23rd Feb 20, 6:02am
David Hargreaves ponders the mediocre returns available on 'safe' investments and wonders whether technology might lead us to a new path of investment types
David Hargreaves ponders the mediocre returns available on 'safe' investments and wonders whether technology might lead us to a new path of investment types
23rd Feb 20, 6:02am
Officials tell Government there's a 'low' chance proposed rental property reforms will decrease the supply of rentals, while the effect it'll have on rents is 'uncertain'
Officials tell Government there's a 'low' chance proposed rental property reforms will decrease the supply of rentals, while the effect it'll have on rents is 'uncertain'
22nd Feb 20, 9:52am
Over the past ten years, KiwiSaver schemes have delivered less than half the returns the NZ Super Fund has, and in 2019 it was only marginally better
Over the past ten years, KiwiSaver schemes have delivered less than half the returns the NZ Super Fund has, and in 2019 it was only marginally better
22nd Feb 20, 9:49am
The World Gold Council says a quick resolution to the COVID-19 emergency won't have much impact, but wider lingering economic effects could raise the gold price sharply
The World Gold Council says a quick resolution to the COVID-19 emergency won't have much impact, but wider lingering economic effects could raise the gold price sharply
22nd Feb 20, 8:45am
Global supply chain at risk from China stall; US PMIs dive; Fed says prepare for recession; most data soft; China car and property sales collapse; UST 10yr yield at 1.47%; oil lower and gold jumps; NZ$1 = 63.5 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
Global supply chain at risk from China stall; US PMIs dive; Fed says prepare for recession; most data soft; China car and property sales collapse; UST 10yr yield at 1.47%; oil lower and gold jumps; NZ$1 = 63.5 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
22nd Feb 20, 7:58am
More properties are being offered at auction and the sales rate is substantially higher than it was at this time last year
More properties are being offered at auction and the sales rate is substantially higher than it was at this time last year
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21st Feb 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; some late retail rate changes, NZ businesses in China hit, Kiwibank profit falls, KiwiSaver funds grow, swaps lower, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; some late retail rate changes, NZ businesses in China hit, Kiwibank profit falls, KiwiSaver funds grow, swaps lower, NZD soft, & more
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21st Feb 20, 11:00am
Surge in expenses and drop in net interest margin push Kiwibank interim profit down 18% with more investment ahead
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Surge in expenses and drop in net interest margin push Kiwibank interim profit down 18% with more investment ahead
21st Feb 20, 10:07am
A boom in commercial construction in Auckland and Waikato is compensating for the wind down of construction activity in Christchurch
A boom in commercial construction in Auckland and Waikato is compensating for the wind down of construction activity in Christchurch
21st Feb 20, 10:00am
Massey University's GDP Live team with the ageing, shrinking, Japanese population, the bug with the billion dollar bite, flexible workspaces, coronavirus price gouging, the re-rise of Aussie houses and is the world now ready for plant-based meat?
Massey University's GDP Live team with the ageing, shrinking, Japanese population, the bug with the billion dollar bite, flexible workspaces, coronavirus price gouging, the re-rise of Aussie houses and is the world now ready for plant-based meat?
21st Feb 20, 9:09am
Dairy prices surprisingly resilient in face of China's woes. Growing calls to heed the science of water storage to mitigate climate stress effects
Dairy prices surprisingly resilient in face of China's woes. Growing calls to heed the science of water storage to mitigate climate stress effects
21st Feb 20, 7:49am
Market jitters around COVID-19 grow stronger, spilling over into weakness in equities. Asian currencies fall further on COVID-19 fears. AUD hits 11-year low, NZD down to 0.6335
Market jitters around COVID-19 grow stronger, spilling over into weakness in equities. Asian currencies fall further on COVID-19 fears. AUD hits 11-year low, NZD down to 0.6335
21st Feb 20, 7:19am
Equity markets pull back; airlines retrench; China banks lend vigorously; traders reject yuan; UST 10yr yield at 1.51%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 63.4 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
Equity markets pull back; airlines retrench; China banks lend vigorously; traders reject yuan; UST 10yr yield at 1.51%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 63.4 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
20th Feb 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; no retail rate changes, higher inflation expected, longer lives, fewer tractors, NZ Super Fund super returns, swaps hold, NZD soft, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; no retail rate changes, higher inflation expected, longer lives, fewer tractors, NZ Super Fund super returns, swaps hold, NZD soft, & more
20th Feb 20, 2:52pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #713; weighted average accepted yield was 1.76%; coverage ratio was 2.09x
NZ Govt Bond Tender #713; weighted average accepted yield was 1.76%; coverage ratio was 2.09x
20th Feb 20, 2:18pm
Heartland Bank says enquiries about reverse mortgages are the highest it has experienced to date, helped by the ongoing low interest rate environment
Heartland Bank says enquiries about reverse mortgages are the highest it has experienced to date, helped by the ongoing low interest rate environment
20th Feb 20, 1:57pm
NZ Super Fund posts 21.13% return for 2019, eyes a range of potential investments in New Zealand and overseas, especially in infrastructure and real estate
NZ Super Fund posts 21.13% return for 2019, eyes a range of potential investments in New Zealand and overseas, especially in infrastructure and real estate
20th Feb 20, 1:32pm
Summer KiwiSaver's Martin Hawes says by having three times as much money invested offshore as in New Zealand, KiwiSaver fund managers are doing the right thing for their members
Summer KiwiSaver's Martin Hawes says by having three times as much money invested offshore as in New Zealand, KiwiSaver fund managers are doing the right thing for their members
20th Feb 20, 11:15am
The twin threats of coronavirus and drought are putting different kinds of pressure on dairy prices
The twin threats of coronavirus and drought are putting different kinds of pressure on dairy prices
20th Feb 20, 11:11am
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes to lift Chinese travel restrictions 'as soon as possible' and says there's sound footing to restore, normalise and advance NZ-China relations
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes to lift Chinese travel restrictions 'as soon as possible' and says there's sound footing to restore, normalise and advance NZ-China relations
