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Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

US Fed holds; US layoffs rise; Bank of Canada holds; Indian factories even busier; Australian inflation rises faster than expected; UST 10yr at 4.26%; gold, silver, aluminium & oil rise; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 63.8

US Fed holds; US layoffs rise; Bank of Canada holds; Indian factories even busier; Australian inflation rises faster than expected; UST 10yr at 4.26%; gold, silver, aluminium & oil rise; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 63.8

Following Trump's championing of a weaker US dollar, Bessent reaffirms the US "strong dollar" policy and it is absolutely not intervening in dollar-yen markets. RBA set to hike after high CPI inflation data

Following Trump's championing of a weaker US dollar, Bessent reaffirms the US "strong dollar" policy and it is absolutely not intervening in dollar-yen markets. RBA set to hike after high CPI inflation data

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, high realtor commissions, ANZ downgrades house price forecast, Aussie CPI up more than expected, swaps stable, gold surges, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, high realtor commissions, ANZ downgrades house price forecast, Aussie CPI up more than expected, swaps stable, gold surges, NZD rises, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Stride Property, Hallensteins, Contact, and Vista Group lead the gainers while Briscoes, Goodman Property, Tourism Holdings, and Kathmandu are the key decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Stride Property, Hallensteins, Contact, and Vista Group lead the gainers while Briscoes, Goodman Property, Tourism Holdings, and Kathmandu are the key decliners

Lynda Moore teases out Warren Buffett's m.o., finding money decisions aren’t just about numbers. They’re deeply human. They involve fear, hope, attachment, and priorities

Lynda Moore teases out Warren Buffett's m.o., finding money decisions aren’t just about numbers. They’re deeply human. They involve fear, hope, attachment, and priorities

ANZ NZ cuts house price growth forecast citing a lack of near-term momentum in the market

ANZ NZ cuts house price growth forecast citing a lack of near-term momentum in the market

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

There was a slight drop in filled jobs in December - but a very sharp upward revision to November figures

There was a slight drop in filled jobs in December - but a very sharp upward revision to November figures

'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'

'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'

Estimated residential sales commission revenue up strongly for the second year in a row in 2025

Estimated residential sales commission revenue up strongly for the second year in a row in 2025

US dollar remains under pressure. The euro reached multi-year highs while the NZD is back above 60 USc. US consumer confidence subdued. US labour market indicators are weak

US dollar remains under pressure. The euro reached multi-year highs while the NZD is back above 60 USc. US consumer confidence subdued. US labour market indicators are weak

US jobs growth tame, consumer confidence dives; China industry profits rise; EU-India deal signed; Swedes eye euro; Australia business sentiment holds; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold on hold; oil firmer; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 63.7

US jobs growth tame, consumer confidence dives; China industry profits rise; EU-India deal signed; Swedes eye euro; Australia business sentiment holds; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold on hold; oil firmer; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 63.7

Johan Linåker looks at why Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology

Johan Linåker looks at why Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; ASB hikes long mortgage rates, personal loan stress rises, more tractors sold, NZ Post to cut branches, December credit card billings limp, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; ASB hikes long mortgage rates, personal loan stress rises, more tractors sold, NZ Post to cut branches, December credit card billings limp, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; a2 Milk, Chorus, Vector, and Skellerup lead today's gainers, while SkyCity casino, Summerset, Mainfreight, and Scales are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; a2 Milk, Chorus, Vector, and Skellerup lead today's gainers, while SkyCity casino, Summerset, Mainfreight, and Scales are the main decliners

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.2 million to support regions impacted by extreme weather events through mayoral relief funds, says there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.2 million to support regions impacted by extreme weather events through mayoral relief funds, says there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry

Government rejoins the long and winding road towards a beneficial ownership register for companies and limited partnerships. But what about trusts?

Government rejoins the long and winding road towards a beneficial ownership register for companies and limited partnerships. But what about trusts?

ASB responds to recent rising wholesale funding pressures by raising carded four and five year home loan rates

ASB responds to recent rising wholesale funding pressures by raising carded four and five year home loan rates

Follow-through in currency markets after Friday's "price checks" on yen. Coordinated action between Japan and NY Fed raised speculation that a weaker USD is part of the plan alongside reducing speculative selling in the yen

Follow-through in currency markets after Friday's "price checks" on yen. Coordinated action between Japan and NY Fed raised speculation that a weaker USD is part of the plan alongside reducing speculative selling in the yen

US durable goods orders 'rise'; other US metrics unsupportive; Singapore factories hesitate; India & EU to sign major FTA; UST 10yr at 4.21%; precious metals zoom, with copper, tin; oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.5

US durable goods orders 'rise'; other US metrics unsupportive; Singapore factories hesitate; India & EU to sign major FTA; UST 10yr at 4.21%; precious metals zoom, with copper, tin; oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.5

The 'Sell America' trade ramps up with defensive risk action heavy as the US loses its way and financial markets brace for impact

The 'Sell America' trade ramps up with defensive risk action heavy as the US loses its way and financial markets brace for impact

Brian Easton on why we want the Reserve Bank to operate independently

Brian Easton on why we want the Reserve Bank to operate independently

While Te Pāti Māori and the Greens are seen as Labour’s only available coalition partners, Chris Trotter says it has no winning moves

While Te Pāti Māori and the Greens are seen as Labour’s only available coalition partners, Chris Trotter says it has no winning moves

Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ should have foreseen 'a much stronger economy and high inflation.' He is also watching the 'sell America' trade, chances of yen intervention, and the pressure piling up on the RBA

Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ should have foreseen 'a much stronger economy and high inflation.' He is also watching the 'sell America' trade, chances of yen intervention, and the pressure piling up on the RBA