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Global fintech Revolut becomes NZ's 27th registered bank, offers new customers a 3.50% p.a. introductory savings rate on personal accounts
Global fintech Revolut becomes NZ's 27th registered bank, offers new customers a 3.50% p.a. introductory savings rate on personal accounts
Oil prices plunge on hope for a resolution on the US-Iran war. Lower oil prices drive down global rates and push up global equity markets
Oil prices plunge on hope for a resolution on the US-Iran war. Lower oil prices drive down global rates and push up global equity markets
The US appears to back-track on Iran and oil falls; US PMIs expanding but not so in Canada; China contracts; ASEAN PMIs very upbeat; eyes on the RBA and multi-unit construction; UST 10yr at 4.87%; gold firms but oil falls hard; NZ$1 = 56.3 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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The US appears to back-track on Iran and oil falls; US PMIs expanding but not so in Canada; China contracts; ASEAN PMIs very upbeat; eyes on the RBA and multi-unit construction; UST 10yr at 4.87%; gold firms but oil falls hard; NZ$1 = 56.3 USc; TWI-5 = 60
Latest Centrix data finds home loan arrears remain at their lowest level since December 2022, but broader credit demand stays mixed
Latest Centrix data finds home loan arrears remain at their lowest level since December 2022, but broader credit demand stays mixed
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Beware the difference between residency for immigration purposes and for tax purposes, Mainzeal and GST, and capital flight and the Norwegian wealth tax
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Beware the difference between residency for immigration purposes and for tax purposes, Mainzeal and GST, and capital flight and the Norwegian wealth tax
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; upturn in Auckland house building; Westpac stumbles, LGFA goes long; more & better milk, Aussie inflation rising; ASEAN PMIs healthy, swaps stable, NZX falls, NZD dips, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; upturn in Auckland house building; Westpac stumbles, LGFA goes long; more & better milk, Aussie inflation rising; ASEAN PMIs healthy, swaps stable, NZX falls, NZD dips, & more
Even ignoring the US fiscal pressures, the price of money is set to rise over the the next generation or two for fundamental reasons that will be hard to avoid
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Even ignoring the US fiscal pressures, the price of money is set to rise over the the next generation or two for fundamental reasons that will be hard to avoid
The volume of new homes being built in Auckland should steadily increase over the next two years
The volume of new homes being built in Auckland should steadily increase over the next two years
Allan Barber reviews the ups and downs of a globally unique collaboration that brings together the three industry sectors to promote red meat to local consumers, now recognised for its successes
Allan Barber reviews the ups and downs of a globally unique collaboration that brings together the three industry sectors to promote red meat to local consumers, now recognised for its successes
For the third Ipsos poll in a row, Labour leads across all five top issues such as inflation and the economy as political parties make final election campaign push
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For the third Ipsos poll in a row, Labour leads across all five top issues such as inflation and the economy as political parties make final election campaign push
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Westpac NZ cites 'intense competition' for home loans as annual profit and net interest margin fall
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Westpac NZ cites 'intense competition' for home loans as annual profit and net interest margin fall
Brian Easton says gangs were one of the responses to the difficulties urbanising Māori faced
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Brian Easton says gangs were one of the responses to the difficulties urbanising Māori faced
Roger J Kerr says our inflation problem is largely self-inflicted from an academic RBNZ ignoring the exchange rate's role in price setting, and by ignoring their own analysis
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Roger J Kerr says our inflation problem is largely self-inflicted from an academic RBNZ ignoring the exchange rate's role in price setting, and by ignoring their own analysis
Tech-led equity selloff on disappointing earnings, with the Nasdaq down more than 3%. Market pricing still implying around an 80% chance of a December US Fed hike. Gold down more than 3% to its lowest level in a year
Tech-led equity selloff on disappointing earnings, with the Nasdaq down more than 3%. Market pricing still implying around an 80% chance of a December US Fed hike. Gold down more than 3% to its lowest level in a year
Elections, labour markets and growth in focus; Korean exports star; China growth stumbles; ditto Canada; EU growth rises; Aussie housing market stumbles too; global air travel weak; UST 10yr at 4.93%; gold eases and oil falls; NZ$1 = 56.3 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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Elections, labour markets and growth in focus; Korean exports star; China growth stumbles; ditto Canada; EU growth rises; Aussie housing market stumbles too; global air travel weak; UST 10yr at 4.93%; gold eases and oil falls; NZ$1 = 56.3 USc; TWI-5 = 60
New Zealanders are voting for a 'vibe' that even our most experienced pollsters are struggling to measure
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New Zealanders are voting for a 'vibe' that even our most experienced pollsters are struggling to measure
Seventy years ago the Suez crisis exposed British relative decline. Today, the Iran conflict could be doing the same for the US, Eoin McLaughlin says
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Seventy years ago the Suez crisis exposed British relative decline. Today, the Iran conflict could be doing the same for the US, Eoin McLaughlin says
Earl Bardsley wonders whether a new government may give offshore wind farms the type of leg up the current government is giving LNG
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Earl Bardsley wonders whether a new government may give offshore wind farms the type of leg up the current government is giving LNG
Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy could cost Republicans in the midterm elections
by Guest
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Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy could cost Republicans in the midterm elections
Nouriel Roubini has an eye on France, and other countries, as concerns about a sovereign debt crisis swirl
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Nouriel Roubini has an eye on France, and other countries, as concerns about a sovereign debt crisis swirl
Co-operative Bank penalised nearly three times half-year profit for anti-money laundering breaches
Co-operative Bank penalised nearly three times half-year profit for anti-money laundering breaches
Residential property auction volumes in spring mode but sales rate stuck below 40%
Residential property auction volumes in spring mode but sales rate stuck below 40%
Winston Peters endorses Chris Bishop, calls for deeper SME tax cuts and rules out Opportunity, while Finance Minister speculation swirls a week before the election
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Winston Peters endorses Chris Bishop, calls for deeper SME tax cuts and rules out Opportunity, while Finance Minister speculation swirls a week before the election
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Westpac cuts 18-month rate; Fonterra lifts payout forecast; major Binance hack suspected, Auckland carpark stays, RBNZ data dump & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Westpac cuts 18-month rate; Fonterra lifts payout forecast; major Binance hack suspected, Auckland carpark stays, RBNZ data dump & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.2% as Serko, Precinct, Fletcher Building and Stride Property gain; Summerset, Vulcan Steel, Freightways and Investore Property decline
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.2% as Serko, Precinct, Fletcher Building and Stride Property gain; Summerset, Vulcan Steel, Freightways and Investore Property decline