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The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation outlook but sees risks tilting to the upside, even though they still think the inflation pressure is transitory
9th Dec 25, 4:33pm
The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation outlook but sees risks tilting to the upside, even though they still think the inflation pressure is transitory
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes; sharp shift to floating rate mortgages, dramatic RMA reform, Tower fined, quiz ready for you, swaps keep pushing higher, NZD holds, & more
9th Dec 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes; sharp shift to floating rate mortgages, dramatic RMA reform, Tower fined, quiz ready for you, swaps keep pushing higher, NZD holds, & more
The Red Bank hikes some fixed home loan rates by 30 basis points citing recent swap rate movements, also raises some term deposit rates by a similar amount
9th Dec 25, 3:54pm
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The Red Bank hikes some fixed home loan rates by 30 basis points citing recent swap rate movements, also raises some term deposit rates by a similar amount
Tower Insurance to pay $7 million penalty after the FMA says it used advertised multi-policy discounts to attract and keep customers but did not have ‘systems that could reliably deliver on the promised discount’
9th Dec 25, 3:31pm
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Tower Insurance to pay $7 million penalty after the FMA says it used advertised multi-policy discounts to attract and keep customers but did not have ‘systems that could reliably deliver on the promised discount’
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; gainers are led by SkyTV, Gentrack, Kathmandu and Tourism Holdings; decliners are led by Infratil, Vista Group, Mercury and Stride Property Group
9th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; gainers are led by SkyTV, Gentrack, Kathmandu and Tourism Holdings; decliners are led by Infratil, Vista Group, Mercury and Stride Property Group
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Replacing the Resource Management Act: Government introduces new planning system, with RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop saying new system will strengthen property rights and restore 'freedom' for New Zealanders
9th Dec 25, 1:00pm
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Replacing the Resource Management Act: Government introduces new planning system, with RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop saying new system will strengthen property rights and restore 'freedom' for New Zealanders
Did your mortgage broker 'suggest' shifting to a floating mortgage rate now in preparation for lower fixed rates in the future would be a good idea? You might want to re-think the quality of that 'suggestion'
9th Dec 25, 10:04am
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Did your mortgage broker 'suggest' shifting to a floating mortgage rate now in preparation for lower fixed rates in the future would be a good idea? You might want to re-think the quality of that 'suggestion'
Finance Now working with Visa and others in open-loop payment system for vehicle fleet management
9th Dec 25, 9:54am
Finance Now working with Visa and others in open-loop payment system for vehicle fleet management
European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance
9th Dec 25, 7:53am
European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance
US inflation expectations stable; US forced to subsidise farmers; Japan GDP shrinks; China exports zoom, surplus tops U$1 tln; German industrial production rises; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold holds, oil dips; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
9th Dec 25, 7:20am
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US inflation expectations stable; US forced to subsidise farmers; Japan GDP shrinks; China exports zoom, surplus tops U$1 tln; German industrial production rises; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold holds, oil dips; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
Latest Reserve Bank figures show a third of owner-occupier mortgage money uplifted from new mortgages in October was on floating rates as home owners seemingly bet on further fixed rate cuts that might not come
9th Dec 25, 5:00am
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show a third of owner-occupier mortgage money uplifted from new mortgages in October was on floating rates as home owners seemingly bet on further fixed rate cuts that might not come
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kāinga Ora cuts most mortgage rates; retail card activity up, farmer sentiment high but dipping, confidence in Govt low & fragile, swaps rise, NZD stable, & more
8th Dec 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kāinga Ora cuts most mortgage rates; retail card activity up, farmer sentiment high but dipping, confidence in Govt low & fragile, swaps rise, NZD stable, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vital Healthcare surges +7% to lead NZX50; Stride Property, Spark and Infratil edge higher as Kathmandu, SkyTV, Scales and Serko retreat
8th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vital Healthcare surges +7% to lead NZX50; Stride Property, Spark and Infratil edge higher as Kathmandu, SkyTV, Scales and Serko retreat
New Zealand’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach, Karen Scott says
8th Dec 25, 11:30am
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New Zealand’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach, Karen Scott says
Although dairy farmers are feeling more anxious about their outlook, the other sectors remain very positive, according to the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey
8th Dec 25, 10:49am
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Although dairy farmers are feeling more anxious about their outlook, the other sectors remain very positive, according to the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey
FMA Chairman Craig Stobo temporarily steps down while MBIE investigates matters raised about him
8th Dec 25, 9:54am
FMA Chairman Craig Stobo temporarily steps down while MBIE investigates matters raised about him
Are those the ghostly chuckles of Robert Muldoon echoing down the parliamentary corridors?
8th Dec 25, 9:19am
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Are those the ghostly chuckles of Robert Muldoon echoing down the parliamentary corridors?
The Minister of Finance says New Zealand is the best place to be, but Brian Easton says, parochialism aside, are we doing anything to ensure it really is?
8th Dec 25, 8:57am
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The Minister of Finance says New Zealand is the best place to be, but Brian Easton says, parochialism aside, are we doing anything to ensure it really is?
Roger J Kerr says the likely Fed appointment is clearly another negative factor for the US dollar value as global investors/fund managers lose confidence in the independence of the Federal Reserve
8th Dec 25, 8:40am
Roger J Kerr says the likely Fed appointment is clearly another negative factor for the US dollar value as global investors/fund managers lose confidence in the independence of the Federal Reserve
The next quiz is out now. Take a break to test your skills against many of our readers
8th Dec 25, 8:00am
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The next quiz is out now. Take a break to test your skills against many of our readers
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
8th Dec 25, 7:21am
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
US credit card debt rises, sentiment less bad; Canadian jobs rise on part-time work; China reserves inch up; India cuts; Japan spending falls; FAO food prices dip; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold slips, oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
8th Dec 25, 7:19am
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US credit card debt rises, sentiment less bad; Canadian jobs rise on part-time work; China reserves inch up; India cuts; Japan spending falls; FAO food prices dip; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold slips, oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9
Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?
7th Dec 25, 4:35pm
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Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?
Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely
7th Dec 25, 4:07pm
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Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely
Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model
7th Dec 25, 3:17pm
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Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model