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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.3% as Gentrack, Sanford, Oceania and Heartland gain while Serko, Scales, Fletchers and Meridian decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.3% as Gentrack, Sanford, Oceania and Heartland gain while Serko, Scales, Fletchers and Meridian decline

Volume of financial hardship withdrawals overtook early KiwiSaver withdrawals for first homes in September

Volume of financial hardship withdrawals overtook early KiwiSaver withdrawals for first homes in September

Saving through a PIE structure can give your after-tax earnings a boost. We have a calculator for that, and we show how to compare advertised PIE rates with standard term deposits

Saving through a PIE structure can give your after-tax earnings a boost. We have a calculator for that, and we show how to compare advertised PIE rates with standard term deposits

Lynda Moore says much spending involves genuine choice. But some of it involves expectations we’ve simply never stopped to question, and that’s when the trouble starts

Lynda Moore says much spending involves genuine choice. But some of it involves expectations we’ve simply never stopped to question, and that’s when the trouble starts

With people needing to enrol to vote by October 25, Electoral Commission data shows only 66.7% of eligible people aged between 18 to 24 are currently enrolled while other age groups surpass 80%

With people needing to enrol to vote by October 25, Electoral Commission data shows only 66.7% of eligible people aged between 18 to 24 are currently enrolled while other age groups surpass 80%

Opportunity Party just gets into Parliament on 5.4% in latest poll, both major parties wallowing in the 20s

Opportunity Party just gets into Parliament on 5.4% in latest poll, both major parties wallowing in the 20s

Those aged up to 19 years and people aged 50-plus made up almost 40% of residence visa approvals in September year

Those aged up to 19 years and people aged 50-plus made up almost 40% of residence visa approvals in September year

Risk sentiment improves, particularly for AI-sector, driving bounce-back for US equities. Commodity currencies outperform; NZD pushes higher. European assets underperform, with spillover of French riots across the region

Risk sentiment improves, particularly for AI-sector, driving bounce-back for US equities. Commodity currencies outperform; NZD pushes higher. European assets underperform, with spillover of French riots across the region

Canadian inflation holds; China housing not improving, but GDP beats estimates; China retail weak but exports strong; global food prices & risks rise; UST 10yr at 5.14%; gold holds and oil stays well above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

Canadian inflation holds; China housing not improving, but GDP beats estimates; China retail weak but exports strong; global food prices & risks rise; UST 10yr at 5.14%; gold holds and oil stays well above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some fixed rate changes, service sector sags, trade deficit jumps, some Kiwibank workers strike, truckers get their wish list, big China data dump, swaps & NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some fixed rate changes, service sector sags, trade deficit jumps, some Kiwibank workers strike, truckers get their wish list, big China data dump, swaps & NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 opens the week -0.6% lower as Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Ryman and Investore advance while Infratil, Skellerup, SkyCity and Chorus retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 opens the week -0.6% lower as Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Ryman and Investore advance while Infratil, Skellerup, SkyCity and Chorus retreat

Natural hazards don’t obey electoral cycles. The next government faces crucial choices

Natural hazards don’t obey electoral cycles. The next government faces crucial choices

Housing policies: A capital gains tax to solar roll outs, rent controls and offsetting residential rental losses

Housing policies: A capital gains tax to solar roll outs, rent controls and offsetting residential rental losses

Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election

Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election

Labour to support under-16 social media ban, and follow Australia with algorithm opt-outs, a duty of care law and an independent online regulator

Labour to support under-16 social media ban, and follow Australia with algorithm opt-outs, a duty of care law and an independent online regulator

Brian Easton says to end economic stagnation, the NZ Government must distinguish investment from consumption

Brian Easton says to end economic stagnation, the NZ Government must distinguish investment from consumption

The dotcom sharemarket bubble's bursting coincided with the flop of a Dutch company's IPO. Will an Aussie company's failed IPO be a marker for the bursting of the AI sharemarket bubble?

The dotcom sharemarket bubble's bursting coincided with the flop of a Dutch company's IPO. Will an Aussie company's failed IPO be a marker for the bursting of the AI sharemarket bubble?

Roger J Kerr says the factors behind the NZ dollar sell-off to below 0.5600 are already reversing

Roger J Kerr says the factors behind the NZ dollar sell-off to below 0.5600 are already reversing

US equities weakened as AI concerns weighed on tech, with the S&P 500 lower. Brent crude hit US$110 amid ongoing supply concerns. US 10-year yields ended a choppy session at 5.07%

US equities weakened as AI concerns weighed on tech, with the S&P 500 lower. Brent crude hit US$110 amid ongoing supply concerns. US 10-year yields ended a choppy session at 5.07%

Singapore exports jump; US factories busy; US Govt finances a mess; major street protests in India & France; Australia new home sales retreat; UST 10yr at 5.10%; gold holds and oil stays above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

Singapore exports jump; US factories busy; US Govt finances a mess; major street protests in India & France; Australia new home sales retreat; UST 10yr at 5.10%; gold holds and oil stays above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4

Though both parties would reject the charge, Labour and National remain staunch upholders of economic and cultural liberalism

Though both parties would reject the charge, Labour and National remain staunch upholders of economic and cultural liberalism

AI promises a more productive world, but we must manage risks in the transition, says the IMF boss. We should learn and act as we go, not just get swept along

AI promises a more productive world, but we must manage risks in the transition, says the IMF boss. We should learn and act as we go, not just get swept along

Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures

Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures

Koichi Hamada laments the weakness of the yen and call for more aggressive monetary tightening in Japan

Koichi Hamada laments the weakness of the yen and call for more aggressive monetary tightening in Japan

Angela Huyue Zhang & Yue Zhao explain why formal, objective assessments are needed to ensure AI safety and expose marketing hype

Angela Huyue Zhang & Yue Zhao explain why formal, objective assessments are needed to ensure AI safety and expose marketing hype