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Weaker-than-expected US payrolls growth supported a rally in front-end rates. The US dollar weakened, with the yen outperforming after authorities signaled a new intervention strategy. Equities declined, led by technology stocks

Weaker-than-expected US payrolls growth supported a rally in front-end rates. The US dollar weakened, with the yen outperforming after authorities signaled a new intervention strategy. Equities declined, led by technology stocks

US jobs report weak; US factory orders also weak, worse after adjusting for PPI; China carmakers in profit crisis; Australia reports rare trade deficit; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold firm and oil stable; NZ$1 = 56.9 USc; TWI-5 = 60.8

US jobs report weak; US factory orders also weak, worse after adjusting for PPI; China carmakers in profit crisis; Australia reports rare trade deficit; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold firm and oil stable; NZ$1 = 56.9 USc; TWI-5 = 60.8

Natalia Albert says what the Opportunity Party is attempting to do is nearly impossible. Yet…

Natalia Albert says what the Opportunity Party is attempting to do is nearly impossible. Yet…

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer not admitting defeat on surcharge ban proposal

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer not admitting defeat on surcharge ban proposal

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Auckland house sales volume up, prices down, ditto nationally, Crown accounts give dour signals, worker share slips, swaps hold, NZD firmish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Auckland house sales volume up, prices down, ditto nationally, Crown accounts give dour signals, worker share slips, swaps hold, NZD firmish, & more

Anna Whyte explains how a two month reporting project both changed her mind on AI, and helped educate her about AI

Anna Whyte explains how a two month reporting project both changed her mind on AI, and helped educate her about AI

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says being 'average' and 'incremental' with AI won't cut it, as he encourages New Zealanders to make the most of 'a massive opportunity'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says being 'average' and 'incremental' with AI won't cut it, as he encourages New Zealanders to make the most of 'a massive opportunity'

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Sanford, Kiwi Property and EBOS lead market lower while Briscoes, SkyCity casino, Skellerup and Investore Property lead the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Sanford, Kiwi Property and EBOS lead market lower while Briscoes, SkyCity casino, Skellerup and Investore Property lead the gainers

NZ Govt Bond Tender #999; Tender Date 2 Jul 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #999; Tender Date 2 Jul 2026

Almost 40,000 new homes consented in May year, a 19% increase year-on-year

Almost 40,000 new homes consented in May year, a 19% increase year-on-year

‘Not fair and honest’: KPMG and other audit firms finally face a reckoning in Australia – and a potential break‑up

‘Not fair and honest’: KPMG and other audit firms finally face a reckoning in Australia – and a potential break‑up

Barfoot & Thompson had strongest June sales since 2021 but the median selling price fell $40,000 from May

Barfoot & Thompson had strongest June sales since 2021 but the median selling price fell $40,000 from May

Brian Fallow says reversing a retirement savings tax change from the 1980s would be preferable to making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers and ratcheting up minimum contributions

Brian Fallow says reversing a retirement savings tax change from the 1980s would be preferable to making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers and ratcheting up minimum contributions

Global asset markets saw only modest moves. Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks had eased since the last FOMC meeting. Softer-than-expected euro area CPI weakened the case for further ECB hikes

Global asset markets saw only modest moves. Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks had eased since the last FOMC meeting. Softer-than-expected euro area CPI weakened the case for further ECB hikes

Eyes on US non-farm payrolls; US crude stocks fall again, reserves at 43 year low; USMCA not renewed; China PMI rises; Korean exports star; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold firm and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

Eyes on US non-farm payrolls; US crude stocks fall again, reserves at 43 year low; USMCA not renewed; China PMI rises; Korean exports star; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold firm and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

Housing market still in buyers' favour, little chance of runaway prices anytime soon, Cotality says

Housing market still in buyers' favour, little chance of runaway prices anytime soon, Cotality says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ASB changes rates, asking prices slip, dairy prices retreat, 3 old into 1 new, car sales rise in EV surge, swaps stable, NZX stable, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ASB changes rates, asking prices slip, dairy prices retreat, 3 old into 1 new, car sales rise in EV surge, swaps stable, NZX stable, NZD rises, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino, Auckland Airport, Hallensteins and AirNZ rise as Vulcan Steel, Briscoes, Fletcher Building and Vector weight on the NZX50

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino, Auckland Airport, Hallensteins and AirNZ rise as Vulcan Steel, Briscoes, Fletcher Building and Vector weight on the NZX50

IMF says NZ's rising superannuation costs means reforms are needed for both superannuation settings and KiwiSaver

IMF says NZ's rising superannuation costs means reforms are needed for both superannuation settings and KiwiSaver

TSB Chairman Mark Darrow says bank's proposed sale to Heartland Group 'would accelerate the future pathway for TSB'

TSB Chairman Mark Darrow says bank's proposed sale to Heartland Group 'would accelerate the future pathway for TSB'

Banks go into defensive mode on home loan rate offers as the winter season wraps around the housing market. Borrowers will have to sit tight and just take these levels, but those who can wait for spring will be hoping for more competitive offers then

Banks go into defensive mode on home loan rate offers as the winter season wraps around the housing market. Borrowers will have to sit tight and just take these levels, but those who can wait for spring will be hoping for more competitive offers then

The yen remains under pressure, falling to fresh multi-decade lows against the US dollar. Outside of the yen, G10 currencies generally firmer, with the NZD outperforming. Treasury yields are marginally higher

The yen remains under pressure, falling to fresh multi-decade lows against the US dollar. Outside of the yen, G10 currencies generally firmer, with the NZD outperforming. Treasury yields are marginally higher

US data mixed; Canada grows; China marks time; German inflation eases; eyes on yen; Rocket Lab expands; air cargo activity declines; UST 10yr at 4.43%; gold holds and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.6

US data mixed; Canada grows; China marks time; German inflation eases; eyes on yen; Rocket Lab expands; air cargo activity declines; UST 10yr at 4.43%; gold holds and oil down even as Hormuz quiet; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI-5 = 60.6

Average asking prices on Realestate.co.nz down almost $60,000 since February while stock for sale hits a 12-year high

Average asking prices on Realestate.co.nz down almost $60,000 since February while stock for sale hits a 12-year high

Performance review finds Ministers less confident in Treasury's advice, loss of talented staff, reduced influence

Performance review finds Ministers less confident in Treasury's advice, loss of talented staff, reduced influence