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Santa brings an early Xmas present to tenants as residential rents decline and rental property supply increases
15th Dec 25, 11:59am
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Santa brings an early Xmas present to tenants as residential rents decline and rental property supply increases
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ASB acknowledges anti-money laundering failures as RBNZ files civil court case; ASB CEO apologises
15th Dec 25, 11:17am
ASB acknowledges anti-money laundering failures as RBNZ files civil court case; ASB CEO apologises
The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries moved further into contraction in November, 'posing downside risk to even modest growth expectations for early next year'
15th Dec 25, 11:07am
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The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries moved further into contraction in November, 'posing downside risk to even modest growth expectations for early next year'
Roger J Kerr says September quarter GDP numbers this week should confirm once and for all the performance of our economy in 2025 has been misunderstood, misread and misreported by the majority of economic forecasters
15th Dec 25, 9:10am
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Roger J Kerr says September quarter GDP numbers this week should confirm once and for all the performance of our economy in 2025 has been misunderstood, misread and misreported by the majority of economic forecasters
Brian Easton says how we connect economically with the world is critical
Be warned New Zealand: An America made great again will have no need of allies – only vassals
15th Dec 25, 8:30am
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Be warned New Zealand: An America made great again will have no need of allies – only vassals
How will you do this week? Even if you haven't tried before, join the hundreds who do our weekly quiz
15th Dec 25, 8:01am
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How will you do this week? Even if you haven't tried before, join the hundreds who do our weekly quiz
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
15th Dec 25, 7:34am
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
China shows some weaknesses; India shows some strengths; Malaysia booms; Japan ready for a rate hike; Canadian house building zooms; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
15th Dec 25, 7:00am
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China shows some weaknesses; India shows some strengths; Malaysia booms; Japan ready for a rate hike; Canadian house building zooms; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
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The year is ending with selected banks raising longer term deposit rates. The latest is state-owned Kiwibank whose one year TD rate now easily eclipses their big Aussie bank rivals
15th Dec 25, 5:00am
The year is ending with selected banks raising longer term deposit rates. The latest is state-owned Kiwibank whose one year TD rate now easily eclipses their big Aussie bank rivals
GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show a bounce-back in economic activity in the September quarter - but much interest will centre around revisions to the figures for earlier quarters and whether the 'June swoon' really happened
14th Dec 25, 6:00am
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GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show a bounce-back in economic activity in the September quarter - but much interest will centre around revisions to the figures for earlier quarters and whether the 'June swoon' really happened
Barry Eichengreen weighs the implications of the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will soon consider raising interest rates
13th Dec 25, 2:53pm
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Barry Eichengreen weighs the implications of the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will soon consider raising interest rates
Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector
13th Dec 25, 9:35am
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Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector
Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance
13th Dec 25, 9:11am
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Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance
Peter Drennan finds that tax debt is huge (and bad), fascinating if you look closely at what is happening, and very expensive for those in debt
13th Dec 25, 9:00am
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Peter Drennan finds that tax debt is huge (and bad), fascinating if you look closely at what is happening, and very expensive for those in debt
US markets weaker; Canadian building stronger; China loan demand weak; India loan demand strong; Japan wins tariff battle with the US; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, silver retreats; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
13th Dec 25, 8:38am
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US markets weaker; Canadian building stronger; China loan demand weak; India loan demand strong; Japan wins tariff battle with the US; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, silver retreats; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
More properties on offer but fewer selling under the hammer at the latest auctions
13th Dec 25, 6:00am
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More properties on offer but fewer selling under the hammer at the latest auctions
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more rate hikes, retail shows small gains, factory PMI stays positive, Auckland housing completions stay low, swaps hold for short terms, NZD holds, & more
12th Dec 25, 4:18pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more rate hikes, retail shows small gains, factory PMI stays positive, Auckland housing completions stay low, swaps hold for short terms, NZD holds, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers include Ryman, Kathmandu, Hallensteins, and SkyTV while the big decliners are led by Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy, and F&P Healthcare
12th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers include Ryman, Kathmandu, Hallensteins, and SkyTV while the big decliners are led by Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy, and F&P Healthcare
The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
12th Dec 25, 2:36pm
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The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
Despite the downturn in residential construction, new home completions in Auckland are up by more than 50% compared to pre-Covid levels
12th Dec 25, 1:14pm
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Despite the downturn in residential construction, new home completions in Auckland are up by more than 50% compared to pre-Covid levels
Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
12th Dec 25, 9:58am
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Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
12th Dec 25, 9:35am
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
12th Dec 25, 8:05am
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
US data lackluster; Canada posts surprise trade surplus; Japan business sentiment rises; Australian labour market weaker; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold jumps, silver at another new record; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
12th Dec 25, 7:28am
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US data lackluster; Canada posts surprise trade surplus; Japan business sentiment rises; Australian labour market weaker; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold jumps, silver at another new record; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3