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'The increasing risks of disasters under climate change will result in homes in high-risk areas becoming uninsurable,' climate report from MCERT and Statistics New Zealand says

'The increasing risks of disasters under climate change will result in homes in high-risk areas becoming uninsurable,' climate report from MCERT and Statistics New Zealand says

Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France

Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France

US mortgage rates jump; US inflation expectations jump; US Fed members aligned in inflation fight; China's gold holding jump; India hikes; German factories busy; UST 10yr at 5.29%; gold soft, oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8

US mortgage rates jump; US inflation expectations jump; US Fed members aligned in inflation fight; China's gold holding jump; India hikes; German factories busy; UST 10yr at 5.29%; gold soft, oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8

The race by governments worldwide to 'raise defence spending' sharply is going to require funding. Returns to investors are likely to be outsized. The largest pool of funds are those in retirement savings investment accounts

The race by governments worldwide to 'raise defence spending' sharply is going to require funding. Returns to investors are likely to be outsized. The largest pool of funds are those in retirement savings investment accounts

Residential construction costs shot up in Q3, pushing up the cost of new homes

Residential construction costs shot up in Q3, pushing up the cost of new homes

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, spending 'resilient', dairy prices rise, housing demographics not positive, climate shifts into uncharted territory, swaps NZX and NZD all stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, spending 'resilient', dairy prices rise, housing demographics not positive, climate shifts into uncharted territory, swaps NZX and NZD all stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges lower as Serko, Tower, Briscoes and Channel Infrastructure advance while Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy and Hallensteins retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges lower as Serko, Tower, Briscoes and Channel Infrastructure advance while Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy and Hallensteins retreat

Westpac NZ’s September card spending shows a 1.4% monthly increase and a 7.7% annual increase in retail activity driven by soaring fuel costs

Westpac NZ’s September card spending shows a 1.4% monthly increase and a 7.7% annual increase in retail activity driven by soaring fuel costs

NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10

NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10

Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'

Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'

National wants to keep Investment Boost, review the GST registration threshold and create an AI-powered export navigator covering things like tariffs as party releases small business plan

National wants to keep Investment Boost, review the GST registration threshold and create an AI-powered export navigator covering things like tariffs as party releases small business plan

Lending growth appears to be starting to slow for mortgages and business lending but farmers will be keeping the banks happy

Lending growth appears to be starting to slow for mortgages and business lending but farmers will be keeping the banks happy

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds wants 'stable' house prices and stands by her party's capital gains tax growth assumptions

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds wants 'stable' house prices and stands by her party's capital gains tax growth assumptions

Risk appetite improves. US equities lift to fresh record highs. Global rates modestly lower, credit spreads narrower. USD broadly weaker

Risk appetite improves. US equities lift to fresh record highs. Global rates modestly lower, credit spreads narrower. USD broadly weaker

Second tier US data quite mixed; Canada reports larger trade surplus; China expansion slows; dairy prices firm; Australian consumer sentiment weak; UST 10yr at 5.26%; gold firmish but oil eases again; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60

Second tier US data quite mixed; Canada reports larger trade surplus; China expansion slows; dairy prices firm; Australian consumer sentiment weak; UST 10yr at 5.26%; gold firmish but oil eases again; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60

‘Up the Wahs’: From fireworks and the All Blacks to capital gains tax, TVNZ leaders’ debate sees Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash

‘Up the Wahs’: From fireworks and the All Blacks to capital gains tax, TVNZ leaders’ debate sees Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Rabobank raises longer TD rates, NZIER survey finds optimism ahead, consumer spending weak & stressed, NEVs rule, swaps rise, NZX firmish, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Rabobank raises longer TD rates, NZIER survey finds optimism ahead, consumer spending weak & stressed, NEVs rule, swaps rise, NZX firmish, NZD holds, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.2% as Gentrack, EBOS, Property for Industry and Tower gain; Serko, a2 Milk, Sanford and Hallensteins decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.2% as Gentrack, EBOS, Property for Industry and Tower gain; Serko, a2 Milk, Sanford and Hallensteins decline

Barbara Edmonds on Chlöe Swarbrick and Qiulae Wong as potential finance associates: 'If those are the cards that are handed to me by the PM, I will work with whoever are on those cards'

Barbara Edmonds on Chlöe Swarbrick and Qiulae Wong as potential finance associates: 'If those are the cards that are handed to me by the PM, I will work with whoever are on those cards'

NZIER finds NZ business optimism bounced back during the September quarter as firms expect stronger economic recovery over the next 12 months

NZIER finds NZ business optimism bounced back during the September quarter as firms expect stronger economic recovery over the next 12 months

Lynda Moore says don’t wait until someone is packing a bag and slamming the door at the exit yelling 'We’re Done!' to have the money conversation

Lynda Moore says don’t wait until someone is packing a bag and slamming the door at the exit yelling 'We’re Done!' to have the money conversation

National slumps to 25.9% in RNZ-Reid Research Poll, as Labour, Greens and Opportunity edge ahead with enough seats to govern

National slumps to 25.9% in RNZ-Reid Research Poll, as Labour, Greens and Opportunity edge ahead with enough seats to govern

Profits and investment appear to be aligning more closely as the international taxation landscape evolves, notes the IMF

Profits and investment appear to be aligning more closely as the international taxation landscape evolves, notes the IMF

Alex Richter and Malcolm Foo say the opportunity for us is much more than just adopting AI's benefits. Competitive advantage will only come after we use it to build productivity, and that requires a three-part plan

Alex Richter and Malcolm Foo say the opportunity for us is much more than just adopting AI's benefits. Competitive advantage will only come after we use it to build productivity, and that requires a three-part plan

Oil prices lower but US Treasury yields rise to fresh record highs regardless. US equities near record highs despite higher bond yields. EUR under pressure

Oil prices lower but US Treasury yields rise to fresh record highs regardless. US equities near record highs despite higher bond yields. EUR under pressure