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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; business sentiment holds, Vero warns on climate risks, NZ Post upbeat on retail, big centers grab population gains, progress on child poverty, swaps hold, NZD stays soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; business sentiment holds, Vero warns on climate risks, NZ Post upbeat on retail, big centers grab population gains, progress on child poverty, swaps hold, NZD stays soft, & more
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey finds firms 'relatively optimistic' in October, although future cost pressures are still top of mind
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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey finds firms 'relatively optimistic' in October, although future cost pressures are still top of mind
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges up +0.2% as Freightways, Stride Property, Spark and Auckland Airport gain; Hallensteins, Gentrack, Briscoes and Vista Group decline
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges up +0.2% as Freightways, Stride Property, Spark and Auckland Airport gain; Hallensteins, Gentrack, Briscoes and Vista Group decline
New Zealanders forked out just over $29 billion in mortgage payments in the September year
Kenneth Rogoff explains why China's housing crash may drag down growth without denting their economy's dynamic core
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Kenneth Rogoff explains why China's housing crash may drag down growth without denting their economy's dynamic core
Stephen Roach is heartened by the honest exchange of views at the Bund Summit and sees reason to hope for the post-Trump era
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Stephen Roach is heartened by the honest exchange of views at the Bund Summit and sees reason to hope for the post-Trump era
Vero Insurance says weather-related claims have surged to $186.4 million over the past year, and warns climate change is projected to push up claims costs between 12% to 15% by 2040
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Vero Insurance says weather-related claims have surged to $186.4 million over the past year, and warns climate change is projected to push up claims costs between 12% to 15% by 2040
National dips to 24.8%, Labour on 30.6% support in latest RNZ Poll
Chief Economist Paul Conway usually has plenty to say about the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions. This time he said nothing
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Chief Economist Paul Conway usually has plenty to say about the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions. This time he said nothing
Hawkish RBA testimony boosted expectations for a hike there next week. Bank of Canada kicked off tightening cycle with 25bp hike; Fed leaves policy unchanged. Oil and gas prices higher on fears of US-Iran conflict escalation
Hawkish RBA testimony boosted expectations for a hike there next week. Bank of Canada kicked off tightening cycle with 25bp hike; Fed leaves policy unchanged. Oil and gas prices higher on fears of US-Iran conflict escalation
US Fed holds as expected; US trade deficit much worse; Canada hikes; UK doubles bank tax; Australia inflation rises more than expected; UST 10yr at 5.04%; gold and oil ease; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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US Fed holds as expected; US trade deficit much worse; Canada hikes; UK doubles bank tax; Australia inflation rises more than expected; UST 10yr at 5.04%; gold and oil ease; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60
The Reserve Bank is seeing 'less pass-through' of wholesale interest rate increases in both deposit and mortgage rates and says the NZ general election wasn't a factor in its decision to pause hiking the Official Cash Rate
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The Reserve Bank is seeing 'less pass-through' of wholesale interest rate increases in both deposit and mortgage rates and says the NZ general election wasn't a factor in its decision to pause hiking the Official Cash Rate
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Cam Harper explains one way to put your savings to work, showing where property-backed investing can fit, making room for you to enjoy retirement
Cam Harper explains one way to put your savings to work, showing where property-backed investing can fit, making room for you to enjoy retirement
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
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Premium revenue reaches $1 billion mark for AA Insurance for the first time, while net profit drops 15%
Premium revenue reaches $1 billion mark for AA Insurance for the first time, 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