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Did Treasury take on board Twyford's criticism?
16 Dec 18, 8:29am
Jenée Tibshraeny
1 comment
Treasury cuts forecasts of govt spending on KiwiBuild in recognition of private investment; Flags govt exposure to a property market downturn
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Looking ahead
16 Dec 18, 7:46am
Martin Hawes
This is how one KiwiSaver manager views the current state of investment risk and volatility, positioning for the special perspective of New Zealand members. Your view?
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Bayleys sold 46% at its latest upper North Island auctions
16 Dec 18, 7:02am
Greg Ninness
65 comments
Sales rates ranged from 33% to 54% at Bayleys' latest auctions in Auckland, Hamilton, Matamata, Tauranga and Rotorua
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Market volatility and risk
15 Dec 18, 10:44am
Martin Hawes
12 comments
Martin Hawes asks: do you find market volatility 'interesting' or 'worrying'? Your tolerance for risk must pass the 'sleep test' and you may need to review the type of KiwiSaver fund you are in
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Lies, damned lies, and AI
15 Dec 18, 10:31am
Guest
9 comments
As algorithmic decision-making spreads across more policy areas, it is exposing social and economic inequities that were long hidden behind "official" data. Diana Coyle wants to use a new bias in favour of 'a more just society'
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A "honey" of a Christmas Raving
15 Dec 18, 10:09am
Rodney Dickens
11 comments
Rodney Dickens thinks he spots a bust about to unfold in the manuka honey market after a strong boom - caused but the usual suspect, fast rising new supply
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"​​​​​​​Global growth should be moderately good"
15 Dec 18, 9:46am
Guest
This is how a major global fund manager is feeling about 2019. Nikko AM's Global Investment Committee's 2019 outlook takes a tempered positive view
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Faafoi: If tech companies take from banks, they need to give too
15 Dec 18, 9:31am
Jenée Tibshraeny
1 comment
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says reciprocity key to preventing open banking from seeing the big four tech companies gazump banks
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Weekend Briefing: China slowing quickly
15 Dec 18, 8:49am
David Chaston
16 comments
Equity markets down sharply; US retail sales solid; US & Europe PMIs weaken, hold in Japan; Hong Kong & China homeowners jittery; UST 10yr 2.88%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.1 USc; TWI-5 = 73
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Harcourts' average Auckland selling price down 8.9% compared to November 2017
15 Dec 18, 7:07am
Greg Ninness
79 comments
Harcourts' November sales volumes were down compared to November last year, but prices were up everywhere except Auckland
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What happened Friday
14 Dec 18, 3:59pm
David Chaston
20 comments
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; UDC trims rates, house prices rise, PMI up, RBNZ wants banks better capitalised, currency swaps popular, interest swap rates unchanged, NZD drifts, & more
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NZ Govt Bond tender number 663 results
14 Dec 18, 2:08pm
Suraj Varma
NZ Govt Bond Tender #663; weighted average yield accepted was 2.48%; coverage ratio was 1.79x
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RBNZ eyes major increase in bank capital requirements
14 Dec 18, 1:26pm
Gareth Vaughan
50 comments
RBNZ proposes significant increase in bank capital requirements that will eat up 70% of the sector's profits over 5 years but only have a 'minor impact' on borrowers
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Financial regulation: What should the RBNZ be seeking to achieve?
14 Dec 18, 12:15pm
Geof Mortlock
1 comment
Geof Mortlock says as financial sector regulator the RBNZ needs a Policy Objectives Statement, like its Policy Targets Agreement for monetary policy
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This week's guest Top 10
14 Dec 18, 10:12am
Jarrod Kerr
7 comments
Jarrod Kerr with the Top 10 things to think about into 2019 from trade wars to yield curve inversion, wage growth, property, Italy and more
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NZDUSD opens at 0.6865
14 Dec 18, 10:03am
Dan Bell
The Opening Bell: Where currencies start on Friday, December 14, 2018
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REINZ median price hit new highs in six regions, but not in Auckland
14 Dec 18, 9:47am
Greg Ninness
142 comments
REINZ data shows the housing market remained steady in November with sales volumes up slightly compared to a year ago
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Quiet night in markets
14 Dec 18, 8:14am
Nick Smyth
No fresh developments on the US-China trade front and no major economic data released; ECB said it would end its QE programme; NZD has been relatively stable; HYEFU was very similar to the May Budget
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90 seconds at 9 am: China prepares to add new economic stimulus
14 Dec 18, 7:46am
David Chaston
26 comments
Canada DTIs sky-high; ECB ends EQ; Far East equities rise; US deficit rises further; PBoC boss signals more stimulus; ATO releases tax details; UST 10yr at 2.91%; oil and gold little changed; NZ$1 = 68.6 USc; TWI-5 = 73.3
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What happened Thursday
13 Dec 18, 3:59pm
David Chaston
22 comments
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; FEI changes 6m special, healthy food prices slip, HYFEU assumes solid house price gains, equities up, swaps firm, NZD slips, & more
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13 Dec 18, 3:35pm
"Thank goodness the Auckland housing market is 'strong' again"
55
13 Dec 18, 1:03pm
Robertson reveals his 'wellbeing' budget priorities
50
13 Dec 18, 11:13am
RBNZ to study climate change impact on NZ house prices
29
13 Dec 18, 10:38am
'No evidence' big Aussie banks recovering levy via mortgage pricing
13 Dec 18, 10:03am
Big 4 banks' 2018 profit up $433 million, dividends down $35 million
13 Dec 18, 10:02am
Bayleys' commercial property auctions end year on a high note
5
13 Dec 18, 10:00am
Robertson downplays, Adams amplifies RBNZ's plea for more staff
3
13 Dec 18, 9:46am
Those weren't the good old days
24
13 Dec 18, 9:07am
Three key dairy issues
1
13 Dec 18, 8:27am
NZDUSD opens at 0.6858
13 Dec 18, 8:12am
Risk-on tone to market moves
13 Dec 18, 7:44am
90 seconds at 9 am: China eyes huge airport building boom
37
12 Dec 18, 4:10pm
UDC reports record profit
12 Dec 18, 3:59pm
What happened Wednesday
27
12 Dec 18, 2:32pm
LGFA Bond tender 61 results
12 Dec 18, 1:41pm
Insurers' air travel warning
6
12 Dec 18, 12:52pm
Back from the Future
12 Dec 18, 11:45am
Producing paperwork
2
12 Dec 18, 11:00am
Are we better off?
98
12 Dec 18, 10:53am
RBNZ announces new Assistant Governor
12 Dec 18, 10:13am
Agriculture sector debt in 10 charts and tables
17
12 Dec 18, 8:17am
NZDUSD opens at 0.6875
12 Dec 18, 7:53am
Market sentiment has improved
12 Dec 18, 7:52am
What to look out for from Robertson on Thursday
4
12 Dec 18, 7:48am
90 seconds at 9 am: Unresolved issues fester
19
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