23rd Apr 19, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; a few rate changes, affordability improves, credit card activity up, NZX50 record, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; a few rate changes, affordability improves, credit card activity up, NZX50 record, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
23rd Apr 19, 3:22pm
All human interaction, including international trade and monetary policy, is characterised by a mixture of competition and cooperation. Which is best depends on the context, including what the other players are doing
All human interaction, including international trade and monetary policy, is characterised by a mixture of competition and cooperation. Which is best depends on the context, including what the other players are doing
23rd Apr 19, 2:39pm
Risk management tools like forward exchange contracts and limit orders are useful when you have a significant currency transfer planned and want to avoid the volatility of the spot market
Risk management tools like forward exchange contracts and limit orders are useful when you have a significant currency transfer planned and want to avoid the volatility of the spot market
23rd Apr 19, 12:36pm
Geof Mortlock argues that independent professionals should be brought in to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Reserve Bank proposals, plus alternative options
Geof Mortlock argues that independent professionals should be brought in to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Reserve Bank proposals, plus alternative options
23rd Apr 19, 11:03am
Westpac economists say if the Reserve Bank doesn't cut interest rates in May there may be no cut at all over the rest of the calendar year
Westpac economists say if the Reserve Bank doesn't cut interest rates in May there may be no cut at all over the rest of the calendar year
23rd Apr 19, 9:31am
Even though lower quartile house prices remain at or near record highs, falling interest rates have come to the rescue of first home buyers
Even though lower quartile house prices remain at or near record highs, falling interest rates have come to the rescue of first home buyers
23rd Apr 19, 8:37am
Chris Trotter doubts Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson will be losing much sleep over their left-wing critics' anger that no Capital Gains Tax will be implemented
Chris Trotter doubts Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson will be losing much sleep over their left-wing critics' anger that no Capital Gains Tax will be implemented
23rd Apr 19, 8:12am
Roger J Kerr gives six reasons why the Official Cash Rate should not be cut and says a reversal of the value of the New Zealand dollar upwards again is inevitable once the Reserve Bank leaves the OCR unchanged on May 8
Roger J Kerr gives six reasons why the Official Cash Rate should not be cut and says a reversal of the value of the New Zealand dollar upwards again is inevitable once the Reserve Bank leaves the OCR unchanged on May 8
23rd Apr 19, 8:02am
The Opening Bell: Where currencies start on Thursday, April 18, 2019
The Opening Bell: Where currencies start on Thursday, April 18, 2019
23rd Apr 19, 7:54am
NZD and AUD fell late on Thursday and have sustained those losses; main price action to speak of is a strong gain in crude oil prices; higher oil prices have given a little boost to the US 10-year Treasury rate
NZD and AUD fell late on Thursday and have sustained those losses; main price action to speak of is a strong gain in crude oil prices; higher oil prices have given a little boost to the US 10-year Treasury rate
23rd Apr 19, 7:36am
Markets in dour mood; US data generally average; traders question China stimulus; ship orders fall; Australian data weak; UST 10yr 2.59%; oil and gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 66.8 USc; TWI-5 = 71.4
Markets in dour mood; US data generally average; traders question China stimulus; ship orders fall; Australian data weak; UST 10yr 2.59%; oil and gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 66.8 USc; TWI-5 = 71.4
23rd Apr 19, 5:00am
Reserve Bank proposals to increase bank capital requirements seen creating residential mortgage market opportunity for non-bank lenders
Reserve Bank proposals to increase bank capital requirements seen creating residential mortgage market opportunity for non-bank lenders
22nd Apr 19, 10:02am
A shift to clean energy is now feasible owing to the plummeting costs of solar and wind power, and breakthroughs in energy storage. The total system costs of renewable energy now rival fossil fuels
A shift to clean energy is now feasible owing to the plummeting costs of solar and wind power, and breakthroughs in energy storage. The total system costs of renewable energy now rival fossil fuels
22nd Apr 19, 9:33am
Digital flows and services are already too big and important to ignore. Governments need to look beyond manufacturing and agriculture when they assess their external balances, competitive positions and setting policy
Digital flows and services are already too big and important to ignore. Governments need to look beyond manufacturing and agriculture when they assess their external balances, competitive positions and setting policy
22nd Apr 19, 9:00am
The new rental homes legal standards target improved heating, insulation, ventilation and drainage, reduce moisture and stop draughts for 600,000 tenants
The new rental homes legal standards target improved heating, insulation, ventilation and drainage, reduce moisture and stop draughts for 600,000 tenants
22nd Apr 19, 8:16am
David Chaston looks at the changes in average loan size for new lending for first home buyers, owner occupiers, and housing investors to try and locate the stress points
David Chaston looks at the changes in average loan size for new lending for first home buyers, owner occupiers, and housing investors to try and locate the stress points
22nd Apr 19, 8:02am
Many lawyers are dragging their heels on AML compliance, risking penalties, reputation damage and full-scale police investigations when the regulator begins its inspections later this year
Many lawyers are dragging their heels on AML compliance, risking penalties, reputation damage and full-scale police investigations when the regulator begins its inspections later this year
22nd Apr 19, 7:51am
Equity price runup contrasts with economic data; new NAFTA consent uncertain; China continues stimulus; Aussie business confidence shaky; UST 10yr 2.56%; oil and gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 66.9 USc; TWI-5 = 71.5
Equity price runup contrasts with economic data; new NAFTA consent uncertain; China continues stimulus; Aussie business confidence shaky; UST 10yr 2.56%; oil and gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 66.9 USc; TWI-5 = 71.5
21st Apr 19, 6:02am
While the high-end of town will be chuffed with the Government's torpedoing of Capital Gains Tax, the less well-off won't be. A successful revamp of Labour's flagship housing policies could help a lot, says David Hargreaves
While the high-end of town will be chuffed with the Government's torpedoing of Capital Gains Tax, the less well-off won't be. A successful revamp of Labour's flagship housing policies could help a lot, says David Hargreaves
20th Apr 19, 10:02am
Geoff Simmons says capitalism can work, but only if it is a level playing field. Right now we have the opposite of a level playing field. We have a game that is rigged in the favour of a few
Geoff Simmons says capitalism can work, but only if it is a level playing field. Right now we have the opposite of a level playing field. We have a game that is rigged in the favour of a few
