Economy
Brian Easton says many reputable commentators think the current financial system is in its Ponzi phase, with the expectation that at some stage the bubble will pop
3rd Nov 25, 8:50am
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Brian Easton says many reputable commentators think the current financial system is in its Ponzi phase, with the expectation that at some stage the bubble will pop
Eyes on the RBA as inflation rises; China's PMI's stay stalled; Japanese industrial production rises; Buffett retires on a high; Aussie housing markets frothy; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold eases slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
3rd Nov 25, 7:19am
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Eyes on the RBA as inflation rises; China's PMI's stay stalled; Japanese industrial production rises; Buffett retires on a high; Aussie housing markets frothy; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold eases slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
Infometrics Rob Heyes points out that if energy demand doubles over the next 25 years as some expect, affordability and keeping a reliable supply are going to become more challenging to achieve, not to mention our environmental goals
2nd Nov 25, 8:00am
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Infometrics Rob Heyes points out that if energy demand doubles over the next 25 years as some expect, affordability and keeping a reliable supply are going to become more challenging to achieve, not to mention our environmental goals
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise
2nd Nov 25, 6:00am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise
From US to China, global factory activity is weak; but there are Asian exceptions; EU inflation modest; Aussie lending surges drawing warnings; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
1st Nov 25, 8:45am
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From US to China, global factory activity is weak; but there are Asian exceptions; EU inflation modest; Aussie lending surges drawing warnings; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; many retail rate moves, consumer sentiment hesitates, livestock prices rise, log prices stable, housing debt rises faster, TD's shrink, swaps up, NZ down, & more
31st Oct 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; many retail rate moves, consumer sentiment hesitates, livestock prices rise, log prices stable, housing debt rises faster, TD's shrink, swaps up, NZ down, & more
US-China meeting inconclusive; Japan holds rates, as does the ECB; EU sentiment up as is GDP; air travel rises; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
31st Oct 25, 7:21am
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US-China meeting inconclusive; Japan holds rates, as does the ECB; EU sentiment up as is GDP; air travel rises; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, farmers vote yes, business sentiment rises, huge demand for NZGBs, water aplenty, swaps on hold, long bond rates rise, NZD stable, & more
30th Oct 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, farmers vote yes, business sentiment rises, huge demand for NZGBs, water aplenty, swaps on hold, long bond rates rise, NZD stable, & more
US Fed cuts as expected but divisions clear; US data soft; Canada cuts & says its done for now; Australian inflation pressure rises; air cargo demand rises; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold and oil drop; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4
30th Oct 25, 7:18am
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US Fed cuts as expected but divisions clear; US data soft; Canada cuts & says its done for now; Australian inflation pressure rises; air cargo demand rises; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold and oil drop; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4
The natural increase in New Zealand's population now exceeds the gain from migration
29th Oct 25, 4:47pm
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The natural increase in New Zealand's population now exceeds the gain from migration
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; TSB launches a notable home loan rate; population dynamics change; dairy prices softer, LWDW panned by S&P, Aussie inflation rising, swaps & NZD stable, & more
29th Oct 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; TSB launches a notable home loan rate; population dynamics change; dairy prices softer, LWDW panned by S&P, Aussie inflation rising, swaps & NZD stable, & more
Westpac economists have come to the conclusion the massive 0.9% June GDP slump was an anomaly due to a series of events stemming back to the closure of New Zealand's only oil refinery and they say the 'real' result was more like a 0.1% drop
29th Oct 25, 2:07pm
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Westpac economists have come to the conclusion the massive 0.9% June GDP slump was an anomaly due to a series of events stemming back to the closure of New Zealand's only oil refinery and they say the 'real' result was more like a 0.1% drop
US labour market signals weaken quickly; Fed meets without key data; South Korea growth rises; India factories stay very busy; eyes on Australian inflation and RBA; UST 10yr at 33.99%; gold and oil drop; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
29th Oct 25, 7:25am
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US labour market signals weaken quickly; Fed meets without key data; South Korea growth rises; India factories stay very busy; eyes on Australian inflation and RBA; UST 10yr at 33.99%; gold and oil drop; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Kiwibank cuts TD rates, better signs in jobs market, FHB's take on more leverage, inflation affects groups differently, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more
28th Oct 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Kiwibank cuts TD rates, better signs in jobs market, FHB's take on more leverage, inflation affects groups differently, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more
Latest monthly filled jobs data shows a reasonable sized gain ahead of official unemployment figures due to be released next week
28th Oct 25, 11:29am
Latest monthly filled jobs data shows a reasonable sized gain ahead of official unemployment figures due to be released next week