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You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes

You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes

US economic data mixed, with labour market data weaker than expected but a stronger ISM services survey. Rates lower, as the market positions itself for a soft US payrolls report

US economic data mixed, with labour market data weaker than expected but a stronger ISM services survey. Rates lower, as the market positions itself for a soft US payrolls report

US labour market data generally weak; US services sector stays expanding; markets expect a Fed rate cut; China juices personal loans for consumption; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold settles back, oil holds low; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 66.1

US labour market data generally weak; US services sector stays expanding; markets expect a Fed rate cut; China juices personal loans for consumption; UST 10yr at 4.17%; gold settles back, oil holds low; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 66.1

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; housing market fades, trouble follows Fletcher, Q2 construction weak, retail glimmers, farmers winning, bonds hot, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; housing market fades, trouble follows Fletcher, Q2 construction weak, retail glimmers, farmers winning, bonds hot, swaps stable, NZD firms, & more

Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that the preference for one-year fixed mortgages was consolidated in July, while the brief fling with floating rates is dying off

Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that the preference for one-year fixed mortgages was consolidated in July, while the brief fling with floating rates is dying off

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises +0.3% as Channel Infrastructure, Freightways, Serko rise; Vista, Hallensteins, EBOS, and Gentrack fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises +0.3% as Channel Infrastructure, Freightways, Serko rise; Vista, Hallensteins, EBOS, and Gentrack fall

NZ Govt Bond Tender #962; Tender Date 4 Sep 2025

NZ Govt Bond Tender #962; Tender Date 4 Sep 2025

Meat export volumes ease off but high prices keep farmers smiling

Meat export volumes ease off but high prices keep farmers smiling

The building industry contracted by $3.571 billion in the year to June

The building industry contracted by $3.571 billion in the year to June

Swedish giant retailer IKEA will launch its first NZ shop at Auckland's Sylvia Park 21 days before Christmas

Swedish giant retailer IKEA will launch its first NZ shop at Auckland's Sylvia Park 21 days before Christmas

Raghuram Rajan concludes that neither the United States nor the European Union gets the balance of AI regulation quite right

Raghuram Rajan concludes that neither the United States nor the European Union gets the balance of AI regulation quite right

Fletcher Building and SkyCity are 'working closely together to understand any impacts' from the supply of fire doors for the convention centre that could potentially be contaminated by asbestos

Fletcher Building and SkyCity are 'working closely together to understand any impacts' from the supply of fire doors for the convention centre that could potentially be contaminated by asbestos

Long end of sovereign bond markets remain in focus. US job openings weaker than expected supporting the case for a September cut. Treasury yields decline following the data. 30-year yields touch 5.0% before retracing

Long end of sovereign bond markets remain in focus. US job openings weaker than expected supporting the case for a September cut. Treasury yields decline following the data. 30-year yields touch 5.0% before retracing

US data very unimpressive; China services expand faster; Korea eyes joining the CPTPP; Australian GDP rises faster than expected; UST 10yr at 4.22%; gold rises sharply again, oil firmish; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 66.3

US data very unimpressive; China services expand faster; Korea eyes joining the CPTPP; Australian GDP rises faster than expected; UST 10yr at 4.22%; gold rises sharply again, oil firmish; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 66.3

Cotality says caution dominates the housing market, and it's 'unlikely people will be rushing out to bid up house prices aggressively over the rest of 2025'

Cotality says caution dominates the housing market, and it's 'unlikely people will be rushing out to bid up house prices aggressively over the rest of 2025'

New Zealand may find it difficult to service higher debt levels even though it has room on its balance sheet for more borrowing, S&P Global Ratings says

New Zealand may find it difficult to service higher debt levels even though it has room on its balance sheet for more borrowing, S&P Global Ratings says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; TD rates edge down, fewer Auckland dwelling completions, small rise in consumer spending, dairy prices drop, commodity prices rise, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; TD rates edge down, fewer Auckland dwelling completions, small rise in consumer spending, dairy prices drop, commodity prices rise, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Overall market eases lower with gains by SkyTV, Kathmandu, Fletcher and Goodman Property Trust. A2 Milk, Ebos,Auckland Airport & Summerset lead the falls

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Overall market eases lower with gains by SkyTV, Kathmandu, Fletcher and Goodman Property Trust. A2 Milk, Ebos,Auckland Airport & Summerset lead the falls

The great mortgage reset has kicked into a new, higher gear in the past few months

The great mortgage reset has kicked into a new, higher gear in the past few months

Another big bank has trimmed its term deposit rates, aligning them with their main rivals. But the overall trend is for lower TD rates. Savers should reassess their penchant for keeping their TD terms short

Another big bank has trimmed its term deposit rates, aligning them with their main rivals. But the overall trend is for lower TD rates. Savers should reassess their penchant for keeping their TD terms short

The 1208 new homes completed in Auckland in June was down 8.6% year-on-year

The 1208 new homes completed in Auckland in June was down 8.6% year-on-year

Third time lucky for a 4-year parliamentary term? A lack of checks and balances is still the problem, says Grant Duncan

Third time lucky for a 4-year parliamentary term? A lack of checks and balances is still the problem, says Grant Duncan

Analysts detail opportunity for major banks to boost return on equity from mortgages by 15 basis points

Analysts detail opportunity for major banks to boost return on equity from mortgages by 15 basis points

Bonds and equities have been hit as investor appetite for both soured; UK 30-year rate rises to its highest level since 1998. Global rates moderately higher and US and European equities lower, down more than 1%

Bonds and equities have been hit as investor appetite for both soured; UK 30-year rate rises to its highest level since 1998. Global rates moderately higher and US and European equities lower, down more than 1%

Key US indicators point lower, risk appetite fades; dairy prices drop; EU inflation stable; global electricity demand surges; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold rises sharply to new ATH, oil firmish; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 66.3

Key US indicators point lower, risk appetite fades; dairy prices drop; EU inflation stable; global electricity demand surges; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold rises sharply to new ATH, oil firmish; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 66.3