20th Apr 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; mortgage rate changes, realtor commission gusher, eyes on dairy auction, Yellen-Robertson talk, swaps firm, NZD up, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; mortgage rate changes, realtor commission gusher, eyes on dairy auction, Yellen-Robertson talk, swaps firm, NZD up, & more
20th Apr 21, 1:43pm
David Chaston finds that businesses are not investing more, despite record low interest rates, record low business tax rates, and governments that win long stable terms
David Chaston finds that businesses are not investing more, despite record low interest rates, record low business tax rates, and governments that win long stable terms
20th Apr 21, 1:27pm
Trusts lawyer Tammy McLeod looks at what you need to consider when think your trust is no longer needed and you want to wind it up
Trusts lawyer Tammy McLeod looks at what you need to consider when think your trust is no longer needed and you want to wind it up
20th Apr 21, 11:12am
The real estate industry a big time winner from the Reserve Bank's strategy of forcing down interest rates to record lows
The real estate industry a big time winner from the Reserve Bank's strategy of forcing down interest rates to record lows
20th Apr 21, 10:30am
When suppliers agree to prevent, restrict or limit their supply or production into a market where they are competing, they are acting as an illegal cartel - even when market demand falls sharply causing oversupply
When suppliers agree to prevent, restrict or limit their supply or production into a market where they are competing, they are acting as an illegal cartel - even when market demand falls sharply causing oversupply
20th Apr 21, 10:28am
How trying to time the market by dipping in and out of the NZ share market could've costed or benefited you in 2020
How trying to time the market by dipping in and out of the NZ share market could've costed or benefited you in 2020
20th Apr 21, 8:52am
Diana Clement reports on the shock, confusion and uncertainty about critical details missing from the government’s housing policy package
Diana Clement reports on the shock, confusion and uncertainty about critical details missing from the government’s housing policy package
20th Apr 21, 8:50am
Nouriel Roubini joins the great inflation debate by highlighting the neglected threat of persistent negative supply shocks
Nouriel Roubini joins the great inflation debate by highlighting the neglected threat of persistent negative supply shocks
20th Apr 21, 7:53am
USD remains under pressure. EUR breaks above 1.20, NZD approaches 0.72. Equities pull back, global rates drift higher
USD remains under pressure. EUR breaks above 1.20, NZD approaches 0.72. Equities pull back, global rates drift higher
20th Apr 21, 7:23am
US debt growth mirrors China's; Canada & Australia in new housebuilding boom; Japanese exports shine; China travel recovers; UN warns on climate consequences; UST 10yr at 1.60%; oil and gold steady; NZ$1 = 71.8 USc; TWI-5 = 73.5
US debt growth mirrors China's; Canada & Australia in new housebuilding boom; Japanese exports shine; China travel recovers; UN warns on climate consequences; UST 10yr at 1.60%; oil and gold steady; NZ$1 = 71.8 USc; TWI-5 = 73.5
19th Apr 21, 5:26pm
Big four banks deliver strong financial performance in December quarter as housing market goes ballistic
Big four banks deliver strong financial performance in December quarter as housing market goes ballistic
19th Apr 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; service sector expanding again, Auckland auction activity slows sharply, bitcoin recovers partly, swaps and NZD unchanged, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; service sector expanding again, Auckland auction activity slows sharply, bitcoin recovers partly, swaps and NZD unchanged, & more
19th Apr 21, 3:33pm
Kiwibank economists say housing supply should be able to meet demand by 2024 and we could even see an over-supply, leading to improved affordability; house price growth to fall to 1% by end of 2022
Kiwibank economists say housing supply should be able to meet demand by 2024 and we could even see an over-supply, leading to improved affordability; house price growth to fall to 1% by end of 2022
19th Apr 21, 11:59am
Economist Brian Easton has a quick look at what may be some of the key strategic issues the government might be thinking through in a run up to a wellbeing budget
Economist Brian Easton has a quick look at what may be some of the key strategic issues the government might be thinking through in a run up to a wellbeing budget
19th Apr 21, 11:41am
The Week in Tax. Cryptoassets under the spotlight; 10 years of compulsory zero rating for land transactions; and a warning for trustees moving to Australia
The Week in Tax. Cryptoassets under the spotlight; 10 years of compulsory zero rating for land transactions; and a warning for trustees moving to Australia
19th Apr 21, 11:35am
Economists see short term inflationary pressures due to one-off costs, but expect these to recede as the year goes on and see little imminent need for interest rate rises
Economists see short term inflationary pressures due to one-off costs, but expect these to recede as the year goes on and see little imminent need for interest rate rises
19th Apr 21, 11:24am
The overall sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auction has declined for five weeks in a row
The overall sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auction has declined for five weeks in a row
19th Apr 21, 9:34am
Good data from China (and the US) has boosted copper and helped the NZDUSD to one-month highs last week. This commodity story will be driven by Friday’s global PMI numbers
Good data from China (and the US) has boosted copper and helped the NZDUSD to one-month highs last week. This commodity story will be driven by Friday’s global PMI numbers
19th Apr 21, 9:07am
Guy Trafford despairs at the quailty of the 'information' Immigration NZ works with, suspecting it is a department full of bureaucrats that either don't know NZ's regional geography, or ignore the obvious
Guy Trafford despairs at the quailty of the 'information' Immigration NZ works with, suspecting it is a department full of bureaucrats that either don't know NZ's regional geography, or ignore the obvious
19th Apr 21, 8:45am
Roger J Kerr says the contrast between the current US and New Zealand economic trends is stark, worrying and negative for the NZ dollar
Roger J Kerr says the contrast between the current US and New Zealand economic trends is stark, worrying and negative for the NZ dollar
19th Apr 21, 8:00am
Chris Trotter asks whether the Government’s proposed 'cure for hate speech is worse than the complaint
Chris Trotter asks whether the Government’s proposed 'cure for hate speech is worse than the complaint
19th Apr 21, 7:49am
NZD and AUD ease back on Friday after a strong week. Not much market-moving news on Friday. Equities continue to grind higher, USD lower. US rates stabilise
NZD and AUD ease back on Friday after a strong week. Not much market-moving news on Friday. Equities continue to grind higher, USD lower. US rates stabilise
19th Apr 21, 7:19am
China records strong recovery, but powered by dirty energy, debt; US economic confidence higher; Fed eyes tapering; global pandemic not easing; UST 10yr at 1.59%; oil steady, gold up; NZ$1 = 71.5 USc; TWI-5 = 73.4; bitcoin slumps
China records strong recovery, but powered by dirty energy, debt; US economic confidence higher; Fed eyes tapering; global pandemic not easing; UST 10yr at 1.59%; oil steady, gold up; NZ$1 = 71.5 USc; TWI-5 = 73.4; bitcoin slumps
18th Apr 21, 9:39am
Mariana Mazzucato calls for a return to mission-oriented public-sector procurement and leadership in the common interest
Mariana Mazzucato calls for a return to mission-oriented public-sector procurement and leadership in the common interest
18th Apr 21, 6:01am
A deep dive into what's causing wholesale electricity prices to soar and manufacturers curtail production
A deep dive into what's causing wholesale electricity prices to soar and manufacturers curtail production