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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac makes rate changes, busy rental market in Auckland, granny flat rules in effect, household savings fall, S&P warns in way NZ should notice, swaps fall, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac makes rate changes, busy rental market in Auckland, granny flat rules in effect, household savings fall, S&P warns in way NZ should notice, swaps fall, NZD stable, & more

Auckland's housing supply is about to get more spatially concentrated under Plan Change 120, implying more housing choice, better use of infrastructure, and higher productivity

Auckland's housing supply is about to get more spatially concentrated under Plan Change 120, implying more housing choice, better use of infrastructure, and higher productivity

Dave Ananth makes the case for some basic 'reasonable' flexibility in the way interest is charged on student loans while the borrower is overseas

Dave Ananth makes the case for some basic 'reasonable' flexibility in the way interest is charged on student loans while the borrower is overseas

John Hawkins argues the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

John Hawkins argues the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows coalition parties slightly ahead of opposition parties heading into election year

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows coalition parties slightly ahead of opposition parties heading into election year

As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company

As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company

Rising geopolitical tensions hit risk sentiment and weigh on US equities. Limited market rection to US retail sales and PPI data. Oil prices extend recent gain. Metals continue winning streak

Rising geopolitical tensions hit risk sentiment and weigh on US equities. Limited market rection to US retail sales and PPI data. Oil prices extend recent gain. Metals continue winning streak

US data mixed with dodgy aspects; China trade surplus huge; Japanese machine tool orders jump; South Korean surprise; global growth stable; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold up , silver zooms again; oil on hold; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

US data mixed with dodgy aspects; China trade surplus huge; Japanese machine tool orders jump; South Korean surprise; global growth stable; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold up , silver zooms again; oil on hold; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ANZ ups its floating rate, property signals turn mostly positive, better labour market signals, better milk powder prices, swaps up, gold up, NZ$1 = 57.3 USc, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ANZ ups its floating rate, property signals turn mostly positive, better labour market signals, better milk powder prices, swaps up, gold up, NZ$1 = 57.3 USc, & more

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman and other leading central bankers 'stand in full solidarity' with US Fed & its Chairman Jerome Powell against pressure from Donald Trump

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman and other leading central bankers 'stand in full solidarity' with US Fed & its Chairman Jerome Powell against pressure from Donald Trump

QV says residential property value rises becoming more widespread across NZ, but pace is modest

QV says residential property value rises becoming more widespread across NZ, but pace is modest

Lynda Moore says being clear about your goals for 2026, as well as the method of achieving them, is the key to success

Lynda Moore says being clear about your goals for 2026, as well as the method of achieving them, is the key to success

David Mahon sees China growing in confidence it will lead an Asia-centric renewal, even with India included

David Mahon sees China growing in confidence it will lead an Asia-centric renewal, even with India included

Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance, Emre Tarim says

Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance, Emre Tarim says

US core CPI undershoots expectations for the second consecutive month. Oil prices gain 3% and approach two-month highs. US dollar recovers from the decline earlier in the week

US core CPI undershoots expectations for the second consecutive month. Oil prices gain 3% and approach two-month highs. US dollar recovers from the decline earlier in the week

US inflation unchanged; US jobs weak; sentiment surveys waver; Japan data good, snap election likely; Australia sentiment eases; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold stable, silver higher; oil up; NZ$1 = 57.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

US inflation unchanged; US jobs weak; sentiment surveys waver; Japan data good, snap election likely; Australia sentiment eases; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold stable, silver higher; oil up; NZ$1 = 57.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

Although the rate of increase has tailed off over the past two years, residential construction costs remain very high with the pandemic rises now baked in. But builders sense better demand in 2026

Although the rate of increase has tailed off over the past two years, residential construction costs remain very high with the pandemic rises now baked in. But builders sense better demand in 2026

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