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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; banks move retail rates up, household living cost rises disproportionate, FHB affordability stops improving, fuel update, swaps ease back, NZD down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; banks move retail rates up, household living cost rises disproportionate, FHB affordability stops improving, fuel update, swaps ease back, NZD down, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; F&P Healthcare, Napier Port, Precinct, and Fletchers lead Wednesday’s flat result as Kathmandu, Serko, Ryman, and NZX are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; F&P Healthcare, Napier Port, Precinct, and Fletchers lead Wednesday’s flat result as Kathmandu, Serko, Ryman, and NZX are the main decliners

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

First home buyers being hit by rising mortgage rates and higher prices at the bottom of the housing market

First home buyers being hit by rising mortgage rates and higher prices at the bottom of the housing market

Stephen Roach highlights the ancient Chinese warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu's emphasis on the importance of strategy and reason

Stephen Roach highlights the ancient Chinese warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu's emphasis on the importance of strategy and reason

Xin Meng argues that enabling China's people to reduce their working hours is essential to boost consumption and fertility

Xin Meng argues that enabling China's people to reduce their working hours is essential to boost consumption and fertility

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm asks what will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm asks what will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

ASB increases home loan rates as wholesale interest rate rises bite, also raises term deposit rates but for few terms savers prefer

ASB increases home loan rates as wholesale interest rate rises bite, also raises term deposit rates but for few terms savers prefer

Risk sentiment is marginally weaker awaiting updates on the US-Iran conflict. US consumer confidence shows a surprising lift; Euro area inflation expectations show a sharp lift, driving a short-end lift in European yields; US Treasury yields push higher

Risk sentiment is marginally weaker awaiting updates on the US-Iran conflict. US consumer confidence shows a surprising lift; Euro area inflation expectations show a sharp lift, driving a short-end lift in European yields; US Treasury yields push higher

Aussie rates rise sharply; US jobs data better but sentiment stays low; Japan holds policy rate; Korea business sentiment rises; EU inflation expectations jump; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold falls as oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

Aussie rates rise sharply; US jobs data better but sentiment stays low; Japan holds policy rate; Korea business sentiment rises; EU inflation expectations jump; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold falls as oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

Government signs letter of intent with Z Energy to source an extra 90 million litres of diesel with Finance Minister Nicola Willis calling it ‘an insurance policy'

Government signs letter of intent with Z Energy to source an extra 90 million litres of diesel with Finance Minister Nicola Willis calling it ‘an insurance policy'

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; filled jobs history, RBNZ makes record FCY purchase, QV sees fuel prices starting to impact construction costs, swaps rise, NZX lower, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; filled jobs history, RBNZ makes record FCY purchase, QV sees fuel prices starting to impact construction costs, swaps rise, NZX lower, NZD dips, & more

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year

First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year

Lynda Moore finds that business investment decisions are less about the money plan, and more about what the investment represents

Lynda Moore finds that business investment decisions are less about the money plan, and more about what the investment represents

Rising inflation pressure underpins rising wholesale interest rates and then retail mortgage rate offers. That opens up opportunities to grab a lower fixed rate while they are temporarily available

Rising inflation pressure underpins rising wholesale interest rates and then retail mortgage rate offers. That opens up opportunities to grab a lower fixed rate while they are temporarily available

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win, Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar say

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win, Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar say

On the US-Iran conflict, nothing much has changed; the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and there is no clearer indication of when it might reopen or when US-Iran peace negotiations may occur. But US and Japan equity markets rise to fresh record highs

On the US-Iran conflict, nothing much has changed; the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and there is no clearer indication of when it might reopen or when US-Iran peace negotiations may occur. But US and Japan equity markets rise to fresh record highs

US factory new orders fall; Canada launches sovereign wealth fund; Moody's upgrades China's outlook; China data improves; German mood sours; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold eases but oil higher; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US factory new orders fall; Canada launches sovereign wealth fund; Moody's upgrades China's outlook; China data improves; German mood sours; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold eases but oil higher; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

The US is throwing away its world leadership; will China fill the gap? asks Brian Easton

The US is throwing away its world leadership; will China fill the gap? asks Brian Easton

Roger J Kerr says a “quick end to the war” scenario appears more likely than alternatives. And he thinks that capital inflows to New Zealand might start exceeding outflows, positive for the NZD

Roger J Kerr says a “quick end to the war” scenario appears more likely than alternatives. And he thinks that capital inflows to New Zealand might start exceeding outflows, positive for the NZD

The latest report on social cohesion in New Zealand reveals a nation chafing for change, says Chris Trotter

The latest report on social cohesion in New Zealand reveals a nation chafing for change, says Chris Trotter

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Eyes on Asian oil refinery outlooks; Trump backs down over Powell claims; US mood at record low; China FDI low; Russian oil becomes attractive; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold eases but oil firms; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Eyes on Asian oil refinery outlooks; Trump backs down over Powell claims; US mood at record low; China FDI low; Russian oil becomes attractive; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold eases but oil firms; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Mark Tanner observes that as the world becomes more tech-driven, it is the human touches that will stand out most

Mark Tanner observes that as the world becomes more tech-driven, it is the human touches that will stand out most