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The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries, which make up about two thirds of our GDP, have moved into expansion for the first time since February 2024

The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries, which make up about two thirds of our GDP, have moved into expansion for the first time since February 2024

Fletcher Building selling its problematic construction division to a large French company for over $300 million

Fletcher Building selling its problematic construction division to a large French company for over $300 million

Analysts outline their expectations for the performance of Australian banks from an investor perspective this year

Analysts outline their expectations for the performance of Australian banks from an investor perspective this year

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

Market reaction modest, so far, to Trump's weekend threats. USD broadly weaker although JPY also weak as new election in Japan confirmed. Equities retreat

Market reaction modest, so far, to Trump's weekend threats. USD broadly weaker although JPY also weak as new election in Japan confirmed. Equities retreat

Trump goes full-crass; Canada struggles with the pressures; Japan to get early poll; China data mixed but demographics turn worse; IMF upgrades; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold at new ATH; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.0

Trump goes full-crass; Canada struggles with the pressures; Japan to get early poll; China data mixed but demographics turn worse; IMF upgrades; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold at new ATH; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.0

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some retail rate changes, NZGB hot demand retained, Aussie inflation stays high, China data inconsistent, swaps stable, equities weak, NZD firmish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some retail rate changes, NZGB hot demand retained, Aussie inflation stays high, China data inconsistent, swaps stable, equities weak, NZD firmish, & more

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate, Dudley L. Poston Jr says

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate, Dudley L. Poston Jr says

In his state of the nation address, Christopher Luxon has focused on the Government's reform of KiwiSaver, NCEA and the RMA and says there's 'no room for extravagant election promises'

In his state of the nation address, Christopher Luxon has focused on the Government's reform of KiwiSaver, NCEA and the RMA and says there's 'no room for extravagant election promises'

Residential building consents were picking up in the second half of last year, Statistics NZ data shows

Residential building consents were picking up in the second half of last year, Statistics NZ data shows

Michael Spence assesses venture capitalist Ronald Cohen's argument that a purpose-driven 'revolution' is underway

Michael Spence assesses venture capitalist Ronald Cohen's argument that a purpose-driven 'revolution' is underway

Anna Breman’s call was the right one. The America which Winston Peters seems so determined to placate is fast becoming a nation undeserving of New Zealanders’ allegiance

Anna Breman’s call was the right one. The America which Winston Peters seems so determined to placate is fast becoming a nation undeserving of New Zealanders’ allegiance

Brian Easton says free trade deals can be complicated; so is their analysis

Brian Easton says free trade deals can be complicated; so is their analysis

Roger J Kerr says Governor Breman may be forced to eat her own words that the interest rate markets have become ahead of themselves in pricing-in interest rate increases later in 2026

Roger J Kerr says Governor Breman may be forced to eat her own words that the interest rate markets have become ahead of themselves in pricing-in interest rate increases later in 2026

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Give our weekly quiz a go, joining a growing group who love the challenge. Make it a habit

US treasury yields rose after Trump comments on chance of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump to impose 10% tariffs on European countries until they support his ambition to acquire Greenland

US treasury yields rose after Trump comments on chance of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump to impose 10% tariffs on European countries until they support his ambition to acquire Greenland

Canada and Beijing make up; Eyes on Japan central bank; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; US data mixed; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold firms; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Canada and Beijing make up; Eyes on Japan central bank; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; US data mixed; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold firms; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Tylor Cosgrove notes that conspiracy theories spread wider in times of uncertainty, including during war, economic downturn and widespread hardship. He looks at the type of personalities that are drawn to them

Tylor Cosgrove notes that conspiracy theories spread wider in times of uncertainty, including during war, economic downturn and widespread hardship. He looks at the type of personalities that are drawn to them

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

Allan Barber thinks 2026 has all the ingredients to be a good one for the rural community

Allan Barber thinks 2026 has all the ingredients to be a good one for the rural community

Mohamed El-Erian thinks the Trump administration's latest attack is a line in the sand for the US central bank's independence

Mohamed El-Erian thinks the Trump administration's latest attack is a line in the sand for the US central bank's independence

MFAT updates the trade situation and outcomes after the implementation of the New-Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement

MFAT updates the trade situation and outcomes after the implementation of the New-Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement

US data mixed; Canadian housing starts rise; Carney wins in Beijing; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; tourists flood Australia; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold eases; oil recovers some; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

US data mixed; Canadian housing starts rise; Carney wins in Beijing; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; tourists flood Australia; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold eases; oil recovers some; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, factories happier, why inflation seems high (it is), investor borrowers more active, NZGBs very popular, swaps rise, NZD stable & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, factories happier, why inflation seems high (it is), investor borrowers more active, NZGBs very popular, swaps rise, NZD stable & more

Barry Eichengreen explains why, after 20 years, major economies' external deficits and surpluses are again a focus of attention

Barry Eichengreen explains why, after 20 years, major economies' external deficits and surpluses are again a focus of attention