8th Apr 21, 11:46am
Kiwibank economists say according to the bank's own transaction data, spending slumped 9% in the March quarter
Kiwibank economists say according to the bank's own transaction data, spending slumped 9% in the March quarter
8th Apr 21, 10:14am
The country's key home lenders detail where they're at with COVID-19 related mortgage deferrals as the year long scheme comes to an end
The country's key home lenders detail where they're at with COVID-19 related mortgage deferrals as the year long scheme comes to an end
8th Apr 21, 9:21am
Bank for International Settlements argues development of central bank digital currencies is a global effort of collaboration rather than competition
Bank for International Settlements argues development of central bank digital currencies is a global effort of collaboration rather than competition
8th Apr 21, 9:14am
Guy Trafford struggles with the inconsistent reasons for special restrictions on some religious holidays. He also reviews the latest dairy prices, and notes Synlait Milk's unique issues with supplying A2 Milk
Guy Trafford struggles with the inconsistent reasons for special restrictions on some religious holidays. He also reviews the latest dairy prices, and notes Synlait Milk's unique issues with supplying A2 Milk
8th Apr 21, 7:19am
Surge in US credit; Record US trade deficit; Fed holds steady line; air cargo rebounds; China foreign reserves slip; UST 10yr at 1.65%; oil steady, gold lower; NZ$1 = 70.2 USc; TWI-5 = 72.6
Surge in US credit; Record US trade deficit; Fed holds steady line; air cargo rebounds; China foreign reserves slip; UST 10yr at 1.65%; oil steady, gold lower; NZ$1 = 70.2 USc; TWI-5 = 72.6
8th Apr 21, 7:11am
US corporate tax plan and FOMC minutes have little impact on market. US equities flat; US Treasury yields track sideways. Further cloud over AstraZenecca vaccine. Commodity currencies and GBP underperform
US corporate tax plan and FOMC minutes have little impact on market. US equities flat; US Treasury yields track sideways. Further cloud over AstraZenecca vaccine. Commodity currencies and GBP underperform
7th Apr 21, 5:36pm
David Parker 'broadly supportive' of Janet Yellen's push for a global minimum corporate tax rate; Grant Robertson to virtually meet with Yellen next week
David Parker 'broadly supportive' of Janet Yellen's push for a global minimum corporate tax rate; Grant Robertson to virtually meet with Yellen next week
7th Apr 21, 4:22pm
Property rights versus ecological values clash head-on within the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill
Property rights versus ecological values clash head-on within the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill
7th Apr 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Auckland house sales strong, another good dairy auction, labour force growth stunted, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Auckland house sales strong, another good dairy auction, labour force growth stunted, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
7th Apr 21, 3:52pm
The relentless encroachment of the 'big city' into a once-rural area is changing the way the A&P Show draws its entrants and attracts its visitors. But it still holds old-time magic for those who attend
The relentless encroachment of the 'big city' into a once-rural area is changing the way the A&P Show draws its entrants and attracts its visitors. But it still holds old-time magic for those who attend
7th Apr 21, 2:22pm
Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says business & property owners should be able to set their own rules about allowing people who have and haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 on their premises
Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says business & property owners should be able to set their own rules about allowing people who have and haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 on their premises
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7th Apr 21, 10:40am
Barfoot & Thompson's sales volumes and selling prices both set all time records in March
[Updated]
Barfoot & Thompson's sales volumes and selling prices both set all time records in March
7th Apr 21, 10:11am
Benje Patterson suggests the Trans-Tasman bubble may not be the saviour of the tourism industry over winter, with just ski destinations and the big cities likely to benefit
Benje Patterson suggests the Trans-Tasman bubble may not be the saviour of the tourism industry over winter, with just ski destinations and the big cities likely to benefit
7th Apr 21, 7:51am
GDT dairy auction positively surprises, but NZD still on the softer side of the ledger. US equities consolidate near record high. US Treasury yields push lower
GDT dairy auction positively surprises, but NZD still on the softer side of the ledger. US equities consolidate near record high. US Treasury yields push lower
7th Apr 21, 7:19am
Dairy prices hold high; IMF reveals higher growth levels for key economies; US job openings surge; Canada house prices leap; RBA watching Aussie housing; UST 10yr at 1.66%; oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.4 USc; TWI-5 = 72.8
Dairy prices hold high; IMF reveals higher growth levels for key economies; US job openings surge; Canada house prices leap; RBA watching Aussie housing; UST 10yr at 1.66%; oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.4 USc; TWI-5 = 72.8
[Updated]
6th Apr 21, 4:00pm
Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia to begin on April 19
[Updated]
Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia to begin on April 19
6th Apr 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; a mortgage rate rise, auction sales rates dip, retailers warn of price rises, swaps unchanged, NZD firm, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; a mortgage rate rise, auction sales rates dip, retailers warn of price rises, swaps unchanged, NZD firm, & more
6th Apr 21, 3:55pm
HSBC ends its 1.99% fixed home loan offers, raising them to 2.25% after a two month run at the unusually low level. All eyes are on how the RBNZ will react to rising international benchmark rates
HSBC ends its 1.99% fixed home loan offers, raising them to 2.25% after a two month run at the unusually low level. All eyes are on how the RBNZ will react to rising international benchmark rates
6th Apr 21, 1:33pm
Overall sales rate of just 53% at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions in the week before Easter
Overall sales rate of just 53% at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions in the week before Easter
6th Apr 21, 1:23pm
ASB economists says rent controls benefit incumbent renters, regardless of their financial circumstances, but 'pretty much everyone else' bears costs
ASB economists says rent controls benefit incumbent renters, regardless of their financial circumstances, but 'pretty much everyone else' bears costs
6th Apr 21, 9:56am
Eswar Prasad warns of a deepening growth divergence across countries and regions emerging from the pandemic
Eswar Prasad warns of a deepening growth divergence across countries and regions emerging from the pandemic
6th Apr 21, 8:43am
Economist Brian Easton says the government’s recent housing package may work; will it do enough?
Economist Brian Easton says the government’s recent housing package may work; will it do enough?
6th Apr 21, 7:59am
Roger J Kerr says as the halo has signs of starting to slip off PM Jacinda Ardern’s head, the Kiwi dollar is also now slipping in value in the unforgiving theatre of global currency markets
Roger J Kerr says as the halo has signs of starting to slip off PM Jacinda Ardern’s head, the Kiwi dollar is also now slipping in value in the unforgiving theatre of global currency markets
6th Apr 21, 7:51am
Super strong US economic data. Equities higher but bond yields go sideways. USD weakens across the board, NZD back to 0.7060. RBA meeting today and NZ govt. announcement on Trans-Tasman bubble
Super strong US economic data. Equities higher but bond yields go sideways. USD weakens across the board, NZD back to 0.7060. RBA meeting today and NZ govt. announcement on Trans-Tasman bubble
6th Apr 21, 7:19am
IMF sees growth rising in first world, but developing world to struggle; China PMIs weaken; US jobs growth surges; Yellen calls for big tax changes; UST 10yr at 1.71%; oil jumps and gold lower; NZ$1 = 70.6 USc; TWI-5 = 73.1
IMF sees growth rising in first world, but developing world to struggle; China PMIs weaken; US jobs growth surges; Yellen calls for big tax changes; UST 10yr at 1.71%; oil jumps and gold lower; NZ$1 = 70.6 USc; TWI-5 = 73.1
