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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that the amount of non-performing housing loans dropped by $55 million in July - the biggest monthly fall since late 2020 when the brief pandemic spike was unwinding
1st Sep 25, 11:47am
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that the amount of non-performing housing loans dropped by $55 million in July - the biggest monthly fall since late 2020 when the brief pandemic spike was unwinding
Interest.co.nz launches new home loan comparison calculator allowing you to compare the impact on the rate you are offered of costs you be will liable for, and the benefits of any cashbacks, across multiple offers
1st Sep 25, 10:30am
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Interest.co.nz launches new home loan comparison calculator allowing you to compare the impact on the rate you are offered of costs you be will liable for, and the benefits of any cashbacks, across multiple offers
Brian Easton wonders what are the economic and political implications if the New Zealand economy stagnates for five and more years?
1st Sep 25, 9:06am
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Brian Easton wonders what are the economic and political implications if the New Zealand economy stagnates for five and more years?
Roger J Kerr says the current Government has - thankfully - put out the welcome mat for offshore capital to invest here
1st Sep 25, 8:46am
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Roger J Kerr says the current Government has - thankfully - put out the welcome mat for offshore capital to invest here
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Kiwibank the last major to cut home loan rates, and it cuts the least possible to just match the highest levels of any of the big four Aussie banks. It trims term deposit rates too
1st Sep 25, 8:37am
Kiwibank the last major to cut home loan rates, and it cuts the least possible to just match the highest levels of any of the big four Aussie banks. It trims term deposit rates too
The Coalition Government is aware of the electorate’s needs – why won’t it meet them?
1st Sep 25, 8:17am
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The Coalition Government is aware of the electorate’s needs – why won’t it meet them?
Global equities declined on Friday but ended August with solid gains. US core PCE deflator and consumption data matches expectations. A court ruling has found most of the Trump administration’s tariffs to be illegal
1st Sep 25, 7:22am
Global equities declined on Friday but ended August with solid gains. US core PCE deflator and consumption data matches expectations. A court ruling has found most of the Trump administration’s tariffs to be illegal
Eyes on upcoming US jobs data; Chinese PMIs stay weak; China housing market weaker; Japan & Korea positive; air travel and air freight grow strongly; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold rises again but oil holds; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 66.5
1st Sep 25, 7:19am
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Eyes on upcoming US jobs data; Chinese PMIs stay weak; China housing market weaker; Japan & Korea positive; air travel and air freight grow strongly; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold rises again but oil holds; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 66.5
A jump in new listings on Realestate.co.nz keeps total stock levels at an 11 year high at the start of spring
1st Sep 25, 6:35am
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A jump in new listings on Realestate.co.nz keeps total stock levels at an 11 year high at the start of spring
Keun Lee says one of the forces of innovation or financialisation has had a negligible effect while the other is gutting the middle class
31st Aug 25, 11:32am
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Keun Lee says one of the forces of innovation or financialisation has had a negligible effect while the other is gutting the middle class
Trump's war on numbers he doesn't like is driving some to source the quality public data they relied on elsewhere - but that will then give them an economic advantage to the detriment of good public policy
31st Aug 25, 6:30am
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Trump's war on numbers he doesn't like is driving some to source the quality public data they relied on elsewhere - but that will then give them an economic advantage to the detriment of good public policy
Driver assist technology saves lives. Why do so many people turn it off?
Luci Ellis says President Trump's attempt to sack Fed Governor Cook is part of a broader pattern, not only for his administration but an increasingly partisan US. Other high-income countries are not going the same way
30th Aug 25, 9:30am
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Luci Ellis says President Trump's attempt to sack Fed Governor Cook is part of a broader pattern, not only for his administration but an increasingly partisan US. Other high-income countries are not going the same way
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US data imbalanced and faces a reckoning; Korea and Japan show economic gains; EU inflation expectations anchored; air cargo volumes rise, except in US; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold rises again but oil holds; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 66.5
30th Aug 25, 9:02am
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US data imbalanced and faces a reckoning; Korea and Japan show economic gains; EU inflation expectations anchored; air cargo volumes rise, except in US; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold rises again but oil holds; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 66.5
Sales rate drops to 43% from 49% at the latest residential property auctions
RBNZ Chairman Neil Quigley resigns day after release of Ombudsman's report on handling of Adrian Orr departure
29th Aug 25, 6:29pm
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RBNZ Chairman Neil Quigley resigns day after release of Ombudsman's report on handling of Adrian Orr departure
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; ASB cuts fixed rates, insurance premiums significant, consumer sentiment weaker, FHB's very active, housing loans rise faster, swaps hold, NZD firmer, & more
29th Aug 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; ASB cuts fixed rates, insurance premiums significant, consumer sentiment weaker, FHB's very active, housing loans rise faster, swaps hold, NZD firmer, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises modestly: Kathmandu, Summerset, Gentrack, and Port of Tauranga post gains but Serko, Briscoes, Vulcan Steel, and Air NZ all slip
29th Aug 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises modestly: Kathmandu, Summerset, Gentrack, and Port of Tauranga post gains but Serko, Briscoes, Vulcan Steel, and Air NZ all slip
The average NZ household now pays $5000 for insurance - $6000 if you have two cars, says Quashed
29th Aug 25, 11:59am
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The average NZ household now pays $5000 for insurance - $6000 if you have two cars, says Quashed
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index fell three points in August, to its lowest level in 10 months
29th Aug 25, 10:59am
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The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index fell three points in August, to its lowest level in 10 months
ASB cuts its fixed home loan rates to keep up with its main Aussie-bank rivals, leaving Kiwibank as the last major to move
29th Aug 25, 10:08am
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ASB cuts its fixed home loan rates to keep up with its main Aussie-bank rivals, leaving Kiwibank as the last major to move
Kiwibank business bankers say Investment Boost has yet to boost investment
Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers is at record levels
Early KiwiSaver withdrawals topped $234.8 million in July with 9390 withdrawals made for first homes and financial hardship
29th Aug 25, 9:14am
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Early KiwiSaver withdrawals topped $234.8 million in July with 9390 withdrawals made for first homes and financial hardship
Risk appetite higher, seeing US equities probe fresh record highs. US Treasuries curve flattens, USD broadly weaker; NZD recovers. NZ rates fall to fresh lows
29th Aug 25, 7:55am
Risk appetite higher, seeing US equities probe fresh record highs. US Treasuries curve flattens, USD broadly weaker; NZD recovers. NZ rates fall to fresh lows