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The next quiz is out now. Take a break to test your skills against many of our readers
8th Dec 25, 8:00am
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The next quiz is out now. Take a break to test your skills against many of our readers
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
8th Dec 25, 7:21am
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
US credit card debt rises, sentiment less bad; Canadian jobs rise on part-time work; China reserves inch up; India cuts; Japan spending falls; FAO food prices dip; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold slips, oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
8th Dec 25, 7:19am
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US credit card debt rises, sentiment less bad; Canadian jobs rise on part-time work; China reserves inch up; India cuts; Japan spending falls; FAO food prices dip; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold slips, oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?
7th Dec 25, 4:35pm
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Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?
Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely
7th Dec 25, 4:07pm
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Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely
Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model
7th Dec 25, 3:17pm
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Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model
We go hunting for the reasons fixed home loan rates have not followed the OCR down. Although these reasons are somewhat technical, they are real and may well indicate that fixed mortgage rates are about to go up
7th Dec 25, 2:00pm
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We go hunting for the reasons fixed home loan rates have not followed the OCR down. Although these reasons are somewhat technical, they are real and may well indicate that fixed mortgage rates are about to go up
Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation
7th Dec 25, 6:00am
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Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation
Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets
6th Dec 25, 10:21am
Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets
Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to
6th Dec 25, 9:26am
Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to
Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements
6th Dec 25, 9:10am
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Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements
The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries
6th Dec 25, 9:00am
The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries
US data stops weakening; the IMF cheers Canada's resilience; India cuts its policy rate; global food prices dip; wheat and copper in focus; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold firmish but silver jumps again, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
6th Dec 25, 8:29am
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US data stops weakening; the IMF cheers Canada's resilience; India cuts its policy rate; global food prices dip; wheat and copper in focus; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold firmish but silver jumps again, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
Big drop in auction numbers suggesting activity may already be coming down from its pre-Christmas peak
6th Dec 25, 6:00am
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Big drop in auction numbers suggesting activity may already be coming down from its pre-Christmas peak
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates quiet, building work soft, rental market turns in tenant's favour, Crown accounts languish, farmer rush for bank debt, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more
5th Dec 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates quiet, building work soft, rental market turns in tenant's favour, Crown accounts languish, farmer rush for bank debt, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more
'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero
5th Dec 25, 3:32pm
'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher Building, Channel Infrastructure, Scales, and Investore Property lift while Gentrack, Argosy Property, Mercury, and F&P Healthcare fall
5th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher Building, Channel Infrastructure, Scales, and Investore Property lift while Gentrack, Argosy Property, Mercury, and F&P Healthcare fall
The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline
5th Dec 25, 2:26pm
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The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline
Amount of new building work being started remains relatively subdued compared to previous years
5th Dec 25, 10:37am
Amount of new building work being started remains relatively subdued compared to previous years
Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing
5th Dec 25, 9:44am
Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing
US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates
5th Dec 25, 7:40am
US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates
US labour pressures remain; EU retail sales rise; Australian household spending up; supply chain pressures ease; but freight rates rise sharply this week; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold eases lightly as oil firms slightly; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
5th Dec 25, 7:19am
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US labour pressures remain; EU retail sales rise; Australian household spending up; supply chain pressures ease; but freight rates rise sharply this week; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold eases lightly as oil firms slightly; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
David Hargreaves outlines the things he's watching out for in the coming year - but struggles to see beyond the potential large impact of the election campaign
5th Dec 25, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves outlines the things he's watching out for in the coming year - but struggles to see beyond the potential large impact of the election campaign
NZ Govt Bond Tender #973; Tender Date 4 Dec 2025
4th Dec 25, 3:00pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #973; Tender Date 4 Dec 2025
We are taking a day off to celebrate our Silver Anniversary with colleagues and friends who have helped us build this news service
4th Dec 25, 9:30am
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We are taking a day off to celebrate our Silver Anniversary with colleagues and friends who have helped us build this news service