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2026 kicks off with our largest home loan lender raising its floating rate (as a profit improver) but others are not likely to follow

2026 kicks off with our largest home loan lender raising its floating rate (as a profit improver) but others are not likely to follow

Reserve Bank Financial Policy Committee to make financial stability decisions by consensus 'wherever possible'

Reserve Bank Financial Policy Committee to make financial stability decisions by consensus 'wherever possible'

Yes, those big touchscreens in cars are dangerous and buttons are coming back, Milad Haghani says

Yes, those big touchscreens in cars are dangerous and buttons are coming back, Milad Haghani says

NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising

NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising

Nolan Fahrenkopf says rogue nations are capitalising on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programmes

Nolan Fahrenkopf says rogue nations are capitalising on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programmes

Mohamed El-Erian thinks that last year's economic tailwinds will give way to more challenging conditions as the AI narrative fades

Mohamed El-Erian thinks that last year's economic tailwinds will give way to more challenging conditions as the AI narrative fades

Kiwis spent more on food and less on other goods in December, while Boxing Day sales were quieter

Kiwis spent more on food and less on other goods in December, while Boxing Day sales were quieter

Fed Chair Powell reveals Justice Department criminal threats raising concerns over central bank independence. Precious metals reach record highs. US dollar weaker against G10 currencies. NZD outperforms

Fed Chair Powell reveals Justice Department criminal threats raising concerns over central bank independence. Precious metals reach record highs. US dollar weaker against G10 currencies. NZD outperforms

Bogus claims against Fed boss being watched closely; Indian CPI stay low; Australian household spending rises; Google's AI chops power its valuation; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold hits new record, oil stable; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Bogus claims against Fed boss being watched closely; Indian CPI stay low; Australian household spending rises; Google's AI chops power its valuation; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold hits new record, oil stable; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Department of Justice subpoenas 'a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Department of Justice subpoenas 'a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President'

NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026, Rod McNaughton says

NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026, Rod McNaughton says

'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says

'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says

Unlike the sanguine outlook reviews from many others, David Skilling says 2026 will be another disruptive year of structural global economic and geopolitical change

Unlike the sanguine outlook reviews from many others, David Skilling says 2026 will be another disruptive year of structural global economic and geopolitical change

We look at the forces that will influence our borrowing interest rates in 2026. Some of the significant ones are out of our local control, but others are not

We look at the forces that will influence our borrowing interest rates in 2026. Some of the significant ones are out of our local control, but others are not

Brian Easton notes we are a small, isolated nation and we need to design our institutions accordingly. We should avoid uncritically imitating larger nations

Brian Easton notes we are a small, isolated nation and we need to design our institutions accordingly. We should avoid uncritically imitating larger nations

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – changes ahead for not-for-profits, and a look back at 2025

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – changes ahead for not-for-profits, and a look back at 2025

Chris Trotter asks, if ever there was a need for heavy-handed regulation, then surely, isn't it in relation to people’s confidential health information?

Chris Trotter asks, if ever there was a need for heavy-handed regulation, then surely, isn't it in relation to people’s confidential health information?

Roger J Kerr is watching US jobs deteriorate rapidly – and the FX markets are slow to work it out

Roger J Kerr is watching US jobs deteriorate rapidly – and the FX markets are slow to work it out

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Eyes on some big key US decisions including for tariffs; better balance for Canada jobs; strong Indian loan growth, Taiwan exports; EU cements huge new FTA; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold zooms, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

Eyes on some big key US decisions including for tariffs; better balance for Canada jobs; strong Indian loan growth, Taiwan exports; EU cements huge new FTA; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold zooms, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

Lynda Moore says financial freedom isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Start with small, intentional steps, and watch your confidence grow. This year, make your money work for you, not against you

Lynda Moore says financial freedom isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Start with small, intentional steps, and watch your confidence grow. This year, make your money work for you, not against you

Interest rates will fall in 2026 only if the economy fails to pick up steam AND inflation falls from here. The combination seems unlikely as we start the new year. More likely, savers will be in demand

Interest rates will fall in 2026 only if the economy fails to pick up steam AND inflation falls from here. The combination seems unlikely as we start the new year. More likely, savers will be in demand

The World Gold Council sees the sharp rises in precious metal prices as quite divergent. Silver and platinum are responding to short supply, while gold to risk. Gold may be more resilient in the long term as politics skews the economic cycle

The World Gold Council sees the sharp rises in precious metal prices as quite divergent. Silver and platinum are responding to short supply, while gold to risk. Gold may be more resilient in the long term as politics skews the economic cycle

US data weakish across the board; Japan household spending rises; China inflation stays low; Indian loan growth rises; EU retail rises; huge new trade bloc formed; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold zooms, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

US data weakish across the board; Japan household spending rises; China inflation stays low; Indian loan growth rises; EU retail rises; huge new trade bloc formed; UST 10yr at 4.18%; gold zooms, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

Desmond Lachman identifies the main risks that could drag down the US president's favourite economic indicator

Desmond Lachman identifies the main risks that could drag down the US president's favourite economic indicator