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Dambisa Moyo highlights four indicators of excessive market exuberance and predicts how it might end
27th Oct 25, 9:36am
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Dambisa Moyo highlights four indicators of excessive market exuberance and predicts how it might end
Chris Trotter notes that vast edifices, paid for by wealthy aristocrats to secure favours, have historically been the special preserve of kings and emperors, not democratically-elected and democratically-accountable presidents
27th Oct 25, 9:21am
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Chris Trotter notes that vast edifices, paid for by wealthy aristocrats to secure favours, have historically been the special preserve of kings and emperors, not democratically-elected and democratically-accountable presidents
Roger J Kerr sees markets expecting a US Fed rate cut believing the tariff-cost impact has largely passed, offset by other costs being restrained. For NZ, the bad news is now all behind us, and the NZD should rise from here
27th Oct 25, 9:03am
Roger J Kerr sees markets expecting a US Fed rate cut believing the tariff-cost impact has largely passed, offset by other costs being restrained. For NZ, the bad news is now all behind us, and the NZD should rise from here
Eyes on China-US summit; other countries make deals but move away from US trade; PMIs positive; China FDI recovers; some sharp commodity price jumps; UST 10yr at 4.01%; gold and oil hold NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
27th Oct 25, 8:12am
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Eyes on China-US summit; other countries make deals but move away from US trade; PMIs positive; China FDI recovers; some sharp commodity price jumps; UST 10yr at 4.01%; gold and oil hold NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
Jun Du explains how US trade policy has devastated American soybean farmers, and why the damage will be permanent
26th Oct 25, 1:26pm
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Jun Du explains how US trade policy has devastated American soybean farmers, and why the damage will be permanent
Isaiah Andrews & Maryam Farboodi point to bond market signals that complicate the narrative about AI technology's game-changing potential
26th Oct 25, 11:24am
Isaiah Andrews & Maryam Farboodi point to bond market signals that complicate the narrative about AI technology's game-changing potential
A gold analyst says a portfolio that includes gold adds resiliency, and the diversification benefits remain as relevant as ever amid raging political & economic crosscurrents
26th Oct 25, 10:52am
A gold analyst says a portfolio that includes gold adds resiliency, and the diversification benefits remain as relevant as ever amid raging political & economic crosscurrents
Would the Labour Party’s first policy proposals actually create any jobs?
With 'Enshittification', Cory Doctorow explains why things really are getting worse and what could be done about it.
25th Oct 25, 9:24am
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With 'Enshittification', Cory Doctorow explains why things really are getting worse and what could be done about it.
Government advised to broaden the legal definition of money laundering as part of 'significant shift in NZ’s approach to financial crime'
25th Oct 25, 9:20am
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Government advised to broaden the legal definition of money laundering as part of 'significant shift in NZ’s approach to financial crime'
Allan Barber likes the way the dairy sector has developed with one major company, a strong follower, and a small number of specialist companies each with its own narrow but successful product range
25th Oct 25, 9:16am
Allan Barber likes the way the dairy sector has developed with one major company, a strong follower, and a small number of specialist companies each with its own narrow but successful product range
US inflation edges up but less than expected, sentiment edges down; Canada gets under Trump's skin; India & Japan expansions roll on; Russia cuts; UST 10yr at 4.00%; gold rises and oil dips NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
25th Oct 25, 9:04am
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US inflation edges up but less than expected, sentiment edges down; Canada gets under Trump's skin; India & Japan expansions roll on; Russia cuts; UST 10yr at 4.00%; gold rises and oil dips NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
More properties being auctioned but lower mortgage rates don't appear to be feeding into higher prices so far
25th Oct 25, 6:00am
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More properties being auctioned but lower mortgage rates don't appear to be feeding into higher prices so far
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; SBS Bank's outsized TD special has ended, larger borrowing for next-step purchasers, eyes on US CPI, gold turns up again, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more
24th Oct 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; SBS Bank's outsized TD special has ended, larger borrowing for next-step purchasers, eyes on US CPI, gold turns up again, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges up; Oceania, Vital Healthcare, Vector, and PFI lead the gainers, but SkyCity casino, Kathmandu, Turners, and F&P Healthcare are the big decliners
24th Oct 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges up; Oceania, Vital Healthcare, Vector, and PFI lead the gainers, but SkyCity casino, Kathmandu, Turners, and F&P Healthcare are the big decliners
Reserve Bank says Cabinet has agreed to recommendations to progress an amendment bill to change the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act
24th Oct 25, 11:22am
Reserve Bank says Cabinet has agreed to recommendations to progress an amendment bill to change the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act
Keith Woodford is concerned record high prices will slide back especially for lamb when the main killing season resumes. He urges farmers to approach these next few months with extra caution
24th Oct 25, 9:10am
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Keith Woodford is concerned record high prices will slide back especially for lamb when the main killing season resumes. He urges farmers to approach these next few months with extra caution
Squirrel's David Cunningham reckons the home loan market will get a sub-4% fixed mortgage rate by early 2026 - if the OCR falls another -25 bps
24th Oct 25, 8:01am
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Squirrel's David Cunningham reckons the home loan market will get a sub-4% fixed mortgage rate by early 2026 - if the OCR falls another -25 bps
Oil prices surge as US sanctions Russia’s largest oil producers. US Treasury yields higher as the market looks ahead to the release of delayed US CPI data. Precious metal prices have stabilised after sharp declines earlier in the week
24th Oct 25, 7:48am
Oil prices surge as US sanctions Russia’s largest oil producers. US Treasury yields higher as the market looks ahead to the release of delayed US CPI data. Precious metal prices have stabilised after sharp declines earlier in the week
Mixed US data; mixed Canada data; China builds next 5-yr Plan; China & US to meet soon; freight rates rise; crypto fraudster pardoned by Trump; UST 10yr at 3.99%; gold rises and oil surges on Russia sanctions; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
24th Oct 25, 7:19am
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Mixed US data; mixed Canada data; China builds next 5-yr Plan; China & US to meet soon; freight rates rise; crypto fraudster pardoned by Trump; UST 10yr at 3.99%; gold rises and oil surges on Russia sanctions; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
The Red Bank comes back for more, making sure it has two market leading fixed rate terms. It also cuts term deposit rates. The Co-operative Bank cuts both as well
23rd Oct 25, 4:00pm
The Red Bank comes back for more, making sure it has two market leading fixed rate terms. It also cuts term deposit rates. The Co-operative Bank cuts both as well
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Kiwibank then Westpac trim mortgage rates, homes for FHBs now affordable, granny flat rules eased, emissions fall, swaps stable, NZD softish, & more
23rd Oct 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Kiwibank then Westpac trim mortgage rates, homes for FHBs now affordable, granny flat rules eased, emissions fall, swaps stable, NZD softish, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vista, F&P Healthcare, Heartland and Kathmandu lead gains, Gentrack, Briscoes, SkyTV, and Serko weigh on the index
23rd Oct 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vista, F&P Healthcare, Heartland and Kathmandu lead gains, Gentrack, Briscoes, SkyTV, and Serko weigh on the index
NZ Govt Bond Tender #968; Tender Date 23 Oct 2025
23rd Oct 25, 2:40pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #968; Tender Date 23 Oct 2025
White elephant? Hardly, Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas, Andrew Blakers, Harry Armstrong-Thawley & Timothy Weber say
23rd Oct 25, 11:54am
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White elephant? Hardly, Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas, Andrew Blakers, Harry Armstrong-Thawley & Timothy Weber say