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NZ receives 189 Active Investor Plus visa applications, which has potential to bring in $845 million in investment, Govt says

NZ receives 189 Active Investor Plus visa applications, which has potential to bring in $845 million in investment, Govt says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu leads the gainers alongside Summerset, Hallensteins, and The Warehouse. Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Vista, and Vulcan Steel are among the biggest decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu leads the gainers alongside Summerset, Hallensteins, and The Warehouse. Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Vista, and Vulcan Steel are among the biggest decliners

A bid for NZX-listed Smartpay extends US payments technology giant Shift4's global push

A bid for NZX-listed Smartpay extends US payments technology giant Shift4's global push

Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold says the Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on which of the 'competing growth and inflation drivers' will dominate over the rest of the year

Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold says the Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on which of the 'competing growth and inflation drivers' will dominate over the rest of the year

Brian Easton examines the inherent failure of the Trump strategy to make America great again

Brian Easton examines the inherent failure of the Trump strategy to make America great again

Roger J Kerr suggests the US Fed should be providing alternative scenarios to the markets, with likely monetary responses to each scenario

Roger J Kerr suggests the US Fed should be providing alternative scenarios to the markets, with likely monetary responses to each scenario

ASB's latest rate reductions are uninspiring for customers, embedding levels all their main rivals were already at, and reinforcing that rate competition is now more perfunctory than real at present

ASB's latest rate reductions are uninspiring for customers, embedding levels all their main rivals were already at, and reinforcing that rate competition is now more perfunctory than real at present

One of the great pitfalls of political nostalgia is that the protagonists of the present can all too easily be mistaken for the antagonists of the past

One of the great pitfalls of political nostalgia is that the protagonists of the present can all too easily be mistaken for the antagonists of the past

Further escalation in Middle East conflict to weigh on investor risk appetite and underpin oil prices. Fed Governor Waller said the central bank could cut rates as soon as July highlighting the split amongst the FOMC

Further escalation in Middle East conflict to weigh on investor risk appetite and underpin oil prices. Fed Governor Waller said the central bank could cut rates as soon as July highlighting the split amongst the FOMC

Weak FDI extends in China; weaker US data leading to recession signals; many central banks review rates; iron ore demand wavers; UST 10yr at 4.38%; gold and oil hold; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 67.7, cryptos dip

Weak FDI extends in China; weaker US data leading to recession signals; many central banks review rates; iron ore demand wavers; UST 10yr at 4.38%; gold and oil hold; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 67.7, cryptos dip

Michael Strain argues that a free-enterprise system is not merely a tool, as J.D. Vance has argued, but an end in itself

Michael Strain argues that a free-enterprise system is not merely a tool, as J.D. Vance has argued, but an end in itself

Term deposit rates are slowly spiraling down as household bank accounts get flusher faster than loan demand. The DCS isn't helping either

Term deposit rates are slowly spiraling down as household bank accounts get flusher faster than loan demand. The DCS isn't helping either

New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years

New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years

To understand bank profitability, it helps to understand the net interest margin. Banks are commodity businesses and small margin movements make a big difference. Big is always better in any commodity business

To understand bank profitability, it helps to understand the net interest margin. Banks are commodity businesses and small margin movements make a big difference. Big is always better in any commodity business

Plastic pollution could trigger wave of environmental and health litigation, Swiss Re warns

Plastic pollution could trigger wave of environmental and health litigation, Swiss Re warns

Dambisa Moyo warns investors not to rely on past playbooks as long-ignored vulnerabilities hit asset values

Dambisa Moyo warns investors not to rely on past playbooks as long-ignored vulnerabilities hit asset values

Willem Buiter and Anne Sibert expect policy-induced inflation to drive nominal losses on outstanding US Treasuries

Willem Buiter and Anne Sibert expect policy-induced inflation to drive nominal losses on outstanding US Treasuries

Lynda Moore warns that wealth without wellbeing often doesn't end well. Sudden monetary wealth can be incredibly destabilising. Here are five things to help you navigate the stresses you will face

Lynda Moore warns that wealth without wellbeing often doesn't end well. Sudden monetary wealth can be incredibly destabilising. Here are five things to help you navigate the stresses you will face

Leading indicators point to an upcoming US recession; Japanese inflation pressure eases; China FDI still very weak; China steel signals weak; many policy rate reviews; UST 10yr at 4.38%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 67.7

Leading indicators point to an upcoming US recession; Japanese inflation pressure eases; China FDI still very weak; China steel signals weak; many policy rate reviews; UST 10yr at 4.38%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 67.7

Just 35% of the Auckland properties that sold at auction achieved prices above or at least equal to new Rating Valuations

Just 35% of the Auckland properties that sold at auction achieved prices above or at least equal to new Rating Valuations

A major reinsurer looks at risks that matter to insurers today and those that will in the future. These will be significant drivers of household and business insurance premiums and coverage limits

A major reinsurer looks at risks that matter to insurers today and those that will in the future. These will be significant drivers of household and business insurance premiums and coverage limits

Two deceased estates in Auckland sell for more than $2.6 million combined at auction, net proceeds to go to charity

Two deceased estates in Auckland sell for more than $2.6 million combined at auction, net proceeds to go to charity

Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai

Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, rents down, GDP up, more bond issuance, cost of living & economy health top issues, swaps stable, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, rents down, GDP up, more bond issuance, cost of living & economy health top issues, swaps stable, NZD dips, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #952; Tender Date 19 Jun 2025

NZ Govt Bond Tender #952; Tender Date 19 Jun 2025