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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?

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; TSB launches low 1yr mortgage rate, retail spending turns up, road activity gives mixed signals, immigration patterns change, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; TSB launches low 1yr mortgage rate, retail spending turns up, road activity gives mixed signals, immigration patterns change, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more

Latest Reserve Bank figures show a big change in preference for home owners in December, with floating mortgages pushed to the sidelines and longer term fixed rate mortgages coming to the fore

Latest Reserve Bank figures show a big change in preference for home owners in December, with floating mortgages pushed to the sidelines and longer term fixed rate mortgages coming to the fore

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vulcan Steel, Napier Port, Property for Industry, and Precinct top today's gainers as Freightways, SkyCity casino, Ryman, and Serko are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vulcan Steel, Napier Port, Property for Industry, and Precinct top today's gainers as Freightways, SkyCity casino, Ryman, and Serko are the main decliners

New Zealand secondary schools increasingly popular with overseas students, tertiary institutions not so much

New Zealand secondary schools increasingly popular with overseas students, tertiary institutions not so much

Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says there's been an encouraging lift in discretionary spending, with particularly large increases in spending in the hospitality sector, as well as increased sales of furnishings and other household durables

Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says there's been an encouraging lift in discretionary spending, with particularly large increases in spending in the hospitality sector, as well as increased sales of furnishings and other household durables

Even as banks start to raise mortgage rates again, the yields on outstanding mortgages are continuing to drop, albeit slowly

Even as banks start to raise mortgage rates again, the yields on outstanding mortgages are continuing to drop, albeit slowly

Broadly weaker USD overnight. Strong rise in Japanese equities after PM Takaichi wins a strong mandate to govern. JPY recovers after early weakness

Broadly weaker USD overnight. Strong rise in Japanese equities after PM Takaichi wins a strong mandate to govern. JPY recovers after early weakness

US expected inflation falls; US dollar weaker; Chinese ready for Spring Festival; Taiwan exports shine again; Australian household spending slips; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold, silver & oil rise; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

US expected inflation falls; US dollar weaker; Chinese ready for Spring Festival; Taiwan exports shine again; Australian household spending slips; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold, silver & oil rise; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

The Government shortlists proposals to import LNG in Taranaki with plans to sign a contract by mid-year, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

The Government shortlists proposals to import LNG in Taranaki with plans to sign a contract by mid-year, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; rates move up for home loans and TDs, rental affordability improves, FMG cops fine for misleading, Foran's next gig, swaps flat, NZD little-changed, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; rates move up for home loans and TDs, rental affordability improves, FMG cops fine for misleading, Foran's next gig, swaps flat, NZD little-changed, & more

Landslides are New Zealand’s deadliest natural hazard. Tom Robinson asks why we still tolerate the risk

Landslides are New Zealand’s deadliest natural hazard. Tom Robinson asks why we still tolerate the risk

BNZ economists think the Reserve Bank will start to raise interest rates in the third quarter of this year but won't want to signpost that yet in its first Official Cash Rate review for the year next week

BNZ economists think the Reserve Bank will start to raise interest rates in the third quarter of this year but won't want to signpost that yet in its first Official Cash Rate review for the year next week

More residential properties available to rent while rents are falling with huge improvement in rental availability and affordability in Wellington, Realestate.co.nz says

More residential properties available to rent while rents are falling with huge improvement in rental availability and affordability in Wellington, Realestate.co.nz says

Term deposit rates are moving off their recent lows with 4%+ rates starting to spread. Surprisingly the major banks are at the forefront of the rises

Term deposit rates are moving off their recent lows with 4%+ rates starting to spread. Surprisingly the major banks are at the forefront of the rises

Brian Easton says there are politicians who are more than a comms team

Brian Easton says there are politicians who are more than a comms team

Roger J Kerr says the markets are struggling to draw clearcut conclusions on whether US inflation and employment are going higher or lower

Roger J Kerr says the markets are struggling to draw clearcut conclusions on whether US inflation and employment are going higher or lower

Join fellow readers and do our latest quiz, a great challenge to start the week off with

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Chris Trotter says there are 'heaps' of lessons New Zealanders can learn from what is unfolding in the United Kingdom

Chris Trotter says there are 'heaps' of lessons New Zealanders can learn from what is unfolding in the United Kingdom

ASB comes back again for more mortgage rate rises. Kiwibank also raises rates. They also adjusted TD rates up, but only to rivals' levels

ASB comes back again for more mortgage rate rises. Kiwibank also raises rates. They also adjusted TD rates up, but only to rivals' levels

US equities rebound into the end of last week. US Treasury yields higher. US consumer sentiment improves but concerns remain about the labour market

US equities rebound into the end of last week. US Treasury yields higher. US consumer sentiment improves but concerns remain about the labour market

China's reserves swell; US labour market data weakens; Japan & Thai elections decisive; German factory orders surge; Australian trade surplus shrinks; UST 10yr at 4.21%; gold, silver & oil stable; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 63.8

China's reserves swell; US labour market data weakens; Japan & Thai elections decisive; German factory orders surge; Australian trade surplus shrinks; UST 10yr at 4.21%; gold, silver & oil stable; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 63.8