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Only Willie Jackson possesses the credentials to meld together a new Labour message that is, at one and the same moment, staunchly working-class, union-friendly, and which speaks to the hundreds-of-thousands of urban Māori untethered to the neo-tribal cap
20th May 24, 9:23am
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Only Willie Jackson possesses the credentials to meld together a new Labour message that is, at one and the same moment, staunchly working-class, union-friendly, and which speaks to the hundreds-of-thousands of urban Māori untethered to the neo-tribal cap
Equities up, yields up, crude up, gold up, US dollar down. It has been a huge week for commodities: oversized gains for precious and base metals. Post US CPI little has changed. Headline local upcoming event is the RBNZ decision
20th May 24, 8:57am
Equities up, yields up, crude up, gold up, US dollar down. It has been a huge week for commodities: oversized gains for precious and base metals. Post US CPI little has changed. Headline local upcoming event is the RBNZ decision
Brian Easton offers an economic perspective on the Fast Track Approvals Bill
20th May 24, 8:45am
Brian Easton offers an economic perspective on the Fast Track Approvals Bill
Roger J Kerr says the constant stream of weaker economic outcomes in New Zealand has not resulted in a weaker NZ dollar over the last 12 months because NZ interest rates are expected to stay higher for longer, relative to US interest rates
20th May 24, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr says the constant stream of weaker economic outcomes in New Zealand has not resulted in a weaker NZ dollar over the last 12 months because NZ interest rates are expected to stay higher for longer, relative to US interest rates
China announced measures to stabilise the property market boosting domestic stocks. They eased property lending requirements allowing more flexibility for minimum mortgage rates. UST yields moved higher, fully reversing the post-CPI decline
20th May 24, 7:21am
China announced measures to stabilise the property market boosting domestic stocks. They eased property lending requirements allowing more flexibility for minimum mortgage rates. UST yields moved higher, fully reversing the post-CPI decline
US corporate earnings strong; China retail soft; China starts huge housing rescue; India growth to extend; UST 10yr 4.42%; gold eases slightly; oil stays up; NZ$1 = 61.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.4
20th May 24, 7:19am
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US corporate earnings strong; China retail soft; China starts huge housing rescue; India growth to extend; UST 10yr 4.42%; gold eases slightly; oil stays up; NZ$1 = 61.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.4
Qiyuan Xu argues that high capital outflows - largely the result of US policy - have resulted in an undervalued Chinese currency
19th May 24, 9:30am
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Qiyuan Xu argues that high capital outflows - largely the result of US policy - have resulted in an undervalued Chinese currency
Everyone wants to know when the RBNZ will cut the OCR, but the central bank's likely to want to give as few clues as possible at its latest OCR review in the coming week
19th May 24, 6:01am
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Everyone wants to know when the RBNZ will cut the OCR, but the central bank's likely to want to give as few clues as possible at its latest OCR review in the coming week
David Skilling notes investment is strengthening across advanced economies for economic & geopolitical reasons, with effects from commodity prices to macro policy & productivity growth
18th May 24, 9:28am
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David Skilling notes investment is strengthening across advanced economies for economic & geopolitical reasons, with effects from commodity prices to macro policy & productivity growth
Sony Music Group the latest to take aim at AI with model training data opt-out by default
18th May 24, 9:16am
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Sony Music Group the latest to take aim at AI with model training data opt-out by default
The Coalition Government has an opportunity to design a conservative tax reform package reducing the need for more radical reforms, Dan Brunskill says
18th May 24, 9:10am
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The Coalition Government has an opportunity to design a conservative tax reform package reducing the need for more radical reforms, Dan Brunskill says
China data mixed; China goes all-in on housing rescue; UN sees India rising; EU inflation eases; nickel price jumps; SkyCity hit less than expected; UST 10yr 4.42%; gold at ATH and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.4
18th May 24, 8:37am
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China data mixed; China goes all-in on housing rescue; UN sees India rising; EU inflation eases; nickel price jumps; SkyCity hit less than expected; UST 10yr 4.42%; gold at ATH and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.4
Relatively flat residential auction numbers and sales rates
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; PPI's underpin inflation, Stobo to the FMA, S&P explains its Watercare position, swaps firmish, NZD on hold, & more
17th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; PPI's underpin inflation, Stobo to the FMA, S&P explains its Watercare position, swaps firmish, NZD on hold, & more
Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
17th May 24, 12:36pm
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Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly names ex-BT Funds Management CEO Craig Stobo as FMA Chairman
17th May 24, 11:33am
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly names ex-BT Funds Management CEO Craig Stobo as FMA Chairman
A huge overhang of unsold properties is squeezing the housing market in buyers' favour
17th May 24, 9:57am
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A huge overhang of unsold properties is squeezing the housing market in buyers' favour
US Treasuries see yields steadily higher, reversing the fall seen following the US CPI release the previous night. This hasn’t perturbed equity markets, with the Dow Jones index breaking 40,000 for the first time
17th May 24, 7:52am
US Treasuries see yields steadily higher, reversing the fall seen following the US CPI release the previous night. This hasn’t perturbed equity markets, with the Dow Jones index breaking 40,000 for the first time
China mulls full property sector rescue; US data stable with upside suggestions; ECB says risks being ignored; copper at ATH; freight rates up again; UST 10yr 4.38%; gold down and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.2 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
17th May 24, 7:22am
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China mulls full property sector rescue; US data stable with upside suggestions; ECB says risks being ignored; copper at ATH; freight rates up again; UST 10yr 4.38%; gold down and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.2 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding
17th May 24, 5:00am
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Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding
David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity
17th May 24, 5:00am
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David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity
Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
16th May 24, 4:18pm
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Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage cuts but a reverse mortgage rate hike, Fonterra speeds its transition, farm wallets shut, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more
16th May 24, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage cuts but a reverse mortgage rate hike, Fonterra speeds its transition, farm wallets shut, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more
NZ Govt Bond Tender #904; Tender Date 16 May 2024
16th May 24, 2:40pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #904; Tender Date 16 May 2024
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show ahead of the imminent introduction of debt to income restrictions (DTIs) the numbers of new loans on high DTIs are well below the proposed limits
16th May 24, 2:38pm
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show ahead of the imminent introduction of debt to income restrictions (DTIs) the numbers of new loans on high DTIs are well below the proposed limits
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