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Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says the Government’s removal of the Reserve Bank’s employment mandate ‘not in the best interest of Kiwis given the unemployment rate we’re seeing now’
3rd Mar 26, 12:58pm
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Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says the Government’s removal of the Reserve Bank’s employment mandate ‘not in the best interest of Kiwis given the unemployment rate we’re seeing now’
Residential building consents up 14.8% in January compared to January last year
3rd Mar 26, 11:36am
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Residential building consents up 14.8% in January compared to January last year
Wasay Majid argues retirement savings and housing affordability policies can no longer be designed in isolation
3rd Mar 26, 10:26am
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Wasay Majid argues retirement savings and housing affordability policies can no longer be designed in isolation
Lynda Moore says focusing on what is within your control, and gently letting go of what is not, creates a sense of steadiness in a world that often feels unpredictable
3rd Mar 26, 9:43am
Lynda Moore says focusing on what is within your control, and gently letting go of what is not, creates a sense of steadiness in a world that often feels unpredictable
Market focus on Middle East. Brent crude up 6%. Gas prices surge. Equity markets mostly weaker, but US equities recover from initial hit. Initial safe haven bid for bonds quickly fades as inflation concerns dominate. USD broadly stronger
3rd Mar 26, 7:58am
Market focus on Middle East. Brent crude up 6%. Gas prices surge. Equity markets mostly weaker, but US equities recover from initial hit. Initial safe haven bid for bonds quickly fades as inflation concerns dominate. USD broadly stronger
US PMI's rise on prices, not orders; most other PMIs rise on strong new order flows; China FDI shows recovery; some key commodity prices jump; air cargo rises; sea freight rates leap; UST 10yr at 4.06%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 59.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9
3rd Mar 26, 7:19am
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US PMI's rise on prices, not orders; most other PMIs rise on strong new order flows; China FDI shows recovery; some key commodity prices jump; air cargo rises; sea freight rates leap; UST 10yr at 4.06%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 59.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9
Inland Revenue behind most company liquidations, and switching between big 4 banks a key mortgage market driver, Centrix says
3rd Mar 26, 5:00am
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Inland Revenue behind most company liquidations, and switching between big 4 banks a key mortgage market driver, Centrix says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's up to the US and Israel to assert whether attack on Iran is legal or not, New Zealand will have to 'wait and see' when it comes to potential economic impacts
2nd Mar 26, 7:21pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's up to the US and Israel to assert whether attack on Iran is legal or not, New Zealand will have to 'wait and see' when it comes to potential economic impacts
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; strong buyers market signal, filled jobs in yo-yo pattern, more savers get chance to raid KiwiSaver balances, log prices stable, swaps hold nervously, NZD dips slightly, & more
2nd Mar 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; strong buyers market signal, filled jobs in yo-yo pattern, more savers get chance to raid KiwiSaver balances, log prices stable, swaps hold nervously, NZD dips slightly, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts the month with a substantial fall on global risk aversion. There a just 22 gainers today, but 61 decliners
2nd Mar 26, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts the month with a substantial fall on global risk aversion. There a just 22 gainers today, but 61 decliners
Financial and commodity markets are reacting to the new war and geopolitical crisis. Here are some initial reactions as they affect us
2nd Mar 26, 12:32pm
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Financial and commodity markets are reacting to the new war and geopolitical crisis. Here are some initial reactions as they affect us
Filled jobs growth returned again in January following a dip in December
Log prices are little-changed, but higher shipping costs, partly because backhaul capacity is lower, is leading customers to get charged more for this recovery. Domestic demand comes with rising hopes
2nd Mar 26, 11:24am
Log prices are little-changed, but higher shipping costs, partly because backhaul capacity is lower, is leading customers to get charged more for this recovery. Domestic demand comes with rising hopes
Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business
2nd Mar 26, 10:11am
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Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business
Brian Easton says 'plan' is more than a four-letter word exercise
New Zealand Debt Market to take one for the team, as Reserve Bank financial stability settings override public bank bond issuance
2nd Mar 26, 9:37am
New Zealand Debt Market to take one for the team, as Reserve Bank financial stability settings override public bank bond issuance
New residential listings and total stock levels on Realestate.co.nz both at their highest levels in more than a decade
2nd Mar 26, 9:34am
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New residential listings and total stock levels on Realestate.co.nz both at their highest levels in more than a decade
Roger J Kerr says both the passive and active forces determining the NZ dollar value appear much more positive than negative as we move further into 2026
2nd Mar 26, 9:09am
Roger J Kerr says both the passive and active forces determining the NZ dollar value appear much more positive than negative as we move further into 2026
There is a fresh new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now
2nd Mar 26, 8:26am
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There is a fresh new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to higher oil prices and renewed demand for safe‑haven assets. Banks under pressure on private credit concerns. 10Y US treasuries trade towards the low point from October
2nd Mar 26, 7:49am
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to higher oil prices and renewed demand for safe‑haven assets. Banks under pressure on private credit concerns. 10Y US treasuries trade towards the low point from October
Risk aversion to grip markets, causing volatility; US PPI jumps recently; eyes on US cockroaches; Korean exports star again; China car overstock & TD flows grab attention; UST 10yr at 3.96%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 63.4
2nd Mar 26, 7:19am
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Risk aversion to grip markets, causing volatility; US PPI jumps recently; eyes on US cockroaches; Korean exports star again; China car overstock & TD flows grab attention; UST 10yr at 3.96%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 63.4
If the Israelis and Americans are demanding regime change in Iran, then New Zealand needs to ask: 'What sort of regime change?'
1st Mar 26, 6:48pm
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If the Israelis and Americans are demanding regime change in Iran, then New Zealand needs to ask: 'What sort of regime change?'
Keun Lee shows how weaker intellectual property rights help latecomers build their technological capabilities
1st Mar 26, 5:59pm
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Keun Lee shows how weaker intellectual property rights help latecomers build their technological capabilities
Government changing law to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals to buy farms, people on serviced tenancies to be exempt from living in their first home
1st Mar 26, 10:45am
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Government changing law to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals to buy farms, people on serviced tenancies to be exempt from living in their first home
AI can slowly shift an organisation’s core principles. How to spot ‘value drift’ early
28th Feb 26, 3:14pm
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AI can slowly shift an organisation’s core principles. How to spot ‘value drift’ early