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Nicola Willis warns of fiscal ‘snakes and snails’ – her first mini-budget will be a test of NZ’s no-surprises finance rules
4th Dec 23, 2:40pm
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Nicola Willis warns of fiscal ‘snakes and snails’ – her first mini-budget will be a test of NZ’s no-surprises finance rules
Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect
4th Dec 23, 12:15pm
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Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect
Big rush of properties being auctioned as we head towards Christmas
Tower hires Goldman Sachs as it kicks off review of its ownership structure
If those elected to the Māori Seats refuse to take them, then what possible reason could the country have for retaining them? – asks Chris Trotter
4th Dec 23, 9:33am
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If those elected to the Māori Seats refuse to take them, then what possible reason could the country have for retaining them? – asks Chris Trotter
Economist Brian Easton says the coalition party agreements are mainly about returning to 2017 when National lost power. They show commonalities but also some serious divergencies
4th Dec 23, 8:22am
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Economist Brian Easton says the coalition party agreements are mainly about returning to 2017 when National lost power. They show commonalities but also some serious divergencies
Roger J Kerr struggles to make sense of the Reserve Bank's latest 'stringent' message
4th Dec 23, 8:02am
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Roger J Kerr struggles to make sense of the Reserve Bank's latest 'stringent' message
A speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Powell failed to deter investors’ expectations of rate cuts. Market pricing implies a greater than 50% chance of a 25bps rate c weakness. Oil prices fall after OPEC+ members delay meeting in dispute about output quotas
4th Dec 23, 7:40am
A speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Powell failed to deter investors’ expectations of rate cuts. Market pricing implies a greater than 50% chance of a 25bps rate c weakness. Oil prices fall after OPEC+ members delay meeting in dispute about output quotas
US factory PMIs reflect lower demand; Canada jobless rate up; China factory PMI finds new orders; China has bankruptcy problem; UST 10yr 4.21%; gold hits record while oil drops; NZ$1 = 62.1 USc; TWI-5 = 70.8
4th Dec 23, 7:19am
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US factory PMIs reflect lower demand; Canada jobless rate up; China factory PMI finds new orders; China has bankruptcy problem; UST 10yr 4.21%; gold hits record while oil drops; NZ$1 = 62.1 USc; TWI-5 = 70.8
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – A surprise acceleration of interest deductibility. And could taxing marijuana help fill the fiscal gap?
3rd Dec 23, 9:52am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – A surprise acceleration of interest deductibility. And could taxing marijuana help fill the fiscal gap?
David Norton says there is a strong need for a biodiversity financing system. There is currently a significant funding gap for the work to protect and restore biodiversity which needs addressing or this crucial work won't get done
3rd Dec 23, 9:13am
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David Norton says there is a strong need for a biodiversity financing system. There is currently a significant funding gap for the work to protect and restore biodiversity which needs addressing or this crucial work won't get done
In the second part of his preview of 2024, David Hargreaves examines whether a combination of new Government policies, rampant migration and an enlivened housing market could undermine efforts to get the economy on a sound footing
3rd Dec 23, 8:00am
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In the second part of his preview of 2024, David Hargreaves examines whether a combination of new Government policies, rampant migration and an enlivened housing market could undermine efforts to get the economy on a sound footing
Christopher Luxon’s Coalition Government wants to prove it's serious about inflation
3rd Dec 23, 6:00am
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Christopher Luxon’s Coalition Government wants to prove it's serious about inflation
David Hargreaves explains what he is looking for in the economy in 2024 as we wait to see if the battle against inflation really can be won
2nd Dec 23, 10:23am
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David Hargreaves explains what he is looking for in the economy in 2024 as we wait to see if the battle against inflation really can be won
Yu Yongding suggests three measures the Chinese government can take to address developers' deteriorating finances
2nd Dec 23, 10:06am
Yu Yongding suggests three measures the Chinese government can take to address developers' deteriorating finances
Generative AI has introduced tantalising possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. The IMF makes an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance
2nd Dec 23, 9:48am
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Generative AI has introduced tantalising possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. The IMF makes an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance
Mohamed El-Erian worries that domestic political divisions and market volatility could exacerbate financial vulnerabilities
2nd Dec 23, 9:28am
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Mohamed El-Erian worries that domestic political divisions and market volatility could exacerbate financial vulnerabilities
Sheryl Sutherland says while economic history shows it is just a constant chain of surprises and setbacks, the setbacks tend to be short-term and the positive surprises last and compound
2nd Dec 23, 9:00am
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Sheryl Sutherland says while economic history shows it is just a constant chain of surprises and setbacks, the setbacks tend to be short-term and the positive surprises last and compound
Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng assess the outcome of China's first Central Financial Work Conference in six years
2nd Dec 23, 8:20am
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Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng assess the outcome of China's first Central Financial Work Conference in six years
Lower demand trims PMIs in US; Canada's labour force grows more than jobs; China struggles for momentum; heat leaves Aussie housing markets; UST 10yr 4.21%; gold up and oil dumped; NZ$1 = 62 USc; TWI-5 = 70.7
2nd Dec 23, 7:58am
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Lower demand trims PMIs in US; Canada's labour force grows more than jobs; China struggles for momentum; heat leaves Aussie housing markets; UST 10yr 4.21%; gold up and oil dumped; NZ$1 = 62 USc; TWI-5 = 70.7
We are still battling the auction gremlins
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, low confidence improves, high stocks rise, low stress rises, swaps up, NZD firms, & more
1st Dec 23, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, low confidence improves, high stocks rise, low stress rises, swaps up, NZD firms, & more
Wholesale interest rates have fallen since Wednesday when the RBNZ warned of another rate hike
1st Dec 23, 2:52pm
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Wholesale interest rates have fallen since Wednesday when the RBNZ warned of another rate hike
Steady log demand in China where stocks are very low has boosted export log prices. There has also been a post-election boost in domestic demand for sawn timber
1st Dec 23, 2:17pm
Steady log demand in China where stocks are very low has boosted export log prices. There has also been a post-election boost in domestic demand for sawn timber
SBS Bank's consumer lending subsidiary Finance Now lifts lending above $1 billion for the first time
1st Dec 23, 11:38am
SBS Bank's consumer lending subsidiary Finance Now lifts lending above $1 billion for the first time
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