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US markets weaker; Canadian building stronger; China loan demand weak; India loan demand strong; Japan wins tariff battle with the US; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, silver retreats; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
13th Dec 25, 8:38am
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US markets weaker; Canadian building stronger; China loan demand weak; India loan demand strong; Japan wins tariff battle with the US; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, silver retreats; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
More properties on offer but fewer selling under the hammer at the latest auctions
13th Dec 25, 6:00am
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More properties on offer but fewer selling under the hammer at the latest auctions
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more rate hikes, retail shows small gains, factory PMI stays positive, Auckland housing completions stay low, swaps hold for short terms, NZD holds, & more
12th Dec 25, 4:18pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more rate hikes, retail shows small gains, factory PMI stays positive, Auckland housing completions stay low, swaps hold for short terms, NZD holds, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers include Ryman, Kathmandu, Hallensteins, and SkyTV while the big decliners are led by Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy, and F&P Healthcare
12th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers include Ryman, Kathmandu, Hallensteins, and SkyTV while the big decliners are led by Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy, and F&P Healthcare
The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
12th Dec 25, 2:36pm
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The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
Despite the downturn in residential construction, new home completions in Auckland are up by more than 50% compared to pre-Covid levels
12th Dec 25, 1:14pm
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Despite the downturn in residential construction, new home completions in Auckland are up by more than 50% compared to pre-Covid levels
Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
12th Dec 25, 9:58am
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Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
12th Dec 25, 9:35am
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
12th Dec 25, 8:05am
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
US data lackluster; Canada posts surprise trade surplus; Japan business sentiment rises; Australian labour market weaker; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold jumps, silver at another new record; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
12th Dec 25, 7:28am
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US data lackluster; Canada posts surprise trade surplus; Japan business sentiment rises; Australian labour market weaker; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold jumps, silver at another new record; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; asking prices weaken, solid improvements in business data, Opes censured, NZGB demand still hot, flood risks & mitigation in focus, swaps dip, NZD firm, & more
11th Dec 25, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; asking prices weaken, solid improvements in business data, Opes censured, NZGB demand still hot, flood risks & mitigation in focus, swaps dip, NZD firm, & more
Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details
11th Dec 25, 3:19pm
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Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher, SkyTV, Serko, and Ryman headline the gains but Scales, EBOS, Tourism Holdings, and Kiwi Property Group lead the decliners
11th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher, SkyTV, Serko, and Ryman headline the gains but Scales, EBOS, Tourism Holdings, and Kiwi Property Group lead the decliners
NZ Govt Bond Tender #974; Tender Date 11 Dec 2025
11th Dec 25, 2:45pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #974; Tender Date 11 Dec 2025
Opes censured by FMA for breaching financial advice provider obligations, Opes says FMA didn't identify any actual client harm
11th Dec 25, 11:44am
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Opes censured by FMA for breaching financial advice provider obligations, Opes says FMA didn't identify any actual client harm
2025 Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion explains how advanced economies in Europe (or elsewhere) can find their way back to the technological frontier
11th Dec 25, 10:45am
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2025 Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion explains how advanced economies in Europe (or elsewhere) can find their way back to the technological frontier
Rabobank falls into line with a reduced season milk payout forecast as they watch milk production rises globally
11th Dec 25, 10:43am
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Rabobank falls into line with a reduced season milk payout forecast as they watch milk production rises globally
Average asking prices on Trade Me Property cooled in most regions in November
11th Dec 25, 10:07am
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Average asking prices on Trade Me Property cooled in most regions in November
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue's bombshell proposals for changing the taxation of loans to shareholders
11th Dec 25, 9:12am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue's bombshell proposals for changing the taxation of loans to shareholders
US Fed cuts as expected; US payroll costs inflate; Canada holds its rate; China CPI stays low; IMF upgrades China growth; UST 10yr at 4.16%; gold firm, silver at another new record; oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62
11th Dec 25, 8:09am
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US Fed cuts as expected; US payroll costs inflate; Canada holds its rate; China CPI stays low; IMF upgrades China growth; UST 10yr at 4.16%; gold firm, silver at another new record; oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62
NZ rates market selloff continued yesterday, with the 5-year swap rate rising to its highest level since March
11th Dec 25, 7:21am
NZ rates market selloff continued yesterday, with the 5-year swap rate rising to its highest level since March
Institute of International Finance debt monitor flags growing leverage in the AI sector, sees momentum for private credit
11th Dec 25, 5:00am
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Institute of International Finance debt monitor flags growing leverage in the AI sector, sees momentum for private credit
Finance Minister Nicola Willis suggests borrowers should shop around and make banks compete with each other
10th Dec 25, 4:32pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis suggests borrowers should shop around and make banks compete with each other
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; QV can't find rising house prices, dairy prices fall again, emigration eases, traffic not growing, tourism tops out, swaps firmish, NZD stable, & more
10th Dec 25, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; QV can't find rising house prices, dairy prices fall again, emigration eases, traffic not growing, tourism tops out, swaps firmish, NZD stable, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vista Group, Napier Port, EBOS, and Freightways advance; Gentrack, SkyTV, Sanford, and the NZX retreat
10th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vista Group, Napier Port, EBOS, and Freightways advance; Gentrack, SkyTV, Sanford, and the NZX retreat