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Flabbergasted, spooked and applause; economists’ OCR reactions to what they expect is merely a pause
The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
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The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in
Labour promises no-cause eviction ban, change of notice period, reduction of inspections and landlord duty of care in rental policy
Labour promises no-cause eviction ban, change of notice period, reduction of inspections and landlord duty of care in rental policy
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ stuns by holding OCR unchanged, post-decision comments confuse, filled jobs rise modestly, Aussie inflation rises, swaps drop, NZD falls, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ stuns by holding OCR unchanged, post-decision comments confuse, filled jobs rise modestly, Aussie inflation rises, swaps drop, NZD falls, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Serko rises +4% to lead NZX 50 gainers as index falls -0.5%; Hallensteins, Infratil and Fletcher advance, while Channel Infrastructure, Goodman, F&P Healthcare and a2 Milk decline
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Serko rises +4% to lead NZX 50 gainers as index falls -0.5%; Hallensteins, Infratil and Fletcher advance, while Channel Infrastructure, Goodman, F&P Healthcare and a2 Milk decline
Live-stream of the October 2026 RBNZ Official Cash Rate review press conference with Governor Anna Breman
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Live-stream of the October 2026 RBNZ Official Cash Rate review press conference with Governor Anna Breman
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In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks
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In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks
Premium revenue reaches $1 billion mark for AA Insurance, while net profit drops 15%
Premium revenue reaches $1 billion mark for AA Insurance, while net profit drops 15%
The average price first home buyers are paying for a home dropped to its lowest level in 19 months in September
The average price first home buyers are paying for a home dropped to its lowest level in 19 months in September
Gene Frieda thinks the Lula government's lack of fiscal restraint will lead to high inflation and mediocre growth
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Gene Frieda thinks the Lula government's lack of fiscal restraint will lead to high inflation and mediocre growth
Shang-Jin Wei argues that the leverage China and the US have over each other is a welcome source of relative stability
Shang-Jin Wei argues that the leverage China and the US have over each other is a welcome source of relative stability
Anthropic’s record US$2 trillion stock market listing highlights the growing risks for all of us
Anthropic’s record US$2 trillion stock market listing highlights the growing risks for all of us
Most markets are in a holding pattern ahead of key policy updates and top-tier economic releases later this week. RBNZ expected to hike again today and maintain tightening bias; Fed expected to be on hold; BoC decision finely balanced
Most markets are in a holding pattern ahead of key policy updates and top-tier economic releases later this week. RBNZ expected to hike again today and maintain tightening bias; Fed expected to be on hold; BoC decision finely balanced
US data reinforces diverging economic drivers; Chinese sentiment low; Beijing rushes out large-scale monetary support; airlines taxed much harder by card processors; UST 10yr at 4.99%; gold firm but oil eases; NZ$1 = 56.9 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7
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US data reinforces diverging economic drivers; Chinese sentiment low; Beijing rushes out large-scale monetary support; airlines taxed much harder by card processors; UST 10yr at 4.99%; gold firm but oil eases; NZ$1 = 56.9 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7
National drops to 29% support in the latest 1News Verian poll, still ahead of Labour's 27% with Opportunity at 6%
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National drops to 29% support in the latest 1News Verian poll, still ahead of Labour's 27% with Opportunity at 6%
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no rent inflation, mortgage interest load low & stable, borrowers maintain their buffers, another strike, swaps rise, NZX dips, NZD firm, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no rent inflation, mortgage interest load low & stable, borrowers maintain their buffers, another strike, swaps rise, NZX dips, NZD firm, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sanford jumps +16% to lead NZX50 gainers but overall benchmark falls -0.8%; Serko, Vista and Channel Infrastructure also rise, offset by Ryman, Mainfreight, Vector and Summerset
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sanford jumps +16% to lead NZX50 gainers but overall benchmark falls -0.8%; Serko, Vista and Channel Infrastructure also rise, offset by Ryman, Mainfreight, Vector and Summerset
Labour would let state housing tenants rent-to-buy with $100 a week towards a deposit, and raise the Kāinga Ora First Home Loan income cap to $300,000
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Labour would let state housing tenants rent-to-buy with $100 a week towards a deposit, and raise the Kāinga Ora First Home Loan income cap to $300,000
September's median advertised rent on Trade Me Property unchanged from September last year
September's median advertised rent on Trade Me Property unchanged from September last year
Lynda Moore finds most people are far more worried about the cost of living, their mortgage and their weekly budget than about who wins on the night
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Lynda Moore finds most people are far more worried about the cost of living, their mortgage and their weekly budget than about who wins on the night
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Heartland Group Holdings says it's still tracking towards December completion of TSB Heartland deal, as reverse mortgage growth helps offset drop across Heartland’s rural, business and motor finance portfolios in company's first quarter
Heartland Group Holdings says it's still tracking towards December completion of TSB Heartland deal, as reverse mortgage growth helps offset drop across Heartland’s rural, business and motor finance portfolios in company's first quarter
Why Snowy Hydro’s A$23 billion cost blowout is a warning sign for other megaprojects
Dambisa Moyo warns that financial markets have become so dependent on AI investment that a tech selloff could trigger a global recession
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Dambisa Moyo warns that financial markets have become so dependent on AI investment that a tech selloff could trigger a global recession
US equities gained, led by tech, with markets looking ahead to the FOMC and key tech earnings. Oil prices remained elevated while US Treasuries were subdued. French bonds rallied after Moody’s affirmed France’s credit rating
US equities gained, led by tech, with markets looking ahead to the FOMC and key tech earnings. Oil prices remained elevated while US Treasuries were subdued. French bonds rallied after Moody’s affirmed France’s credit rating
Some election results surprise; US data mixed; Taiwan retail and German sentiment improve; Aussie house buyers strike; Anthropic issues CYA IPO filing; UST 10yr at 4.98%; gold firms and oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.6
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Some election results surprise; US data mixed; Taiwan retail and German sentiment improve; Aussie house buyers strike; Anthropic issues CYA IPO filing; UST 10yr at 4.98%; gold firms and oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.6
Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early
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Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early