10th May 21, 11:27am
Even though the US non-farm data seemed weak as reported, the actual (non-seasonally adjusted) hiring levels were very strong, better than expected, reports Steven Dooley
Even though the US non-farm data seemed weak as reported, the actual (non-seasonally adjusted) hiring levels were very strong, better than expected, reports Steven Dooley
10th May 21, 11:03am
Grant Robertson commits to increasing the amount of money allocated towards new operational and capital expenditure in next Thursday's Budget, all the while reducing debt faster than planned
Grant Robertson commits to increasing the amount of money allocated towards new operational and capital expenditure in next Thursday's Budget, all the while reducing debt faster than planned
10th May 21, 11:01am
One time glamour stock a2 Milk Company has announced massive stock write-offs for the year of over $100 mln and slashed its earnings guidance
One time glamour stock a2 Milk Company has announced massive stock write-offs for the year of over $100 mln and slashed its earnings guidance
10th May 21, 9:33am
Chris Trotter argues that Labour has thrown out the old Political Rule Book, and that the new game they’re playing is no longer called 'Democracy' but 'Holding On To Power At All Costs'
Chris Trotter argues that Labour has thrown out the old Political Rule Book, and that the new game they’re playing is no longer called 'Democracy' but 'Holding On To Power At All Costs'
10th May 21, 8:27am
Roger J Kerr says there are a number of handbrakes adversely impacting on the NZ economy
Roger J Kerr says there are a number of handbrakes adversely impacting on the NZ economy
10th May 21, 7:45am
Payrolls much weaker than expected fuelling expectations the Fed will stick to its ultra-accommodative stance. Commodity prices continue to surge - copper hits record high. US 10-year breakeven inflation breaks above 2.5
Payrolls much weaker than expected fuelling expectations the Fed will stick to its ultra-accommodative stance. Commodity prices continue to surge - copper hits record high. US 10-year breakeven inflation breaks above 2.5
10th May 21, 7:19am
China's expansion gains momentum; US non-farm payrolls disappoint; US productivity jumps; UK disunited; Aussie house values surge; UST 10yr at 1.58%; oil and gold stable; NZ$1 = 72.8 USc; TWI-5 = 74.2
China's expansion gains momentum; US non-farm payrolls disappoint; US productivity jumps; UK disunited; Aussie house values surge; UST 10yr at 1.58%; oil and gold stable; NZ$1 = 72.8 USc; TWI-5 = 74.2
9th May 21, 9:59am
The Week in Tax: Time to rethink how we tax residential property investment? The latest draft guidance for taxing cryptoassets, and the latest tax audit claim stats from Accountancy Insurance
The Week in Tax: Time to rethink how we tax residential property investment? The latest draft guidance for taxing cryptoassets, and the latest tax audit claim stats from Accountancy Insurance
9th May 21, 6:01am
Productivity improvements are hard. But research shows than the biggest gains can be had by simply “catching up” with existing best practices. A missing collective aspiration to be better, to trying harder, is holding us back
Productivity improvements are hard. But research shows than the biggest gains can be had by simply “catching up” with existing best practices. A missing collective aspiration to be better, to trying harder, is holding us back
8th May 21, 11:56am
Angus Kebbell talks to Genevieve King about how a farm diversification project became a vital way to survive drought conditions, build resilience and value, and be part of the solution to farm succession issues
Angus Kebbell talks to Genevieve King about how a farm diversification project became a vital way to survive drought conditions, build resilience and value, and be part of the solution to farm succession issues
8th May 21, 11:07am
Why now would be a good time for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to publish stress test results for individual banks, says Martien Lubberink
Why now would be a good time for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to publish stress test results for individual banks, says Martien Lubberink
8th May 21, 10:48am
Koichi Hamada examines the conflicting economic and political pressures that the Biden administration must navigate on immigration policy
Koichi Hamada examines the conflicting economic and political pressures that the Biden administration must navigate on immigration policy
8th May 21, 9:37am
Without an overall umbrella system, New Zealand's varying sector claims to producing food in an environmental sustainable way lacks credibility, new research shows. And no progress to remedying that flaw
