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Ross Stitt assesses the visit to Beijing by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, and notes the substantial change in China - Australia relations
19th Jul 25, 9:30am
Ross Stitt assesses the visit to Beijing by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, and notes the substantial change in China - Australia relations
David Seymour’s proposed regulation law would briefly shine a light on New Zealand’s cumbersome regulations and lawmaking
19th Jul 25, 9:15am
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David Seymour’s proposed regulation law would briefly shine a light on New Zealand’s cumbersome regulations and lawmaking
The World Gold Council looks at the likely trajectory for the gold price in multiple scenarios; BAU, stagflation, rising geopolitical tensions, or conflict resolution
19th Jul 25, 9:15am
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The World Gold Council looks at the likely trajectory for the gold price in multiple scenarios; BAU, stagflation, rising geopolitical tensions, or conflict resolution
Cheap Brazilian pasture beef based on zebu cattle raised on cleared Amazon forest is flooding world markets. It leaves a clear point of difference for New Zealand beef in premium markets
19th Jul 25, 9:07am
Cheap Brazilian pasture beef based on zebu cattle raised on cleared Amazon forest is flooding world markets. It leaves a clear point of difference for New Zealand beef in premium markets
American housebuilding weak everywhere except in one pocket; US sentiment stabilises at low level; eyes on Japan; Malaysia growth good; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 59.6 USc; TWI-5 = 67.5
19th Jul 25, 8:16am
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American housebuilding weak everywhere except in one pocket; US sentiment stabilises at low level; eyes on Japan; Malaysia growth good; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 59.6 USc; TWI-5 = 67.5
Residential auction sales rate tops 40% for only the third time this year
19th Jul 25, 6:33am
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Residential auction sales rate tops 40% for only the third time this year
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more NBDT TD rate cuts, real estate agent commissions revealed, credit card billing bump, swaps with firm tone, NZD end the week rising, & more
18th Jul 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more NBDT TD rate cuts, real estate agent commissions revealed, credit card billing bump, swaps with firm tone, NZD end the week rising, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 gains +1.5% over the past week: Fletcher, Infratil, Precinct Properties, and Gentrack in the green, as Vista Group, Vulcan, Kathmandu, and Oceania decline
18th Jul 25, 3:00pm
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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 gains +1.5% over the past week: Fletcher, Infratil, Precinct Properties, and Gentrack in the green, as Vista Group, Vulcan, Kathmandu, and Oceania decline
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SFO to lead Anti‑Corruption Taskforce aimed at strengthening public sector resilience to increasing corruption and fraud
18th Jul 25, 2:00pm
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SFO to lead Anti‑Corruption Taskforce aimed at strengthening public sector resilience to increasing corruption and fraud
Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme sees 25% increase in insurance complaints and enquiries as it accepts a record number of disputes
18th Jul 25, 12:22pm
Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme sees 25% increase in insurance complaints and enquiries as it accepts a record number of disputes
How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier
18th Jul 25, 11:52am
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How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier
Real estate agencies estimated to have earned almost $2 billion in residential commissions in year to June
18th Jul 25, 10:31am
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Real estate agencies estimated to have earned almost $2 billion in residential commissions in year to June
First person in New Zealand to be convicted of using an electronic sales suppression tool receives seven months home detention
18th Jul 25, 10:27am
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First person in New Zealand to be convicted of using an electronic sales suppression tool receives seven months home detention
Stagnant house prices may be slowing the economic recovery, but economists say that’s not necessarily a bad thing
18th Jul 25, 8:58am
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Stagnant house prices may be slowing the economic recovery, but economists say that’s not necessarily a bad thing
Stronger than expected US economic data, including retail sales, support US equities and the USD. Little net impact on the bond market
18th Jul 25, 7:52am
Stronger than expected US economic data, including retail sales, support US equities and the USD. Little net impact on the bond market
US data positive under tariff protection; Canada concede on dairy access; Singapore exports rise; eyes on RBA as labour market softens wile inflation stays up; UST 10yr at 4.47%; gold down and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.3 USc; TWI-5 = 67.2
18th Jul 25, 7:19am
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US data positive under tariff protection; Canada concede on dairy access; Singapore exports rise; eyes on RBA as labour market softens wile inflation stays up; UST 10yr at 4.47%; gold down and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.3 USc; TWI-5 = 67.2
UBS analysts anticipate that the Australian banks will likely respond over time to the card surcharges removal by raising cardholder fees, reducing rewards on credit cards, and potentially increasing interest rates
17th Jul 25, 5:20pm
UBS analysts anticipate that the Australian banks will likely respond over time to the card surcharges removal by raising cardholder fees, reducing rewards on credit cards, and potentially increasing interest rates
Investment researcher Morningstar says the Aussie banks are overpriced - but ANZ represents the best value despite risks hanging over it
17th Jul 25, 5:13pm
Investment researcher Morningstar says the Aussie banks are overpriced - but ANZ represents the best value despite risks hanging over it
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; monthly data points to an elevated Q2 CPI, housing market in winter doldrums, high demand for NZGBs, NZX50 shines, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
17th Jul 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; monthly data points to an elevated Q2 CPI, housing market in winter doldrums, high demand for NZGBs, NZX50 shines, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 gains +1.1% as a2 Milk, Auckland Airport, Channel Infrastructure, and Kathmandu all rise, with declines from Vista Group, Tourism Holdings, Vital Healthcare, and the NZX
17th Jul 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 gains +1.1% as a2 Milk, Auckland Airport, Channel Infrastructure, and Kathmandu all rise, with declines from Vista Group, Tourism Holdings, Vital Healthcare, and the NZX
NZ Govt Bond Tender #955; Tender Date 17 Jul 2025
17th Jul 25, 2:40pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #955; Tender Date 17 Jul 2025
Mark Tanner reports on another trust-hit for some China domestic food brands, a reminder how quickly Chinese consumers will shift away from risks and how important it is for foreign brands to bolster their safety credibility
17th Jul 25, 1:34pm
Mark Tanner reports on another trust-hit for some China domestic food brands, a reminder how quickly Chinese consumers will shift away from risks and how important it is for foreign brands to bolster their safety credibility
Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose 1.2% in June and the annual increase was the highest since December 2023; rent prices, however, had their lowest annual increase since 2011; CPI to be announced on Monday
17th Jul 25, 11:16am
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Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose 1.2% in June and the annual increase was the highest since December 2023; rent prices, however, had their lowest annual increase since 2011; CPI to be announced on Monday
No NZ letter from America about higher tariffs from August
17th Jul 25, 11:16am
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No NZ letter from America about higher tariffs from August
The latest figures suggest the housing market will continue stagnating over winter with too much stock on offer and not enough buyers
17th Jul 25, 9:00am
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The latest figures suggest the housing market will continue stagnating over winter with too much stock on offer and not enough buyers