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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.9% as a2 Milk, Auckland Airport, Mainfreight and Chorus decline; SkyTV, Tourism Holdings, Scales, and Channel Infrastructure lead the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.9% as a2 Milk, Auckland Airport, Mainfreight and Chorus decline; SkyTV, Tourism Holdings, Scales, and Channel Infrastructure lead the gainers

We unpack the household term deposit numbers, finding the 80/20 rule firmly in place. We also see those with smaller balances returning to this savings option

We unpack the household term deposit numbers, finding the 80/20 rule firmly in place. We also see those with smaller balances returning to this savings option

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees economic argument for NZ staying in Paris Agreement, despite coalition partners' concerns

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees economic argument for NZ staying in Paris Agreement, despite coalition partners' concerns

The housing market is heading into spring with high stock levels and declining asking prices

The housing market is heading into spring with high stock levels and declining asking prices

Lynda Moore wonders why many business owners procrastinate when chasing up overdue debts

Lynda Moore wonders why many business owners procrastinate when chasing up overdue debts

Paolia Subacchi thinks US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to move bond markets shows that the US dollar remains everyone's problem

Paolia Subacchi thinks US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to move bond markets shows that the US dollar remains everyone's problem

Where is AI headed? Two media theorists from the 1960s can help us figure it out

Where is AI headed? Two media theorists from the 1960s can help us figure it out

TSB deal to give Heartland 'immediate scale' in home loan market and lower funding costs helped by non-interest-bearing deposits in transaction accounts, independent report says

TSB deal to give Heartland 'immediate scale' in home loan market and lower funding costs helped by non-interest-bearing deposits in transaction accounts, independent report says

Renewed US-Iran hostilities lifted oil prices, pilling over into higher global bond yields and weaker equity markets. US 10-year Treasury yield trades above 4.76%, its highest level since January 2025

Renewed US-Iran hostilities lifted oil prices, pilling over into higher global bond yields and weaker equity markets. US 10-year Treasury yield trades above 4.76%, its highest level since January 2025

Markets dig in for higher interest rates; Japanese retail strong; China PMIs weak; Indian growth beats forecasts; Aussie house prices fall, eyes on impending very hot summer; UST 10yr at 4.76%; gold dips and oil rising; NZ$1 = 59.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

Markets dig in for higher interest rates; Japanese retail strong; China PMIs weak; Indian growth beats forecasts; Aussie house prices fall, eyes on impending very hot summer; UST 10yr at 4.76%; gold dips and oil rising; NZ$1 = 59.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

Fuel tax hike and RUC increase off the table for 2027, but where's the money coming from?

Fuel tax hike and RUC increase off the table for 2027, but where's the money coming from?

Fresh from its Western Australia triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?

Fresh from its Western Australia triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Auckland new-build completions fade, business sentiment remains high, investors very concerned, large TDs popular, public service strike imminent, swap curve flattens, NZD hold, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Auckland new-build completions fade, business sentiment remains high, investors very concerned, large TDs popular, public service strike imminent, swap curve flattens, NZD hold, & more

ANZ’s latest Business Outlook Survey for August finds firms 'keen to get on with things'

ANZ’s latest Business Outlook Survey for August finds firms 'keen to get on with things'

Here are the key changes to know about in the NZX equity market; Gentrack, SkyTV, Vista Group, and Kathmandu lead a rebound, while Vulcan Steel, Briscoes, Goodman and Tourism Holdings fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the NZX equity market; Gentrack, SkyTV, Vista Group, and Kathmandu lead a rebound, while Vulcan Steel, Briscoes, Goodman and Tourism Holdings fall

New homes being completed in Auckland down 31% from 2024 peak

New homes being completed in Auckland down 31% from 2024 peak

Brian Easton says instead of allowing labour issues to remain swallowed up within MBIE, the Government should consolidate labour policy management into one Ministry

Brian Easton says instead of allowing labour issues to remain swallowed up within MBIE, the Government should consolidate labour policy management into one Ministry

Domestic demand for logs best in several years as spring optimism returns. China demand steady. India seasonally subdued

Domestic demand for logs best in several years as spring optimism returns. China demand steady. India seasonally subdued

Dave Ananth reveals how new section 145A of the Student Loan Scheme Act works to resolve longstanding ballooned student loan debt owed by borrowers who are now overseas

Dave Ananth reveals how new section 145A of the Student Loan Scheme Act works to resolve longstanding ballooned student loan debt owed by borrowers who are now overseas

Roger J Kerr traces the conflicts building in the US between monetary and fiscal authorities, conflicts and changeable directions in Australia, but sees no conflicts in New Zealand

Roger J Kerr traces the conflicts building in the US between monetary and fiscal authorities, conflicts and changeable directions in Australia, but sees no conflicts in New Zealand

Front-end US Treasury yields rose sharply after Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole remarks. Market pricing for a September Fed hike increased to around 60%. The US dollar strengthened broadly

Front-end US Treasury yields rose sharply after Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole remarks. Market pricing for a September Fed hike increased to around 60%. The US dollar strengthened broadly

Eyes on the NZ OCR and the Aussie GDP; Malaysia and India post strong data; Warsh trapped by high US inflation, weakening economy; UST 10yr at 4.72%; gold and oil on hold; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

Eyes on the NZ OCR and the Aussie GDP; Malaysia and India post strong data; Warsh trapped by high US inflation, weakening economy; UST 10yr at 4.72%; gold and oil on hold; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

A major public service overhaul is underway under the current government. The election could bring yet more change

A major public service overhaul is underway under the current government. The election could bring yet more change

Everybody wants to go to heaven (but nobody wants to die)

Everybody wants to go to heaven (but nobody wants to die)

Economists in agreement the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate again on Wednesday

Economists in agreement the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate again on Wednesday