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Westpac is the next to move its mortgage rate card up, with two exceptions. They won't be the last as a new rate hiking cycle gets underway

Westpac is the next to move its mortgage rate card up, with two exceptions. They won't be the last as a new rate hiking cycle gets underway

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; FHB affordability improves again, businesses notice inflation pressure, exports hit milestone, big change in mortgage switching, swaps stable, NZD rising, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; FHB affordability improves again, businesses notice inflation pressure, exports hit milestone, big change in mortgage switching, swaps stable, NZD rising, & more

Latest Reserve Bank figures show a massive spike in change of loan provider in December, with record amounts being moved and a record share of the total new monthly mortgage market

Latest Reserve Bank figures show a massive spike in change of loan provider in December, with record amounts being moved and a record share of the total new monthly mortgage market

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Tower, Meridian, Hallensteins, and Spark are the top gainers as Investore, Tourism Holdings, Fletcher, and Stride Property are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Tower, Meridian, Hallensteins, and Spark are the top gainers as Investore, Tourism Holdings, Fletcher, and Stride Property are the main decliners

NZ Govt Bond Tender #977; Tender Date 29 Jan 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #977; Tender Date 29 Jan 2026

'We are forecasting the first OCR hike to come in December this year, but if these pricing intentions manifest in hard data, it’ll come earlier than that'

'We are forecasting the first OCR hike to come in December this year, but if these pricing intentions manifest in hard data, it’ll come earlier than that'

First home buyers helped by stagnant prices, plenty of stock to choose from and falling interest rates last year

First home buyers helped by stagnant prices, plenty of stock to choose from and falling interest rates last year

New Zealand's exports reached more that $80 billion for the first time last year, but we did still import slightly more than we exported

New Zealand's exports reached more that $80 billion for the first time last year, but we did still import slightly more than we exported

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan explains why the costs of tariff-taxes extend far beyond what standard economic models would predict

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan explains why the costs of tariff-taxes extend far beyond what standard economic models would predict

Labour MP Camilla Belich and National MP Greg Fleming combine forces with modern slavery bill that aims to 'stand against exploitation'

Labour MP Camilla Belich and National MP Greg Fleming combine forces with modern slavery bill that aims to 'stand against exploitation'

Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them, Wesley Morgan says

Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them, Wesley Morgan says

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