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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

Jim O'Neill sees siloed interests driving colossal market failures and out-of-control public spending

Jim O'Neill sees siloed interests driving colossal market failures and out-of-control public spending

The outlook for New Zealand venison has moved into a considerably more positive phase

The outlook for New Zealand venison has moved into a considerably more positive phase

Surges and problems lie ahead as we move towards a stable population. Many things are already ‘baked in’ says Keith Woodford

Surges and problems lie ahead as we move towards a stable population. Many things are already ‘baked in’ says Keith Woodford

Ross Stitt finds that millions of Australians are exposed to private credit risks as their fund managers chase higher returns in more speculative low liquidity real estate-based debt instruments

Ross Stitt finds that millions of Australians are exposed to private credit risks as their fund managers chase higher returns in more speculative low liquidity real estate-based debt instruments

Markets recoil on rising risks; US Govt deficit balloons; Warsh equivocates; Ueda clear; Singapore exports surge; India street protests spread; Scaramucci record broken; UST 10yr at 5.09%; gold holds and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3

Markets recoil on rising risks; US Govt deficit balloons; Warsh equivocates; Ueda clear; Singapore exports surge; India street protests spread; Scaramucci record broken; UST 10yr at 5.09%; gold holds and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3

Residential property auction rooms getting busier but still well short of this time last year

Residential property auction rooms getting busier but still well short of this time last year

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; reduced r/e commissions, inflation's effects spotty, retail sales stunted, personal bankruptcies stay low, solar struggles, dour credit conditions, swaps stable, oil up, NZD firms, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; reduced r/e commissions, inflation's effects spotty, retail sales stunted, personal bankruptcies stay low, solar struggles, dour credit conditions, swaps stable, oil up, NZD firms, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.6% to close the week as SkyCity casino, Gentrack, Oceania and Mainfreight gain while Genesis, Contact, Chorus and Kiwi Property decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.6% to close the week as SkyCity casino, Gentrack, Oceania and Mainfreight gain while Genesis, Contact, Chorus and Kiwi Property decline

'Licensing is not the finish line': FMA says post-CCCFA transfer, the regulator is focusing on engagement with consumer credit lenders and outlining ongoing conduct expectations for the sector

'Licensing is not the finish line': FMA says post-CCCFA transfer, the regulator is focusing on engagement with consumer credit lenders and outlining ongoing conduct expectations for the sector

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says

Total estimated real estate sales commission fell 9% year-on-year in the September quarter, and is well down from the peaks of a few years ago

Total estimated real estate sales commission fell 9% year-on-year in the September quarter, and is well down from the peaks of a few years ago

Barry Eichengreen, et al. argue that highly concentrated supply chains enable a halt on the production of training-capable chips

Barry Eichengreen, et al. argue that highly concentrated supply chains enable a halt on the production of training-capable chips

The New Zealand Government has ‘run out of money’ 272 times since November 1997… …And you didn’t know about it until now

The New Zealand Government has ‘run out of money’ 272 times since November 1997… …And you didn’t know about it until now

Global equities stabilised, but tech underperformed amid renewed doubts over the durability of the AI investment cycle. US Treasuries rallied on risk aversion, with flattening despite firm PPI data

Global equities stabilised, but tech underperformed amid renewed doubts over the durability of the AI investment cycle. US Treasuries rallied on risk aversion, with flattening despite firm PPI data

Global government bond yields fall and flatten; US PPI jumps more than expected as tariff missteps bite; China to cull excess airlines; Aussie jobs shrink; UST 10yr at 5.08%; gold firms slightly and oil rises; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 60

Global government bond yields fall and flatten; US PPI jumps more than expected as tariff missteps bite; China to cull excess airlines; Aussie jobs shrink; UST 10yr at 5.08%; gold firms slightly and oil rises; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 60

Westpac NZ says open banking usage is 'surging', as it launches an open banking tool with NZ fintech Akahu to fast-track personal loan applications

Westpac NZ says open banking usage is 'surging', as it launches an open banking tool with NZ fintech Akahu to fast-track personal loan applications

Commerce Commission says businesses could cut costs by 53% by using open banking instead of Visa and Mastercard debit transactions

Commerce Commission says businesses could cut costs by 53% by using open banking instead of Visa and Mastercard debit transactions

'We're on the verge of being able to form a coalition with just the Greens and Opportunity' - Labour eyes up Opportunity over Te Pāti Māori

'We're on the verge of being able to form a coalition with just the Greens and Opportunity' - Labour eyes up Opportunity over Te Pāti Māori

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; AI market ructions, more job ads, gloomy housing outlook, few winners at NZGB or LGFA bond tenders, Aussie labour market surprise, swaps lower, NZD firms, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; AI market ructions, more job ads, gloomy housing outlook, few winners at NZGB or LGFA bond tenders, Aussie labour market surprise, swaps lower, NZD firms, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1013 ; Tender Date 15 Oct 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1013 ; Tender Date 15 Oct 2026

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 drops -0.4% as Oceania leads gains over Mainfreight, Ryman and Stride. Vector, Port of Tauranga, Fletcher and Infratil are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 drops -0.4% as Oceania leads gains over Mainfreight, Ryman and Stride. Vector, Port of Tauranga, Fletcher and Infratil are the main decliners

Higher borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures at a time of high debt, making credible consolidation more urgent, says the IMF

Higher borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures at a time of high debt, making credible consolidation more urgent, says the IMF

Greens promise cancellation of 'Luxon’s public service cuts', intended to save $2.4 billion

Greens promise cancellation of 'Luxon’s public service cuts', intended to save $2.4 billion