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Financial markets worry about growing risks; US data mixed; Canada popular with investors; Singapore data strong; container freight rates dip; UST 10yr at 4.02%; gold dips, oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.2

Financial markets worry about growing risks; US data mixed; Canada popular with investors; Singapore data strong; container freight rates dip; UST 10yr at 4.02%; gold dips, oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.2

AI skills demand surges, but still remains a small portion of job market, Seek report finds

AI skills demand surges, but still remains a small portion of job market, Seek report finds

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; BNZ cuts some home loan rates, lower income households struggle more with housing costs, business sentiment stays elevated, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; BNZ cuts some home loan rates, lower income households struggle more with housing costs, business sentiment stays elevated, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more

Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says political uncertainty around a possible IPO a challenging factor for potential outside investors in the state-owned bank

Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says political uncertainty around a possible IPO a challenging factor for potential outside investors in the state-owned bank

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Summerset, NZX, SkyTV, and Gentrack rise while Precinct, Air NZ, Skellerup, and Vector all decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Summerset, NZX, SkyTV, and Gentrack rise while Precinct, Air NZ, Skellerup, and Vector all decline

NZ Govt Bond Tender #981; Tender Date 26 Feb 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #981; Tender Date 26 Feb 2026

'The fact is, the economy surprises forecasters all the time, and we’re keeping an open mind'

'The fact is, the economy surprises forecasters all the time, and we’re keeping an open mind'

Increasing proportion of households consider their income is ‘not enough’ or only ‘just enough’ to meet everyday needs, according to Statistics NZ

Increasing proportion of households consider their income is ‘not enough’ or only ‘just enough’ to meet everyday needs, according to Statistics NZ

ANZ NZ economists see little impetus for house prices to rise this year

ANZ NZ economists see little impetus for house prices to rise this year

Our national airline says the half year loss was largely driven by global engine maintenance delays, slower than expected recovery in domestic demand, increasing aviation system costs and a weaker New Zealand currency

Our national airline says the half year loss was largely driven by global engine maintenance delays, slower than expected recovery in domestic demand, increasing aviation system costs and a weaker New Zealand currency

Reductions to some fixed home loan rates may extend the move by borrowers to fix for longer given swirling uncertainties in the short term

Reductions to some fixed home loan rates may extend the move by borrowers to fix for longer given swirling uncertainties in the short term

Kiwibank 'well positioned' CEO says, after half-year profit rise despite lower net interest margin

Kiwibank 'well positioned' CEO says, after half-year profit rise despite lower net interest margin

The reverse mortgage specialist says its on-track to meet its profit target of at least $85 million for the current financial year

The reverse mortgage specialist says its on-track to meet its profit target of at least $85 million for the current financial year

Bank lobby group says RBNZ cash plans will increase the cost of banking for all New Zealanders

Bank lobby group says RBNZ cash plans will increase the cost of banking for all New Zealanders

Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members

Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members

Gigantic surge in global debt; US data tame; Taiwanese jobless low, EU inflation low; China warns US over new tariffs; Australian inflation stays high; UST 10yr at 4.04%; gold up, oil softish again; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 63.3

Gigantic surge in global debt; US data tame; Taiwanese jobless low, EU inflation low; China warns US over new tariffs; Australian inflation stays high; UST 10yr at 4.04%; gold up, oil softish again; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 63.3

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity, Marina Yue Zhang says

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity, Marina Yue Zhang says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; rescuing cash; Pulse prices firm, fx capacity drops; commercial lease availability rises; Aussie inflation stays high, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; rescuing cash; Pulse prices firm, fx capacity drops; commercial lease availability rises; Aussie inflation stays high, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Property for Industry, Gentrack, Tower and SkyCity casino rise as Serko, Ryman, Channel Infrastructure and Vulcan are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Property for Industry, Gentrack, Tower and SkyCity casino rise as Serko, Ryman, Channel Infrastructure and Vulcan are the main decliners

Demand for commercial premises remains modest nationally, although there are some encouraging pockets, mostly in the South Island

Demand for commercial premises remains modest nationally, although there are some encouraging pockets, mostly in the South Island

Auckland-based insurer sanctioned by UK for alleged help with Russian oil trade says decision is wrong and it's considering its options as NZ police probe continues

Auckland-based insurer sanctioned by UK for alleged help with Russian oil trade says decision is wrong and it's considering its options as NZ police probe continues

Reserve Bank opens public consultation on a proposal that would require banks to provide a minimum level of cash services, including withdrawal, deposits and cash exchanging at a cost potentially of about $104 million a year

Reserve Bank opens public consultation on a proposal that would require banks to provide a minimum level of cash services, including withdrawal, deposits and cash exchanging at a cost potentially of about $104 million a year

Stephen Roach welcomes the decision that US President Trump's destructive trade policy is unconstitutional

Stephen Roach welcomes the decision that US President Trump's destructive trade policy is unconstitutional

Recent major bank financial reporting seen as better than expected by analysts

Recent major bank financial reporting seen as better than expected by analysts

US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements

US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements