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Weaker risk sentiment on US-EU political tensions; global equities extend losses; US equities down sharply. No safe-haven bid for bonds; Meltdown in Japan's JGB market spills over into other markets. UST yields push higher

Weaker risk sentiment on US-EU political tensions; global equities extend losses; US equities down sharply. No safe-haven bid for bonds; Meltdown in Japan's JGB market spills over into other markets. UST yields push higher

Dairy prices hold firm; US labour market signals weakish; Chinese households defensive; Taiwan and Malaysia star; German investors upbeat; worries about AI; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold at new ATH; oil firm; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

Dairy prices hold firm; US labour market signals weakish; Chinese households defensive; Taiwan and Malaysia star; German investors upbeat; worries about AI; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold at new ATH; oil firm; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; some smaller mortgage rate changes, more renters lower rents, service sector rises, NZX lower, gold stays high, swaps firmish, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; some smaller mortgage rate changes, more renters lower rents, service sector rises, NZX lower, gold stays high, swaps firmish, NZD rises, & more

Shake-up to Commerce Commission governance proposes the axing of specific grocery and telecommunications commissioner roles

Shake-up to Commerce Commission governance proposes the axing of specific grocery and telecommunications commissioner roles

Jiao Wang asks if US tariffs have failed to bite given China’s trade surplus hit a record US$1.2 trillion

Jiao Wang asks if US tariffs have failed to bite given China’s trade surplus hit a record US$1.2 trillion

Residential rental activity is increasing while rents are softer overall, Tenancy Services data shows

Residential rental activity is increasing while rents are softer overall, Tenancy Services data shows

The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries, which make up about two thirds of our GDP, have moved into expansion for the first time since February 2024

The latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Services Sector Index showed that the services industries, which make up about two thirds of our GDP, have moved into expansion for the first time since February 2024

Fletcher Building selling its problematic construction division to a large French company for over $300 million

Fletcher Building selling its problematic construction division to a large French company for over $300 million

Analysts outline their expectations for the performance of Australian banks from an investor perspective this year

Analysts outline their expectations for the performance of Australian banks from an investor perspective this year

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

Market reaction modest, so far, to Trump's weekend threats. USD broadly weaker although JPY also weak as new election in Japan confirmed. Equities retreat

Market reaction modest, so far, to Trump's weekend threats. USD broadly weaker although JPY also weak as new election in Japan confirmed. Equities retreat

Trump goes full-crass; Canada struggles with the pressures; Japan to get early poll; China data mixed but demographics turn worse; IMF upgrades; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold at new ATH; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.0

Trump goes full-crass; Canada struggles with the pressures; Japan to get early poll; China data mixed but demographics turn worse; IMF upgrades; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold at new ATH; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.0

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some retail rate changes, NZGB hot demand retained, Aussie inflation stays high, China data inconsistent, swaps stable, equities weak, NZD firmish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some retail rate changes, NZGB hot demand retained, Aussie inflation stays high, China data inconsistent, swaps stable, equities weak, NZD firmish, & more

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate, Dudley L. Poston Jr says

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate, Dudley L. Poston Jr says

In his state of the nation address, Christopher Luxon has focused on the Government's reform of KiwiSaver, NCEA and the RMA and says there's 'no room for extravagant election promises'

In his state of the nation address, Christopher Luxon has focused on the Government's reform of KiwiSaver, NCEA and the RMA and says there's 'no room for extravagant election promises'

Residential building consents were picking up in the second half of last year, Statistics NZ data shows

Residential building consents were picking up in the second half of last year, Statistics NZ data shows

Michael Spence assesses venture capitalist Ronald Cohen's argument that a purpose-driven 'revolution' is underway

Michael Spence assesses venture capitalist Ronald Cohen's argument that a purpose-driven 'revolution' is underway

Anna Breman’s call was the right one. The America which Winston Peters seems so determined to placate is fast becoming a nation undeserving of New Zealanders’ allegiance

Anna Breman’s call was the right one. The America which Winston Peters seems so determined to placate is fast becoming a nation undeserving of New Zealanders’ allegiance

Brian Easton says free trade deals can be complicated; so is their analysis

Brian Easton says free trade deals can be complicated; so is their analysis

Roger J Kerr says Governor Breman may be forced to eat her own words that the interest rate markets have become ahead of themselves in pricing-in interest rate increases later in 2026

Roger J Kerr says Governor Breman may be forced to eat her own words that the interest rate markets have become ahead of themselves in pricing-in interest rate increases later in 2026

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US treasury yields rose after Trump comments on chance of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump to impose 10% tariffs on European countries until they support his ambition to acquire Greenland

US treasury yields rose after Trump comments on chance of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump to impose 10% tariffs on European countries until they support his ambition to acquire Greenland

Canada and Beijing make up; Eyes on Japan central bank; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; US data mixed; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold firms; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Canada and Beijing make up; Eyes on Japan central bank; China dumps more US Treasuries; Malaysia and Singapore rise; US data mixed; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold firms; oil dips slightly; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Tylor Cosgrove notes that conspiracy theories spread wider in times of uncertainty, including during war, economic downturn and widespread hardship. He looks at the type of personalities that are drawn to them

Tylor Cosgrove notes that conspiracy theories spread wider in times of uncertainty, including during war, economic downturn and widespread hardship. He looks at the type of personalities that are drawn to them

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else