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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

How do you reduce 43 govt departments to 19? ACT releases plan as public service bosses prepare proposals

How do you reduce 43 govt departments to 19? ACT releases plan as public service bosses prepare proposals

Bank for International Settlements warns reversal of AI investment boom could cause major recession, notes AI could 'augment the production of knowledge itself' and erode the consumer base

Bank for International Settlements warns reversal of AI investment boom could cause major recession, notes AI could 'augment the production of knowledge itself' and erode the consumer base

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; TD rates both up and down, building cost pressures ease, where the new jobs are & aren't, NZGB bond activity stays very high, swaps and NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; TD rates both up and down, building cost pressures ease, where the new jobs are & aren't, NZGB bond activity stays very high, swaps and NZD stable, & more

'There are positive signs that there is potential increased competition coming in' to provide new warranty schemes, MBIE manager says, with interest from Australia

'There are positive signs that there is potential increased competition coming in' to provide new warranty schemes, MBIE manager says, with interest from Australia

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts the week higher despite broad selling; Gentrack, a2 Milk, Mainfreight, and F&P Healthcare lead the gainers; Serko, Briscoes, Ryman, and Vista lead the decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts the week higher despite broad selling; Gentrack, a2 Milk, Mainfreight, and F&P Healthcare lead the gainers; Serko, Briscoes, Ryman, and Vista lead the decliners

Builders get some relief as lower diesel prices help stabilise rising construction costs according to QV CostBuilder

Builders get some relief as lower diesel prices help stabilise rising construction costs according to QV CostBuilder

Long term data tracking shifting mortgage market shares shows why borrowers should expect to move their loan between banks on a regular basis

Long term data tracking shifting mortgage market shares shows why borrowers should expect to move their loan between banks on a regular basis

Brian Easton says Ron Brierley was a forerunner of Rogernomics and Brierley Investments' best days predated the 1987 share market crash

Brian Easton says Ron Brierley was a forerunner of Rogernomics and Brierley Investments' best days predated the 1987 share market crash

As Revolut continues to pursue New Zealand banking registration, its NZ boss highlights 'untapped' business lending market as a potential future opportunity

As Revolut continues to pursue New Zealand banking registration, its NZ boss highlights 'untapped' business lending market as a potential future opportunity