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Banks' changes to floating mortgage rates have varied over the past two years. David Chaston shines a light both on how much and when rates changed for borrowers
Banks' changes to floating mortgage rates have varied over the past two years. David Chaston shines a light both on how much and when rates changed for borrowers
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges lower despite gains for Stride Property, AirNZ, Sanford and Precinct Properties; Mainfreight, SkyCity casino, Serko, and Napier Port are the main decliners
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges lower despite gains for Stride Property, AirNZ, Sanford and Precinct Properties; Mainfreight, SkyCity casino, Serko, and Napier Port are the main decliners
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1007; Tender Date 3 Sep 2026
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1007; Tender Date 3 Sep 2026
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman hints at pause in OCR increases, but keen to prevent giving businesses the opportunity to hike prices
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RBNZ Governor Anna Breman hints at pause in OCR increases, but keen to prevent giving businesses the opportunity to hike prices
Anne-Marie Brady argues Pacific Island states should seek collective regional security
Anne-Marie Brady argues Pacific Island states should seek collective regional security
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Cam Harper explains why rising term deposit rates shouldn't end the investment conversation, and why investors should weigh liquidity, return and risk before making a decision
Cam Harper explains why rising term deposit rates shouldn't end the investment conversation, and why investors should weigh liquidity, return and risk before making a decision
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
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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
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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
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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
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ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank increase floating home loan rates, some savings rates rise too, after Reserve Bank lifts OCR
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ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank increase floating home loan rates, some savings rates rise too, after Reserve Bank lifts OCR
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
Barfoot & Thompson's August sales down with prices largely flat, as 'solid buyer's market' continues
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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?
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
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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
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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
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
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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