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Bank lobby group says RBNZ cash plans will increase the cost of banking for all New Zealanders

Bank lobby group says RBNZ cash plans will increase the cost of banking for all New Zealanders

Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members

Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members

Gigantic surge in global debt; US data tame; Taiwanese jobless low, EU inflation low; China warns US over new tariffs; Australian inflation stays high; UST 10yr at 4.04%; gold up, oil softish again; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 63.3

Gigantic surge in global debt; US data tame; Taiwanese jobless low, EU inflation low; China warns US over new tariffs; Australian inflation stays high; UST 10yr at 4.04%; gold up, oil softish again; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 63.3

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity, Marina Yue Zhang says

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity, Marina Yue Zhang says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; rescuing cash; Pulse prices firm, fx capacity drops; commercial lease availability rises; Aussie inflation stays high, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; rescuing cash; Pulse prices firm, fx capacity drops; commercial lease availability rises; Aussie inflation stays high, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Property for Industry, Gentrack, Tower and SkyCity casino rise as Serko, Ryman, Channel Infrastructure and Vulcan are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Property for Industry, Gentrack, Tower and SkyCity casino rise as Serko, Ryman, Channel Infrastructure and Vulcan are the main decliners

Demand for commercial premises remains modest nationally, although there are some encouraging pockets, mostly in the South Island

Demand for commercial premises remains modest nationally, although there are some encouraging pockets, mostly in the South Island

Auckland-based insurer sanctioned by UK for alleged help with Russian oil trade says decision is wrong and it's considering its options as NZ police probe continues

Auckland-based insurer sanctioned by UK for alleged help with Russian oil trade says decision is wrong and it's considering its options as NZ police probe continues

Reserve Bank opens public consultation on a proposal that would require banks to provide a minimum level of cash services, including withdrawal, deposits and cash exchanging at a cost potentially of about $104 million a year

Reserve Bank opens public consultation on a proposal that would require banks to provide a minimum level of cash services, including withdrawal, deposits and cash exchanging at a cost potentially of about $104 million a year

Stephen Roach welcomes the decision that US President Trump's destructive trade policy is unconstitutional

Stephen Roach welcomes the decision that US President Trump's destructive trade policy is unconstitutional

Recent major bank financial reporting seen as better than expected by analysts

Recent major bank financial reporting seen as better than expected by analysts

US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements

US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements

Revenge tariffs in new twist; US economic data mixed; US voters tired of erratic Trump; Canada factories slow; China holds LPRs; EU car sales dip; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold down, oil softish; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.2

Revenge tariffs in new twist; US economic data mixed; US voters tired of erratic Trump; Canada factories slow; China holds LPRs; EU car sales dip; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold down, oil softish; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.2

Labour vows repeal of pay equity changes but stops short of full blueprint

Labour vows repeal of pay equity changes but stops short of full blueprint

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; minor retail rate changes, SBS Bank upgraded, ComCom eyes council consistency, eyes on SMP, swaps stable, NZX50 firm, NZD soft, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; minor retail rate changes, SBS Bank upgraded, ComCom eyes council consistency, eyes on SMP, swaps stable, NZX50 firm, NZD soft, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 gains led by F&P Healthcare, Sanford, Channel Infrastructure and Tourism Holdings while Genesis, Chorus, Serko and Investore fall away

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 gains led by F&P Healthcare, Sanford, Channel Infrastructure and Tourism Holdings while Genesis, Chorus, Serko and Investore fall away

Global natural disasters continue to cost insurers billions, as New Zealand has a relatively ‘quiet’ 2025 with three events totalling at least $120 million

Global natural disasters continue to cost insurers billions, as New Zealand has a relatively ‘quiet’ 2025 with three events totalling at least $120 million

Ross Stitt is watching Australia as they look for some ways to combat extremism. But in the meantime, it will keep antisemitism, islamophobia, and the state of Australia’s social cohesion in the headlines

Ross Stitt is watching Australia as they look for some ways to combat extremism. But in the meantime, it will keep antisemitism, islamophobia, and the state of Australia’s social cohesion in the headlines

The New Zealand Tax Podcast; Inland Revenue to keep ramping up enforcement, the US will go its own way, and it’s a NZ election year so get ready for a lot of politicking about tax

The New Zealand Tax Podcast; Inland Revenue to keep ramping up enforcement, the US will go its own way, and it’s a NZ election year so get ready for a lot of politicking about tax

The current exodus of New Zealand citizens overseas began in earnest under Labour while Hipkins was PM

The current exodus of New Zealand citizens overseas began in earnest under Labour while Hipkins was PM

Artificial intelligence expert Mark Laurence calls for a non-partisan New Zealand government-led AI strategy

Artificial intelligence expert Mark Laurence calls for a non-partisan New Zealand government-led AI strategy

Lynda Moore says debt isn’t just a financial problem. It carries an emotional weight that’s often overlooked, and addressing that too usually makes for a more positive outcome

Lynda Moore says debt isn’t just a financial problem. It carries an emotional weight that’s often overlooked, and addressing that too usually makes for a more positive outcome

Risk sentiment weaker as markets digest the implications of the latest saga on Trump’s tariff policy. US equities down over 1%, with rotation towards defensive sector; US Treasury yields down 4-8bps Safe haven CHF and JPY currencies have outperformed

Risk sentiment weaker as markets digest the implications of the latest saga on Trump’s tariff policy. US equities down over 1%, with rotation towards defensive sector; US Treasury yields down 4-8bps Safe haven CHF and JPY currencies have outperformed

Reaction to US tariff-tax mess weighs on markets and trade; US data underwhelming; Fed says US 2025 job gains were an illusion; iron ore price falls; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold rises again, oil on hold; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.1

Reaction to US tariff-tax mess weighs on markets and trade; US data underwhelming; Fed says US 2025 job gains were an illusion; iron ore price falls; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold rises again, oil on hold; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.1

Inside the Budget brief: How Nicola Willis is pressing agencies to pay their own way

Inside the Budget brief: How Nicola Willis is pressing agencies to pay their own way