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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; filled jobs history, RBNZ makes record FCY purchase, QV sees fuel prices starting to impact construction costs, swaps rise, NZX lower, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; filled jobs history, RBNZ makes record FCY purchase, QV sees fuel prices starting to impact construction costs, swaps rise, NZX lower, NZD dips, & more

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year

First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year

Lynda Moore finds that business investment decisions are less about the money plan, and more about what the investment represents

Lynda Moore finds that business investment decisions are less about the money plan, and more about what the investment represents

Rising inflation pressure underpins rising wholesale interest rates and then retail mortgage rate offers. That opens up opportunities to grab a lower fixed rate while they are temporarily available

Rising inflation pressure underpins rising wholesale interest rates and then retail mortgage rate offers. That opens up opportunities to grab a lower fixed rate while they are temporarily available

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win, Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar say

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win, Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar say

On the US-Iran conflict, nothing much has changed; the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and there is no clearer indication of when it might reopen or when US-Iran peace negotiations may occur. But US and Japan equity markets rise to fresh record highs

On the US-Iran conflict, nothing much has changed; the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and there is no clearer indication of when it might reopen or when US-Iran peace negotiations may occur. But US and Japan equity markets rise to fresh record highs

US factory new orders fall; Canada launches sovereign wealth fund; Moody's upgrades China's outlook; China data improves; German mood sours; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold eases but oil higher; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US factory new orders fall; Canada launches sovereign wealth fund; Moody's upgrades China's outlook; China data improves; German mood sours; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold eases but oil higher; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

The US is throwing away its world leadership; will China fill the gap? asks Brian Easton

The US is throwing away its world leadership; will China fill the gap? asks Brian Easton

Roger J Kerr says a “quick end to the war” scenario appears more likely than alternatives. And he thinks that capital inflows to New Zealand might start exceeding outflows, positive for the NZD

Roger J Kerr says a “quick end to the war” scenario appears more likely than alternatives. And he thinks that capital inflows to New Zealand might start exceeding outflows, positive for the NZD

The latest report on social cohesion in New Zealand reveals a nation chafing for change, says Chris Trotter

The latest report on social cohesion in New Zealand reveals a nation chafing for change, says Chris Trotter

The holiday break is an ideal time to try our quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now

The holiday break is an ideal time to try our quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now

Eyes on Asian oil refinery outlooks; Trump backs down over Powell claims; US mood at record low; China FDI low; Russian oil becomes attractive; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold eases but oil firms; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Eyes on Asian oil refinery outlooks; Trump backs down over Powell claims; US mood at record low; China FDI low; Russian oil becomes attractive; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold eases but oil firms; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Mark Tanner observes that as the world becomes more tech-driven, it is the human touches that will stand out most

Mark Tanner observes that as the world becomes more tech-driven, it is the human touches that will stand out most

Lenny Mendonca & Martin Neil Baily see looming worker displacement from the march if AI as a greater challenge that systemic financial concerns

Lenny Mendonca & Martin Neil Baily see looming worker displacement from the march if AI as a greater challenge that systemic financial concerns

Toby Walsh explains why the world’s banks are so worried about Anthropic’s latest AI model

Toby Walsh explains why the world’s banks are so worried about Anthropic’s latest AI model

Per capita economic growth is a big challenge for New Zealand in the years ahead, says Keith Woodford

Per capita economic growth is a big challenge for New Zealand in the years ahead, says Keith Woodford

Gene Frieda identifies the market signals that would imply a move from fear of inflation to fear of recession

Gene Frieda identifies the market signals that would imply a move from fear of inflation to fear of recession

Ross Stitt assesses the rise of the wealthy in our region and what it means for urban markets with unique appeal

Ross Stitt assesses the rise of the wealthy in our region and what it means for urban markets with unique appeal

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson talks the future of the pension, cross-party action and why she sees tinkering with KiwiSaver as a longer term problem

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson talks the future of the pension, cross-party action and why she sees tinkering with KiwiSaver as a longer term problem

Whilst it may monitor banks' OCR pass through data, the FMA acknowledges banks have no legal obligation to pass on changes as most appear to pad floating mortgage rate margins

Whilst it may monitor banks' OCR pass through data, the FMA acknowledges banks have no legal obligation to pass on changes as most appear to pad floating mortgage rate margins

Trump drops case against Powell; Hormuz still shut, but ...; US sentiment dire; Canadian retail rises; China FDI stays very weak; Russia cuts policy rate; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up but oil eases; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Trump drops case against Powell; Hormuz still shut, but ...; US sentiment dire; Canadian retail rises; China FDI stays very weak; Russia cuts policy rate; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up but oil eases; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Houses brought to auction still selling at the same pace as earlier in the month, but fewer are offered and available as the winter season develops

Houses brought to auction still selling at the same pace as earlier in the month, but fewer are offered and available as the winter season develops

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; jumbled jobs picture, credit conditions easier, Auckland Council's outlook downgraded, AML wet noodle fine, regional airlines get RIF lifeline, swaps stable, NZD drops, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; jumbled jobs picture, credit conditions easier, Auckland Council's outlook downgraded, AML wet noodle fine, regional airlines get RIF lifeline, swaps stable, NZD drops, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and Chorus lead Friday’s gainers as Gentrack, Fletchers, Scales, and AirNZ top a heavy wave of decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and Chorus lead Friday’s gainers as Gentrack, Fletchers, Scales, and AirNZ top a heavy wave of decliners