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New mortgage rate cuts from Kiwibank show the most likely market reductions in May may come in the longer fixed terms
5th May 25, 10:05am
New mortgage rate cuts from Kiwibank show the most likely market reductions in May may come in the longer fixed terms
Visa and Mastercard launch AI driven online commerce offerings
Brian Easton has a look at a major US study that suggests Americans are not paying enough attention to the working class
5th May 25, 9:04am
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Brian Easton has a look at a major US study that suggests Americans are not paying enough attention to the working class
Roger J Kerr says populist politicians promising the earth to get elected, invariably get found out when they discover it is impossible to deliver on the bribes offered up to the voters
5th May 25, 8:46am
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Roger J Kerr says populist politicians promising the earth to get elected, invariably get found out when they discover it is impossible to deliver on the bribes offered up to the voters
Signs of potential de-escalation in the trade war between the US and China plus resilient US labour market data boosts equity markets
5th May 25, 7:11am
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Signs of potential de-escalation in the trade war between the US and China plus resilient US labour market data boosts equity markets
Chris Trotter assesses the reasons for Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party's big election win in Australia
4th May 25, 7:12pm
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Chris Trotter assesses the reasons for Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party's big election win in Australia
Spain-Portugal blackouts: what actually happened, and what can Iberia and Europe learn from it?
4th May 25, 7:02pm
Spain-Portugal blackouts: what actually happened, and what can Iberia and Europe learn from it?
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are likely to show a continuation of the recent rise in unemployment. David Hargreaves has a look at what we might expect
4th May 25, 5:00am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are likely to show a continuation of the recent rise in unemployment. David Hargreaves has a look at what we might expect
A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences in what it means to live a good life
3rd May 25, 9:17am
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A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences in what it means to live a good life
Fewer properties on offer, fewer selling under the hammer
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Westpac fined, ASB & POLi team up, KiwiSaver funds dip, Bob Jones dies & more
2nd May 25, 3:51pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Westpac fined, ASB & POLi team up, KiwiSaver funds dip, Bob Jones dies & more
New dwelling consents picked up in March perhaps signalling the start of an upturn for residential construction
2nd May 25, 12:05pm
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New dwelling consents picked up in March perhaps signalling the start of an upturn for residential construction
Finance Minister Nicola Willis sees 'a lot of ways' to support Kiwibank's NZ identity after bank's CEO says it doesn't make sense at this stage to rule out offshore capital
2nd May 25, 9:26am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis sees 'a lot of ways' to support Kiwibank's NZ identity after bank's CEO says it doesn't make sense at this stage to rule out offshore capital
Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it, Sophie Mitra points out
2nd May 25, 9:25am
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Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it, Sophie Mitra points out
US equities higher after strong earnings reports from Microsoft and Meta; ISM PMI didn’t fall as much as expected, even if there are clear signs of cracks opening in the US economy. Chatter that the US is trying to initiate trade talks with China
2nd May 25, 7:43am
US equities higher after strong earnings reports from Microsoft and Meta; ISM PMI didn’t fall as much as expected, even if there are clear signs of cracks opening in the US economy. Chatter that the US is trying to initiate trade talks with China
US data extends its weak run; eyes on US jobs report; Japan holds rate; Aussie trade balance average; container freight rates fall; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold drops sharply and oil stays down; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 67.4
2nd May 25, 7:19am
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US data extends its weak run; eyes on US jobs report; Japan holds rate; Aussie trade balance average; container freight rates fall; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold drops sharply and oil stays down; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 67.4
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac shifts two TD rates, asking prices dropping, listing levels very high, open banking closer, passport fee to rise +15%, tax wedge low, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
1st May 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac shifts two TD rates, asking prices dropping, listing levels very high, open banking closer, passport fee to rise +15%, tax wedge low, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
NZ Govt Bond Tender #945; Tender Date 1 May 2025
1st May 25, 2:40pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #945; Tender Date 1 May 2025
Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
1st May 25, 12:40pm
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Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
A mountain of unsold stock and falling asking prices do not bode well for the housing market over winter but buyers will be happy - vendors not so much
1st May 25, 10:43am
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A mountain of unsold stock and falling asking prices do not bode well for the housing market over winter but buyers will be happy - vendors not so much
Latest RBNZ figures show the pile of troubled mortgages grew by 11.5% in the first quarter of this year; meanwhile the pile of mortgages held by investors had its biggest rise in March for nearly four years
1st May 25, 10:26am
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Latest RBNZ figures show the pile of troubled mortgages grew by 11.5% in the first quarter of this year; meanwhile the pile of mortgages held by investors had its biggest rise in March for nearly four years
New Zealander Shayne Elliott, the departing ANZ Group CEO, has had plenty to say about NZ during his tenure
1st May 25, 10:21am
New Zealander Shayne Elliott, the departing ANZ Group CEO, has had plenty to say about NZ during his tenure
The government plans to regulate carbon capture technologies – but who will be the regulating agency?
1st May 25, 10:19am
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The government plans to regulate carbon capture technologies – but who will be the regulating agency?
US economy contracts in Q1 amid a pre-tariff implementation surge in imports. Absolute moves in financial markets relatively small despite the economic data deluge
1st May 25, 7:47am
US economy contracts in Q1 amid a pre-tariff implementation surge in imports. Absolute moves in financial markets relatively small despite the economic data deluge
US economic activity shrinks; payrolls grow much slower; Walmart rolls over on tariffs; China starts holiday; Aussie inflation holds, boosting rate cut bets; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold down and oil drops hard; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc; TWI-5 = 67.6
1st May 25, 7:19am
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US economic activity shrinks; payrolls grow much slower; Walmart rolls over on tariffs; China starts holiday; Aussie inflation holds, boosting rate cut bets; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold down and oil drops hard; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc; TWI-5 = 67.6