Without an overall umbrella system, New Zealand's varying sector claims to producing food in an environmental sustainable way lacks credibility, new research shows. And no progress to remedying that flaw
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8th May 21, 8:45am
US non-farm payrolls in big miss; Canada too; US productivity jumps; China's service sector gets momentum; China exports surge; RBA can't find wage growth; UST 10yr at 1.58%; oil stable and gold up; NZ$1 = 72.8 USc; TWI-5 = 74.2
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US non-farm payrolls in big miss; Canada too; US productivity jumps; China's service sector gets momentum; China exports surge; RBA can't find wage growth; UST 10yr at 1.58%; oil stable and gold up; NZ$1 = 72.8 USc; TWI-5 = 74.2
8th May 21, 8:10am
The sales rate at property auctions has declined from about three quarters to just over half over the last three months
The sales rate at property auctions has declined from about three quarters to just over half over the last three months
8th May 21, 6:30am
It was created as a joke but now has a market capitalisation above US$70 billion. What is it? Dogecoin of course
It was created as a joke but now has a market capitalisation above US$70 billion. What is it? Dogecoin of course
7th May 21, 4:50pm
SBS Bank's new very low one year fixed rate offer is available for first home buyers with only a 10%+ deposit. Others need 20%. Investors need 40%.
SBS Bank's new very low one year fixed rate offer is available for first home buyers with only a 10%+ deposit. Others need 20%. Investors need 40%.
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7th May 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; TD rates inch up, inflation expectations jump, good faith out & compulsion in, thumbs down for Fonterra, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; TD rates inch up, inflation expectations jump, good faith out & compulsion in, thumbs down for Fonterra, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more
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7th May 21, 1:13pm
Government to introduce legislation to enable workers to force employers to engage in collective bargaining; Unions over the moon; Businesses worried about compulsory participation
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Government to introduce legislation to enable workers to force employers to engage in collective bargaining; Unions over the moon; Businesses worried about compulsory participation
7th May 21, 11:52am
The boom in the construction sector is not confined to housing, non-residential construction activity has also increased to record levels over the year to March
The boom in the construction sector is not confined to housing, non-residential construction activity has also increased to record levels over the year to March
7th May 21, 9:35am
BNZ CEO Angela Mentis says outcome of Westpac's New Zealand ownership review 'will be interesting'
BNZ CEO Angela Mentis says outcome of Westpac's New Zealand ownership review 'will be interesting'
7th May 21, 9:30am
ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says growth of housing lending as a percentage of the bank's overall lending isn't a problem, but she'd like to see more borrowing for business investment
ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says growth of housing lending as a percentage of the bank's overall lending isn't a problem, but she'd like to see more borrowing for business investment
7th May 21, 7:57am
Equity and bond markets quiet ahead of payrolls tonight. Commodity prices remain strong; iron ore spot price trades above $200. USD weaker overnight. AUD and NZD recover overnight from yesterday's mid-afternoon sell-of
Equity and bond markets quiet ahead of payrolls tonight. Commodity prices remain strong; iron ore spot price trades above $200. USD weaker overnight. AUD and NZD recover overnight from yesterday's mid-afternoon sell-of
7th May 21, 7:18am
US labour market improves sharply; Canada house prices to rise sharply; commodity prices up everywhere; China tries to be tough on Uighur critics; UST 10yr at 1.56%; oil slips and gold up; NZ$1 = 72.3 USc; TWI-5 = 74.1
US labour market improves sharply; Canada house prices to rise sharply; commodity prices up everywhere; China tries to be tough on Uighur critics; UST 10yr at 1.56%; oil slips and gold up; NZ$1 = 72.3 USc; TWI-5 = 74.1
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6th May 21, 7:15pm
Grant Robertson denies freezing public sector pay is a contractionary policy; Government can't estimate how much the freeze will save
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Grant Robertson denies freezing public sector pay is a contractionary policy; Government can't estimate how much the freeze will save
