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S&P500 hits a fresh record intra-day high and has registered near 10% gains in the quarter outstripping other indices. US Treasury Secretary wants to avoid longer end treasury supply. US Treasury yields decline and the curve flattens
1st Jul 25, 7:52am
S&P500 hits a fresh record intra-day high and has registered near 10% gains in the quarter outstripping other indices. US Treasury Secretary wants to avoid longer end treasury supply. US Treasury yields decline and the curve flattens
US data weak and US budget bill debated; India slows; China holds slow; air cargo volumes get tariff push; air travel rises; Aussie house prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold up but oil dips; NZ$1 = 60.9 USc; TWI-5 = 68.1
1st Jul 25, 7:19am
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US data weak and US budget bill debated; India slows; China holds slow; air cargo volumes get tariff push; air travel rises; Aussie house prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold up but oil dips; NZ$1 = 60.9 USc; TWI-5 = 68.1
Stock levels high, asking prices down on Realestate.co.nz in June
1st Jul 25, 5:04am
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Stock levels high, asking prices down on Realestate.co.nz in June
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some smaller banks cut fixed home loan rates, FHB's borrow+buy more aggressively, jobs data doesn't look flash, Business sentiment 'difficult', swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
30th Jun 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some smaller banks cut fixed home loan rates, FHB's borrow+buy more aggressively, jobs data doesn't look flash, Business sentiment 'difficult', swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
Oppo's Reno13 Pro is more of a 'premium lite' phone than a mid-range device
30th Jun 25, 3:38pm
Oppo's Reno13 Pro is more of a 'premium lite' phone than a mid-range device
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Heartland, Ryman, Scales, and Kathmandu rise; Fletcher, Mercury, Summerset and Infratil fall to start the week
30th Jun 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Heartland, Ryman, Scales, and Kathmandu rise; Fletcher, Mercury, Summerset and Infratil fall to start the week
Given NZ has passed 'peak tractor', Brad Olsen wonders what a new bellwether could be for the state of primary sector spending and investment
30th Jun 25, 1:58pm
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Given NZ has passed 'peak tractor', Brad Olsen wonders what a new bellwether could be for the state of primary sector spending and investment
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the business environment continues to be difficult for many
30th Jun 25, 1:23pm
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ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the business environment continues to be difficult for many
Monthly filled jobs data shows a slight rise in May, but figures for the previous two months have been revised down; the primary sector is a ray of sunshine in a gloomy labour market
30th Jun 25, 11:26am
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Monthly filled jobs data shows a slight rise in May, but figures for the previous two months have been revised down; the primary sector is a ray of sunshine in a gloomy labour market
Farm subsidies look set to survive the US Government budgetary process despite widespread cost cutting elsewhere
30th Jun 25, 10:42am
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Farm subsidies look set to survive the US Government budgetary process despite widespread cost cutting elsewhere
Race and class, eh? Can’t win with ‘em, can’t win without ‘em. Order your popcorn now
30th Jun 25, 10:07am
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Race and class, eh? Can’t win with ‘em, can’t win without ‘em. Order your popcorn now
The Bank for International Settlements' Hyun Song Shin says a stabilising force is required in turbulent times
30th Jun 25, 9:00am
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The Bank for International Settlements' Hyun Song Shin says a stabilising force is required in turbulent times
Brian Easton on why Government borrowing is limited
30th Jun 25, 8:25am
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Brian Easton on why Government borrowing is limited
Roger J Kerr says the erratic Trump directly interfering in the workings of the independent Federal Reserve was just another reason for foreign investors to further reduce their confidence in the US Government and the US economy
30th Jun 25, 8:13am
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Roger J Kerr says the erratic Trump directly interfering in the workings of the independent Federal Reserve was just another reason for foreign investors to further reduce their confidence in the US Government and the US economy
After recovering from a dip on tariff concerns, the S&P500 closed at a record high. US core PCE deflator benign but above expectations. Real consumption soft. OPEC+ is considering a further increase in supply
30th Jun 25, 7:43am
After recovering from a dip on tariff concerns, the S&P500 closed at a record high. US core PCE deflator benign but above expectations. Real consumption soft. OPEC+ is considering a further increase in supply
Eyes on China's economic resilience and American household finances; Canada attacked by US Big Tech via Trump and by Chinese video surveillance; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68
30th Jun 25, 7:19am
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Eyes on China's economic resilience and American household finances; Canada attacked by US Big Tech via Trump and by Chinese video surveillance; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68
The average price first home buyers are paying for a home has hardly moved since October last year but record numbers are taking out low equity loans
29th Jun 25, 3:30pm
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The average price first home buyers are paying for a home has hardly moved since October last year but record numbers are taking out low equity loans
A gold analyst says ongoing fiscal concerns will likely lead to bond market volatility, ultimately supporting the gold market as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets
29th Jun 25, 12:46pm
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A gold analyst says ongoing fiscal concerns will likely lead to bond market volatility, ultimately supporting the gold market as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets
Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer
29th Jun 25, 6:01am
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Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer
Shang-Jin Wei identifies areas where inter-regional cooperation can make up for the abdication of American leadership
28th Jun 25, 9:29am
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Shang-Jin Wei identifies areas where inter-regional cooperation can make up for the abdication of American leadership
Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes
28th Jun 25, 9:15am
Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes
Susan Harris points out that contrary to farmer lobby claims, the conversion of pastoral land to carbon forestry is minor and decreasing. The shrinking of the sheep industry well predates carbon forestry
28th Jun 25, 9:10am
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Susan Harris points out that contrary to farmer lobby claims, the conversion of pastoral land to carbon forestry is minor and decreasing. The shrinking of the sheep industry well predates carbon forestry
Bankers, lawyers and accountants could be unintentionally helping facilitate economic abuse, Australian research suggests
28th Jun 25, 9:00am
Bankers, lawyers and accountants could be unintentionally helping facilitate economic abuse, Australian research suggests
US consumers signal recession with affluent consumers now struggling too; US ramps up bullying of Canada, EU; Japan rice imports surge; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68
28th Jun 25, 8:22am
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US consumers signal recession with affluent consumers now struggling too; US ramps up bullying of Canada, EU; Japan rice imports surge; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68
Numbers up a tad at the latest auctions compared to the previous short week, with 39% selling under the hammer
28th Jun 25, 6:00am
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Numbers up a tad at the latest auctions compared to the previous short week, with 39% selling under the hammer