Economy
OECD sees modest growth but higher inflation; US data mixed; UST auctions bring higher yields; Norway holds but now sees rate rises; global freight rates rise only modestly; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold falls; oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6
27th Mar 26, 7:23am
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OECD sees modest growth but higher inflation; US data mixed; UST auctions bring higher yields; Norway holds but now sees rate rises; global freight rates rise only modestly; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold falls; oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; switching frenzy subsides, commercial vacancies rise, bid numbers spike for NZGBs, the diesel problem, swaps hold, NZX up, NZD down, & more
26th Mar 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; switching frenzy subsides, commercial vacancies rise, bid numbers spike for NZGBs, the diesel problem, swaps hold, NZX up, NZD down, & more
Markets in relief rally as US apparently retreats in Middle East; US mortgage applications dive; China resumes ship trade to Middle East; German mood sours; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold rises; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62
26th Mar 26, 7:21am
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Markets in relief rally as US apparently retreats in Middle East; US mortgage applications dive; China resumes ship trade to Middle East; German mood sours; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold rises; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; BNZ raises rates, Kiwibank's outlook trimmed back, Jetstar cuts back, average home loan values fall, swaps retreat, NZX rises, NZD softish, & more
25th Mar 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; BNZ raises rates, Kiwibank's outlook trimmed back, Jetstar cuts back, average home loan values fall, swaps retreat, NZX rises, NZD softish, & more
Sharply weaker confidence, employment and GDP growth will drive weakness in the housing market, Westpac economists say
25th Mar 26, 2:49pm
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Sharply weaker confidence, employment and GDP growth will drive weakness in the housing market, Westpac economists say
Monetary policy can’t fix cost of living, structural reform key to growth, RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says
25th Mar 26, 12:37pm
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Monetary policy can’t fix cost of living, structural reform key to growth, RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says
Private credit risks build in the shadow of the oil crisis; PMI's show global economic stutter; sulphur price zooms; jet fuel prices leap; UST 10yr at 4.41%; gold firms slightly; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
25th Mar 26, 7:36am
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Private credit risks build in the shadow of the oil crisis; PMI's show global economic stutter; sulphur price zooms; jet fuel prices leap; UST 10yr at 4.41%; gold firms slightly; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; more big banks move retail rates up, Breman talks up 'look-through' response, regional growth, swaps ease back, NZX struggles, NZD firms, & more
24th Mar 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; more big banks move retail rates up, Breman talks up 'look-through' response, regional growth, swaps ease back, NZX struggles, NZD firms, & more
The financial markets got the soothing message they were looking for from Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman - but the longer term picture remains one of ongoing inflation and likely interest rate hikes
24th Mar 26, 12:16pm
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The financial markets got the soothing message they were looking for from Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman - but the longer term picture remains one of ongoing inflation and likely interest rate hikes
Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come
24th Mar 26, 11:01am
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Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come
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Tightening monetary policy in response to a short-lived disruption would only dampen growth without materially improving near-term inflation outcomes, Anna Breman says
24th Mar 26, 9:13am
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Tightening monetary policy in response to a short-lived disruption would only dampen growth without materially improving near-term inflation outcomes, Anna Breman says
Trump chickening out on Iran strategy; US data soft; EU sentiment dives; moderates start to win again in Europe; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold down further; oil dips; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
24th Mar 26, 7:19am
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Trump chickening out on Iran strategy; US data soft; EU sentiment dives; moderates start to win again in Europe; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold down further; oil dips; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rate rises, home loan affordability buffeted, milk payout forecast raised, fuel stocks updated, swaps leap, NZX falls, NZD stable, & more
23rd Mar 26, 4:01pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rate rises, home loan affordability buffeted, milk payout forecast raised, fuel stocks updated, swaps leap, NZX falls, NZD stable, & more
Westpac economists see 'a better than even chance' that the RBNZ Governor will in her upcoming speech give a preliminary assessment of how the Middle East shock is impacting the RBNZ's assessment of the monetary policy outlook
23rd Mar 26, 2:03pm
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Westpac economists see 'a better than even chance' that the RBNZ Governor will in her upcoming speech give a preliminary assessment of how the Middle East shock is impacting the RBNZ's assessment of the monetary policy outlook
Brian Easton says the turmoil in the world economy from Trump’s attack on Iran will delay New Zealand’s economic recovery
23rd Mar 26, 9:08am
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Brian Easton says the turmoil in the world economy from Trump’s attack on Iran will delay New Zealand’s economic recovery