers some; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6
17th Jan 26, 8:07am
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US data mixed; Canadian housing starts rise; Carney wins in Beijing; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; tourists flood Australia; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold eases; oil recovers some; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6
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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
16th Jan 26, 3:59pm
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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