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US equities fall by more than 1%, US Treasury yields lower on risk-off vibe. Yen and ultra-long JGBs continue to rally after Takaichi's big election win

US equities fall by more than 1%, US Treasury yields lower on risk-off vibe. Yen and ultra-long JGBs continue to rally after Takaichi's big election win

US data weak ahead of CPI release; Study confirms US pays the tariff-taxes; India CPI rises; China ready for big holiday; Australia inflation expectations rise; UST 10yr at 4.11%; gold and oil down; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

US data weak ahead of CPI release; Study confirms US pays the tariff-taxes; India CPI rises; China ready for big holiday; Australia inflation expectations rise; UST 10yr at 4.11%; gold and oil down; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds discusses economic leadership, retirement and focusing on 'growth that makes life better for everyone' at the New Zealand Economics Forum

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds discusses economic leadership, retirement and focusing on 'growth that makes life better for everyone' at the New Zealand Economics Forum

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, renters on top, more houses sell at a loss, Crown accounts tell a story, ANZ up, IAG down, swaps firmish, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, renters on top, more houses sell at a loss, Crown accounts tell a story, ANZ up, IAG down, swaps firmish, NZD stable, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #979; Tender Date 12 Feb 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #979; Tender Date 12 Feb 2026

‘Tax policy certainty needs to span successive governments’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks investment boost policy, productivity and the long term at the New Zealand Economics Forum

‘Tax policy certainty needs to span successive governments’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks investment boost policy, productivity and the long term at the New Zealand Economics Forum

Cotality's Pain & Gain Report shows 17.4% of Auckland residential sales were loss-making in the fourth quarter last year

Cotality's Pain & Gain Report shows 17.4% of Auckland residential sales were loss-making in the fourth quarter last year

Importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges, Jen Purdie says

Importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges, Jen Purdie says

CEO Vittoria Shortt says when ASB finds issues it works with regulators to fix them as interim results highlight 3 court cases against the bank

CEO Vittoria Shortt says when ASB finds issues it works with regulators to fix them as interim results highlight 3 court cases against the bank

Erin Lockwood considers whether recent developments could threaten the greenback's hegemonic status

Erin Lockwood considers whether recent developments could threaten the greenback's hegemonic status

Stronger than expected US labour market figures all round - payrolls up 130k, unemployment rate drops to 4.3%. Market pares expected rate cuts this year, US Treasuries curve flattens

Stronger than expected US labour market figures all round - payrolls up 130k, unemployment rate drops to 4.3%. Market pares expected rate cuts this year, US Treasuries curve flattens

Financial markets sceptical of US jobs report; US budget deficit to get much worse; China faces return of deflation; Australia gets borrowing surge; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold up, oil up; NZ$1 = 60.6 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

Financial markets sceptical of US jobs report; US budget deficit to get much worse; China faces return of deflation; Australia gets borrowing surge; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold up, oil up; NZ$1 = 60.6 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

Strong annual growth in rental activity in final quarter of 2025, but rents were softer overall

Strong annual growth in rental activity in final quarter of 2025, but rents were softer overall

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, ready-mixed concrete at turning point?, corruption issues grow, ASB NIM rises, Westpac's view aggressive, swaps & NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, ready-mixed concrete at turning point?, corruption issues grow, ASB NIM rises, Westpac's view aggressive, swaps & NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Sky TV, a2 Milk, and Investore Property lead the gains for the NZX50; Serko, EBOS, Tourism Holdings, and Freightways are the main the decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Sky TV, a2 Milk, and Investore Property lead the gains for the NZX50; Serko, EBOS, Tourism Holdings, and Freightways are the main the decliners

Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims

Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims

Finance Minister says purpose of the review of Covid-19 monetary policy is 'to learn from experience'

Finance Minister says purpose of the review of Covid-19 monetary policy is 'to learn from experience'

In their forthcoming first economic outlook for the year, Westpac's economists now think there will be SIX hikes of the OCR during next year as the current excess capacity in the economy is swallowed up more quickly than earlier expected

In their forthcoming first economic outlook for the year, Westpac's economists now think there will be SIX hikes of the OCR during next year as the current excess capacity in the economy is swallowed up more quickly than earlier expected

Robin Rivaton argues that decoupling from China requires not only switching suppliers, but cultivating comparable industrial density

Robin Rivaton argues that decoupling from China requires not only switching suppliers, but cultivating comparable industrial density

ASB CEO sees 'more confidence in the economy' as rising costs hold down half-year profit increase despite net interest margin rise

ASB CEO sees 'more confidence in the economy' as rising costs hold down half-year profit increase despite net interest margin rise

Transport Minister Chris Bishop isn't opposed to compulsory third party car insurance but says ‘the gains from making something mandatory are not necessarily as high’ as people think

Transport Minister Chris Bishop isn't opposed to compulsory third party car insurance but says ‘the gains from making something mandatory are not necessarily as high’ as people think

Lynda Moore says money conversations feel lighter and more productive when they’re grounded in understanding rather than blame

Lynda Moore says money conversations feel lighter and more productive when they’re grounded in understanding rather than blame

Soft US retail sales data bolsters the case for Fed easing. US Treasury yields decline led by longer maturities. Yen gains against the US dollar while moves in other G10 currencies were modest

Soft US retail sales data bolsters the case for Fed easing. US Treasury yields decline led by longer maturities. Yen gains against the US dollar while moves in other G10 currencies were modest

Dairy prices rise again; US retail impulse sags; US household debt rises as do delinquencies; Australian sentiment mixed; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold down & silver up, oil drifts; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

Dairy prices rise again; US retail impulse sags; US household debt rises as do delinquencies; Australian sentiment mixed; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold down & silver up, oil drifts; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?