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Roger J Kerr sets out his five indicators to watch over coming weeks for the direction of the NZD/USD exchange rate:
Roger J Kerr sets out his five indicators to watch over coming weeks for the direction of the NZD/USD exchange rate:
Global equities ended higher, with the S&P approaching record highs ahead of Q3 earnings season. The US dollar extended its advance to a fourth consecutive week, although most G10 moves were modest
Global equities ended higher, with the S&P approaching record highs ahead of Q3 earnings season. The US dollar extended its advance to a fourth consecutive week, although most G10 moves were modest
Eyes on US inflation and Wall Street earnings; Japanese machine tool orders strong; Malaysia get growth without many jobs; American sentiment falls again; EU & China tackle car trade; UST 10yr at 5.24%; gold and oil stable; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
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Eyes on US inflation and Wall Street earnings; Japanese machine tool orders strong; Malaysia get growth without many jobs; American sentiment falls again; EU & China tackle car trade; UST 10yr at 5.24%; gold and oil stable; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
Jacinda Ardern pops up in Labour’s inbox while parties announce policies for the minimum wage, youth jobs and school attendance
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Jacinda Ardern pops up in Labour’s inbox while parties announce policies for the minimum wage, youth jobs and school attendance
ACT wants $10b slashed from the public service, $12.4b lower debt by 2031 and a lower operating allowance
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ACT wants $10b slashed from the public service, $12.4b lower debt by 2031 and a lower operating allowance
Lessons from Australia and other countries; Will imposing a tax on capital gains help to meet our future rising public health costs? Jason Howells offers a deep-dive analysis
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Lessons from Australia and other countries; Will imposing a tax on capital gains help to meet our future rising public health costs? Jason Howells offers a deep-dive analysis
'Crisis level': NZIER warns economic recovery alone won't solve surging youth unemployment, saying it's 'a serious problem that cannot be left to resolve itself'
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'Crisis level': NZIER warns economic recovery alone won't solve surging youth unemployment, saying it's 'a serious problem that cannot be left to resolve itself'
Minghao Zhao explains why both China and the US are focusing on the immediate goal of preventing tensions from escalating further
Minghao Zhao explains why both China and the US are focusing on the immediate goal of preventing tensions from escalating further
Eswar Prasad and Thomas Riveros see promising growth trajectories in both developed and developing economies, despite inflationary pressures
Eswar Prasad and Thomas Riveros see promising growth trajectories in both developed and developing economies, despite inflationary pressures
Payments NZ's Jamie Wood says the discussion about payments system access should include what role an organisation wants to play, and what responsibilities come with that
Payments NZ's Jamie Wood says the discussion about payments system access should include what role an organisation wants to play, and what responsibilities come with that
The humble barcode already earns New Zealand more than a billion dollars a year. Its successor is ready now
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The humble barcode already earns New Zealand more than a billion dollars a year. Its successor is ready now
US sentiment falls again; Canada jobs market shrinks; Japanese machine tool orders strong; Malaysia strong; EU & China agree to cut some big Chinese car exports; UST 10yr at 5.25%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
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US sentiment falls again; Canada jobs market shrinks; Japanese machine tool orders strong; Malaysia strong; EU & China agree to cut some big Chinese car exports; UST 10yr at 5.25%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9
More properties on offer at the latest residential property auctions but the overall sales rate was a lacklustre 37%
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More properties on offer at the latest residential property auctions but the overall sales rate was a lacklustre 37%
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; fewer properties rented, wool prices rise, livestock prices steady, primary export growth close to target, housing asset stalls, swaps dip, NZD holds, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; fewer properties rented, wool prices rise, livestock prices steady, primary export growth close to target, housing asset stalls, swaps dip, NZD holds, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 flat to finish the trading week as Kathmandu, Argosy Property, Ryman and a2 Milk gain while Oceania, Spark, Summerset and Infratil decline
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 flat to finish the trading week as Kathmandu, Argosy Property, Ryman and a2 Milk gain while Oceania, Spark, Summerset and Infratil decline
Asbel Bohigues looks at Spain’s snap housing centric election, asking if PM Pedro Sánchez’s latest gamble will pay off
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Asbel Bohigues looks at Spain’s snap housing centric election, asking if PM Pedro Sánchez’s latest gamble will pay off
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Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows
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Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows
As term deposit rates lag the overall rises in wholesale and home loan rates, savers will need to shop around to extract better returns
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As term deposit rates lag the overall rises in wholesale and home loan rates, savers will need to shop around to extract better returns
Westpac NZ economists see inflation heading towards a three-year 'all gas, no brakes' high by the end of 2026 and have also downgraded house price projections
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Westpac NZ economists see inflation heading towards a three-year 'all gas, no brakes' high by the end of 2026 and have also downgraded house price projections
Residential rents have been largely stable for almost three years now
Residential rents have been largely stable for almost three years now
US equities weaker, weighed by AI jitters which dragged down tech stocks. Brent crude up over 3%. US Treasury yields higher before plunging as investors return
US equities weaker, weighed by AI jitters which dragged down tech stocks. Brent crude up over 3%. US Treasury yields higher before plunging as investors return
US data positive but support for the UST 30yr soft; US farm debt problems jump; Taiwan stars yet again; Aussie inflation expectations rise; WTO raises trade forecasts; UST 10yr at 5.24%; gold holds, oil rises; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
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US data positive but support for the UST 30yr soft; US farm debt problems jump; Taiwan stars yet again; Aussie inflation expectations rise; WTO raises trade forecasts; UST 10yr at 5.24%; gold holds, oil rises; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
Applications for the Reserve Bank’s two new Assistant Governor positions and shiny new Chief of Staff role are now officially open, just don't use AI in your application
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Applications for the Reserve Bank’s two new Assistant Governor positions and shiny new Chief of Staff role are now officially open, just don't use AI in your application
New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
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New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ASB changes many rates, building costs rise, workers lose share, Westpac ups payout forecast, NZGB tender popular, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ASB changes many rates, building costs rise, workers lose share, Westpac ups payout forecast, NZGB tender popular, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more