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US data modest but with heavy inflation signals; Canada PMI's stall; other main global PMIs upbeat; Albanese warns of difficulties ahead; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

US data modest but with heavy inflation signals; Canada PMI's stall; other main global PMIs upbeat; Albanese warns of difficulties ahead; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions

S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions

Middle East war and oil shock 'throwing an extra layer of uncertainty over everything' for the housing market, Cotality says

Middle East war and oil shock 'throwing an extra layer of uncertainty over everything' for the housing market, Cotality says

There were 18,293 new passenger vehicles registered in March, the most since November 2023, almost 40% as NEVs. But excluding used imports, it was 66%

There were 18,293 new passenger vehicles registered in March, the most since November 2023, almost 40% as NEVs. But excluding used imports, it was 66%

The Government's planned 2027 fuel excise increase is ‘pretty unlikely to go ahead’ - Transport Minister Chris Bishop says

The Government's planned 2027 fuel excise increase is ‘pretty unlikely to go ahead’ - Transport Minister Chris Bishop says

Amin Saikal argues Donald Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience and now there is only one way out of the war

Amin Saikal argues Donald Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience and now there is only one way out of the war

Dave Ananth sees a hardening of attitude by the IRD relating to delayed payment of PAYE deductions. No longer is it a 'payment' issue - they now see it as a behavioural issue and are clamping down

Dave Ananth sees a hardening of attitude by the IRD relating to delayed payment of PAYE deductions. No longer is it a 'payment' issue - they now see it as a behavioural issue and are clamping down

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; February building consents rise, NZ benchmarks poorly for SMEs, housing market loses momentum, stronger milk flows, swaps fall, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; February building consents rise, NZ benchmarks poorly for SMEs, housing market loses momentum, stronger milk flows, swaps fall, NZD holds, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gentrack, Freightways, Serko and Air NZ lead today's gains, while a2 Milk, Infratil, Meridian and Tourism Holdings headline the declines

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gentrack, Freightways, Serko and Air NZ lead today's gains, while a2 Milk, Infratil, Meridian and Tourism Holdings headline the declines

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

New dwelling consent numbers up 11.7% in year to February - retirement village unit numbers still in the doldrums

New dwelling consent numbers up 11.7% in year to February - retirement village unit numbers still in the doldrums

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport head named as Corrections' CE Jeremy Lightfoot

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport head named as Corrections' CE Jeremy Lightfoot

Will Glovinsky says basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

Will Glovinsky says basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses

Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses

Rabobank NZ posts annual profit increase, says outlook for the agriculture sector remains bright despite oil shock

Rabobank NZ posts annual profit increase, says outlook for the agriculture sector remains bright despite oil shock

After a horrid March, risk sentiment is ending the month on a more positive note, on hope that the war can end soon. But on the battleground nothing much has changed. US equities surge, global rates lower, oil lower

After a horrid March, risk sentiment is ending the month on a more positive note, on hope that the war can end soon. But on the battleground nothing much has changed. US equities surge, global rates lower, oil lower

US data mixed; Canada GDP expands; China PMI's expand; Japan & Korea industrial production weaker; passenger air travel rises; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.2

US data mixed; Canada GDP expands; China PMI's expand; Japan & Korea industrial production weaker; passenger air travel rises; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.2

Number of homes for sale hit 11-year high in March even though new listings were flat

Number of homes for sale hit 11-year high in March even though new listings were flat

Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis 'disappointed that New Zealand is bearing the brunt'

Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis 'disappointed that New Zealand is bearing the brunt'

Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track

Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; business sentiment dives, Fonterra gets its Lactalis cash, borrowers & savers less active, LGFA goes big, swaps on hold, NZX firm, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; business sentiment dives, Fonterra gets its Lactalis cash, borrowers & savers less active, LGFA goes big, swaps on hold, NZX firm, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Air NZ, Investore Property, F&P Healthcare, and Heartland gain while Tourism Holdings, Fletchers, Channel Infrastructure, and Vulcan Steel are the top decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Air NZ, Investore Property, F&P Healthcare, and Heartland gain while Tourism Holdings, Fletchers, Channel Infrastructure, and Vulcan Steel are the top decliners

Housing values flat overall in Q1 this year but there were big regional variations

Housing values flat overall in Q1 this year but there were big regional variations

ANZ's Business Outlook survey for the March month captures a rapidly darkening mood across the New Zealand economy as realisation dawns the Middle East crisis won't be short lived

ANZ's Business Outlook survey for the March month captures a rapidly darkening mood across the New Zealand economy as realisation dawns the Middle East crisis won't be short lived

‘Let Auckland get on with building Auckland’: Government to introduce legislation that bumps housing capacity requirement in Auckland’s housing intensification plan from 2 million to 1.4 million

‘Let Auckland get on with building Auckland’: Government to introduce legislation that bumps housing capacity requirement in Auckland’s housing intensification plan from 2 million to 1.4 million