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Risk sentiment improves with oil prices and US Treasury yields consolidating. Currency markets active, with the yen briefly surging, CAD outperforming after a hawkish Bank of Canada hold, and AUD supported by expectations of further RBA tightening

Risk sentiment improves with oil prices and US Treasury yields consolidating. Currency markets active, with the yen briefly surging, CAD outperforming after a hawkish Bank of Canada hold, and AUD supported by expectations of further RBA tightening

US data flatlines despite rising factory orders. US labour market weak; Bank of Canada turns hawkish; Australian GDP expansion better than expected juicing financial benchmarks; UST 10yr at 4.79%; gold firms and oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc

US data flatlines despite rising factory orders. US labour market weak; Bank of Canada turns hawkish; Australian GDP expansion better than expected juicing financial benchmarks; UST 10yr at 4.79%; gold firms and oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc

Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election

Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election

After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain

After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain

ANZ is the first bank to move its floating home loan rates up after the OCR hike, and some of its savings rates too. Westpac follows

ANZ is the first bank to move its floating home loan rates up after the OCR hike, and some of its savings rates too. Westpac follows

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes yet following the OCR hike, Auckland a buyers market, building consents high, Fonterra confirms good result coming, swaps dip, NZX firms, NZD drops, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes yet following the OCR hike, Auckland a buyers market, building consents high, Fonterra confirms good result coming, swaps dip, NZX firms, NZD drops, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sanford, Chorus, Vital Healthcare and Kiwi Property gain; Gentrack, SkyCity casino, Hallensteins, and SkyTV fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sanford, Chorus, Vital Healthcare and Kiwi Property gain; Gentrack, SkyCity casino, Hallensteins, and SkyTV fall

Live-stream of the September 2026 RBNZ OCR and Monetary Policy review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

Live-stream of the September 2026 RBNZ OCR and Monetary Policy review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures

RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures

Methanex says continued operations in NZ 'not sustainable' due to ‘continued decline in domestic natural gas availability and the lack of a clear pathway to meaningful new supply’

Methanex says continued operations in NZ 'not sustainable' due to ‘continued decline in domestic natural gas availability and the lack of a clear pathway to meaningful new supply’

New homes consented in July year jump 21%, led by standalone houses

New homes consented in July year jump 21%, led by standalone houses

Barfoot & Thompson's August sales down with prices largely flat, as 'solid buyer's market' continues

Barfoot & Thompson's August sales down with prices largely flat, as 'solid buyer's market' continues

Fonterra signals that its upcoming full year financial results will be good and for the year to July 2026 its earnings will be at the top end of what it has previously advised

Fonterra signals that its upcoming full year financial results will be good and for the year to July 2026 its earnings will be at the top end of what it has previously advised

Auckland now has a plan for congestion charging. But where are the extra buses?

Auckland now has a plan for congestion charging. But where are the extra buses?

Middle East escalation is the dominant market driver, lifting oil prices sharply and weighing on global risk sentiment, with equities weaker and defensive sectors outperforming. Global bond yields have pushed higher

Middle East escalation is the dominant market driver, lifting oil prices sharply and weighing on global risk sentiment, with equities weaker and defensive sectors outperforming. Global bond yields have pushed higher

Bond markets shout warnings; dairy prices hold; US data stable on stockpiling; Japanese sentiment firms; China's debt nears US levels; Australian building permits fall; UST 10yr at 4.80%; gold falls and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

Bond markets shout warnings; dairy prices hold; US data stable on stockpiling; Japanese sentiment firms; China's debt nears US levels; Australian building permits fall; UST 10yr at 4.80%; gold falls and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

Stephen Jacobi previews the forthcoming annual meeting of CER Trade Ministers, noting they can show that openness, practical cooperation and rules still matter

Stephen Jacobi previews the forthcoming annual meeting of CER Trade Ministers, noting they can show that openness, practical cooperation and rules still matter

Parliament's funding problem: The pickle of covering the cost of not increasing fuel taxes

Parliament's funding problem: The pickle of covering the cost of not increasing fuel taxes

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes but benchmark rates move up, TDs more popular, housing market soggy & good for buyers, swaps up, NZD down, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes but benchmark rates move up, TDs more popular, housing market soggy & good for buyers, swaps up, NZD down, NZD dips, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.9% as a2 Milk, Auckland Airport, Mainfreight and Chorus decline; SkyTV, Tourism Holdings, Scales, and Channel Infrastructure lead the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.9% as a2 Milk, Auckland Airport, Mainfreight and Chorus decline; SkyTV, Tourism Holdings, Scales, and Channel Infrastructure lead the gainers

We unpack the household term deposit numbers, finding the 80/20 rule firmly in place. We also see those with smaller balances returning to this savings option

We unpack the household term deposit numbers, finding the 80/20 rule firmly in place. We also see those with smaller balances returning to this savings option

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees economic argument for NZ staying in Paris Agreement, despite coalition partners' concerns

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees economic argument for NZ staying in Paris Agreement, despite coalition partners' concerns

The housing market is heading into spring with high stock levels and declining asking prices

The housing market is heading into spring with high stock levels and declining asking prices

Lynda Moore wonders why many business owners procrastinate when chasing up overdue debts

Lynda Moore wonders why many business owners procrastinate when chasing up overdue debts