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It has been hard to win home loan market share over the long run - only BNZ and Kiwibank have managed to do that

It has been hard to win home loan market share over the long run - only BNZ and Kiwibank have managed to do that

US consumers & factories downbeat, but official data surprises with sharp gains; Taiwan exports orders leap; semaglutide now in pill-form; UST 10yr at 4.17%; precious & other metals prices surge; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

US consumers & factories downbeat, but official data surprises with sharp gains; Taiwan exports orders leap; semaglutide now in pill-form; UST 10yr at 4.17%; precious & other metals prices surge; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.4

The IMF's Chart of the Week visuals illustrate major developments during a year of uncertainty - and resilience

The IMF's Chart of the Week visuals illustrate major developments during a year of uncertainty - and resilience

Payments network Worldline reports consumer spending picked up in the third week of December, but spending overall continues to remain below year-ago levels so far this pre-Christmas shopping season

Payments network Worldline reports consumer spending picked up in the third week of December, but spending overall continues to remain below year-ago levels so far this pre-Christmas shopping season

Precious metals star; US retail turns uncertain; Canada PPI rises; Japanese rates rise; China hits EU dairy with duty penalties; India & NZ agree FTA; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold & silver zoom; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Precious metals star; US retail turns uncertain; Canada PPI rises; Japanese rates rise; China hits EU dairy with duty penalties; India & NZ agree FTA; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold & silver zoom; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers dominate with a2 Milk, EBOS, Fletcher Building and Property for Industry lifting lift while Kathmandu, Scales Corp, Vulcan Steel, and Serko decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers dominate with a2 Milk, EBOS, Fletcher Building and Property for Industry lifting lift while Kathmandu, Scales Corp, Vulcan Steel, and Serko decline

Gold's volatility rose in 2025 but from a low base, back to normal levels. Despite the rise, adding gold to a diversified portfolio continues to help reduce overall risk

Gold's volatility rose in 2025 but from a low base, back to normal levels. Despite the rise, adding gold to a diversified portfolio continues to help reduce overall risk

Kiwibank's final fixed home loan rate changes set it as the bank with the lowest six month rate, and the highest three year rate, otherwise similar to its main rivals

Kiwibank's final fixed home loan rate changes set it as the bank with the lowest six month rate, and the highest three year rate, otherwise similar to its main rivals

Despite easing overall demand, New Zealand logs get higher China market share. Also poised for gains in India. Demand from local sawmillers is expected to gradually improve

Despite easing overall demand, New Zealand logs get higher China market share. Also poised for gains in India. Demand from local sawmillers is expected to gradually improve

If not by the people, then in the people’s name. Chris Trotter spells out how Christopher Luxon and his coalition can win in 2026

If not by the people, then in the people’s name. Chris Trotter spells out how Christopher Luxon and his coalition can win in 2026

Brian Easton notes that the government is still borrowing for consumption and suspects neither Nicola Willis nor Ruth Richardson actually understand what is behind their recent public spat

Brian Easton notes that the government is still borrowing for consumption and suspects neither Nicola Willis nor Ruth Richardson actually understand what is behind their recent public spat

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz

It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz

Foreign investors hesitant in China; Japan hawkish rate hike boosts bond yields; Malaysia's imports surge; US consumers unhappy but investors upbeat; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Foreign investors hesitant in China; Japan hawkish rate hike boosts bond yields; Malaysia's imports surge; US consumers unhappy but investors upbeat; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Mohamed El-Erian argues that the US economy is locked in a tense tug-of-war between three distinct futures

Mohamed El-Erian argues that the US economy is locked in a tense tug-of-war between three distinct futures

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Timothy Snyder laments how the assault of algorithms has weakened many basic cultural forms, not the least holiday songs

Timothy Snyder laments how the assault of algorithms has weakened many basic cultural forms, not the least holiday songs

Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations

Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations

Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November

Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November

Interest.co.nz needs a senior, experienced, business or economics journalist to work from our Auckland office

Interest.co.nz needs a senior, experienced, business or economics journalist to work from our Auckland office

US data unconvincing; reaction to Japan rate rise surprises; China's FDI stays weak; Australian wealth surges; Macquarie and ANZ slapped harder; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

US data unconvincing; reaction to Japan rate rise surprises; China's FDI stays weak; Australian wealth surges; Macquarie and ANZ slapped harder; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Interest.co.nz monitored the auctions of 16,613 properties in 2025 with 39% selling under the hammer

Interest.co.nz monitored the auctions of 16,613 properties in 2025 with 39% selling under the hammer

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, SkyCity casino, Infratil, Channel Infrastructure rise while SkyTV, Ryman, Skellerup, and Serko fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, SkyCity casino, Infratil, Channel Infrastructure rise while SkyTV, Ryman, Skellerup, and Serko fall

Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth

Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth