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Barfoot & Thompson had strongest June sales since 2021 but the median selling price fell $40,000 from May

Barfoot & Thompson had strongest June sales since 2021 but the median selling price fell $40,000 from May

Brian Fallow says reversing a retirement savings tax change from the 1980s would be preferable to making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers and ratcheting up minimum contributions

Brian Fallow says reversing a retirement savings tax change from the 1980s would be preferable to making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers and ratcheting up minimum contributions

Global asset markets saw only modest moves. Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks had eased since the last FOMC meeting. Softer-than-expected euro area CPI weakened the case for further ECB hikes

Global asset markets saw only modest moves. Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks had eased since the last FOMC meeting. Softer-than-expected euro area CPI weakened the case for further ECB hikes

Eyes on US non-farm payrolls; US crude stocks fall again, reserves at 43 year low; USMCA not renewed; China PMI rises; Korean exports star; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold firm and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

Eyes on US non-farm payrolls; US crude stocks fall again, reserves at 43 year low; USMCA not renewed; China PMI rises; Korean exports star; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold firm and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

Housing market still in buyers' favour, little chance of runaway prices anytime soon, Cotality says

Housing market still in buyers' favour, little chance of runaway prices anytime soon, Cotality says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ASB changes rates, asking prices slip, dairy prices retreat, 3 old into 1 new, car sales rise in EV surge, swaps stable, NZX stable, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ASB changes rates, asking prices slip, dairy prices retreat, 3 old into 1 new, car sales rise in EV surge, swaps stable, NZX stable, NZD rises, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino, Auckland Airport, Hallensteins and AirNZ rise as Vulcan Steel, Briscoes, Fletcher Building and Vector weight on the NZX50

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino, Auckland Airport, Hallensteins and AirNZ rise as Vulcan Steel, Briscoes, Fletcher Building and Vector weight on the NZX50

IMF says NZ's rising superannuation costs means reforms are needed for both superannuation settings and KiwiSaver

IMF says NZ's rising superannuation costs means reforms are needed for both superannuation settings and KiwiSaver

TSB Chairman Mark Darrow says bank's proposed sale to Heartland Group 'would accelerate the future pathway for TSB'

TSB Chairman Mark Darrow says bank's proposed sale to Heartland Group 'would accelerate the future pathway for TSB'

Banks go into defensive mode on home loan rate offers as the winter season wraps around the housing market. Borrowers will have to sit tight and just take these levels, but those who can wait for spring will be hoping for more competitive offers then

Banks go into defensive mode on home loan rate offers as the winter season wraps around the housing market. Borrowers will have to sit tight and just take these levels, but those who can wait for spring will be hoping for more competitive offers then

The yen remains under pressure, falling to fresh multi-decade lows against the US dollar. Outside of the yen, G10 currencies generally firmer, with the NZD outperforming. Treasury yields are marginally higher

The yen remains under pressure, falling to fresh multi-decade lows against the US dollar. Outside of the yen, G10 currencies generally firmer, with the NZD outperforming. Treasury yields are marginally higher

US data mixed; Canada grows; China marks time; German inflation eases; eyes on yen; Rocket Lab expands; air cargo activity declines; UST 10yr at 4.43%; gold holds and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.6

US data mixed; Canada grows; China marks time; German inflation eases; eyes on yen; Rocket Lab expands; air cargo activity declines; UST 10yr at 4.43%; gold holds and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.6

Average asking prices on Realestate.co.nz down almost $60,000 since February while stock for sale hits a 12-year high

Average asking prices on Realestate.co.nz down almost $60,000 since February while stock for sale hits a 12-year high

Performance review finds Ministers less confident in Treasury's advice, loss of talented staff, reduced influence

Performance review finds Ministers less confident in Treasury's advice, loss of talented staff, reduced influence

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Kiwibank changes mortgage rates up & down, business confidence improves, ComCom eyes payments concentration, savers shift from savings a/cs to TDs, swaps & NZD little-changed, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Kiwibank changes mortgage rates up & down, business confidence improves, ComCom eyes payments concentration, savers shift from savings a/cs to TDs, swaps & NZD little-changed, & more

Businesses more confident as inflation expectations decline, ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows

Businesses more confident as inflation expectations decline, ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows

US Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court,  Elizabeth C. Tippett says

US Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court,  Elizabeth C. Tippett says

Insurance Brokers Association of NZ wants the Government to create a register of properties with Section 72 hazard notices, saying the implications of the notice aren't widely understood

Insurance Brokers Association of NZ wants the Government to create a register of properties with Section 72 hazard notices, saying the implications of the notice aren't widely understood

Lynda Moore notes that financial education isn't simply about teaching children to save. It's about helping them understand choices, priorities and consequences, and those lessons are best learned through experience

Lynda Moore notes that financial education isn't simply about teaching children to save. It's about helping them understand choices, priorities and consequences, and those lessons are best learned through experience

Allan Barber assesses to prospects for the ANZCO business as it absorbs the specialist Geenlea operations

Allan Barber assesses to prospects for the ANZCO business as it absorbs the specialist Geenlea operations

US equities make solid gains, with the S&P up more than 1%. Rates markets were broadly stable. The US dollar weakened against European currencies, while the yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986

US equities make solid gains, with the S&P up more than 1%. Rates markets were broadly stable. The US dollar weakened against European currencies, while the yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986

Japanese retail rises; South Korea all in on AI chipmaking; Singapore & Malaysia struggle with producer prices; global rural outlook looks good; air cargo activity expands; UST 10yr at 4.37%; gold dips and oil up; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

Japanese retail rises; South Korea all in on AI chipmaking; Singapore & Malaysia struggle with producer prices; global rural outlook looks good; air cargo activity expands; UST 10yr at 4.37%; gold dips and oil up; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

FMA says car loans, mortgage fraud, product design and transaction accounts are areas of focus over the coming 12 months

FMA says car loans, mortgage fraud, product design and transaction accounts are areas of focus over the coming 12 months

Majority of people say insurers need to be clearer about where they will and won't provide insurance, and about the costs that make up premiums, IAG NZ survey shows

Majority of people say insurers need to be clearer about where they will and won't provide insurance, and about the costs that make up premiums, IAG NZ survey shows

Kiwibank shifts its rate card mostly lower with its two year fixed home loan rate now among the lowest of the big banks, even if the other terms aren't quite as competitive

Kiwibank shifts its rate card mostly lower with its two year fixed home loan rate now among the lowest of the big banks, even if the other terms aren't quite as competitive