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Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6
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Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank ups a key TD rate; students a boom sector, no food inflation, flat rents, retail sales up less than CPI, service sector expands slower, swaps & NZD firm, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank ups a key TD rate; students a boom sector, no food inflation, flat rents, retail sales up less than CPI, service sector expands slower, swaps & NZD firm, & more
Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them
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Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
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Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
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Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option
Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge
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Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.5% as Gentrack, Mercury, Skellerup and Turners rise, while a2 Milk, Freightways, Summerset and Air NZ retreat
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.5% as Gentrack, Mercury, Skellerup and Turners rise, while a2 Milk, Freightways, Summerset and Air NZ retreat
The latest PMI figures point to a ‘positive start’ to the third economic quarter of the year, but the latest PSI figures highlight a slow services sector that don't indicate a change to the unemployment rate anytime soon
The latest PMI figures point to a ‘positive start’ to the third economic quarter of the year, but the latest PSI figures highlight a slow services sector that don't indicate a change to the unemployment rate anytime soon
Numbers of fee paying overseas students and children of overseas workers attending local schools are both growing strongly
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Numbers of fee paying overseas students and children of overseas workers attending local schools are both growing strongly
Statistics NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes show petrol and diesel prices decreasing month-on-month, but airfares surging with domestic airfares up 21% month-on-month
Statistics NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes show petrol and diesel prices decreasing month-on-month, but airfares surging with domestic airfares up 21% month-on-month
As home loan applications drop, Australia's big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie
As home loan applications drop, Australia's big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie
Brian Easton says that by the time the 2026 general election comes around in November, New Zealand will be experiencing higher unemployment alongside lower inflation compared to the previous election in 2023
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Brian Easton says that by the time the 2026 general election comes around in November, New Zealand will be experiencing higher unemployment alongside lower inflation compared to the previous election in 2023
New Zealand creates remarkably valuable tech firms. Rod McNaughton looks at how it can keep more of the benefits
New Zealand creates remarkably valuable tech firms. Rod McNaughton looks at how it can keep more of the benefits
Roger J Kerr does a stocktake of New Zealand’s current economic fundamentals. He also sees US economic results consistently below forecasts that were overly optimistic
Roger J Kerr does a stocktake of New Zealand’s current economic fundamentals. He also sees US economic results consistently below forecasts that were overly optimistic
US retail sales and consumer sentiment were weaker than expected. The post-data US Treasury rally reversed, with 10-year yields ending near 4.70%. Long ends of European curves come under pressure
US retail sales and consumer sentiment were weaker than expected. The post-data US Treasury rally reversed, with 10-year yields ending near 4.70%. Long ends of European curves come under pressure
China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition; US reveals spreading economic weaknesses; others expand at pace; UST 10yr at 4.70%; gold stable; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5
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China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition; US reveals spreading economic weaknesses; others expand at pace; UST 10yr at 4.70%; gold stable; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5
If nobody moves, then nobody, or at least nobody in the top one percent of income earners, is going to get hurt
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If nobody moves, then nobody, or at least nobody in the top one percent of income earners, is going to get hurt
As PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote from his National Party colleagues, how are things shaping up as the election inches closer?
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As PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote from his National Party colleagues, how are things shaping up as the election inches closer?
As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’
Jeffrey Frankel advises the US not to squander what remains of its influence by demanding foreign-exchange interventions
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Jeffrey Frankel advises the US not to squander what remains of its influence by demanding foreign-exchange interventions
'We're just defaulting to the status quo because that feels safer ... that's not going to pay dividends in the end, is it?': Panel talks NZ Super at Financial Services Council conference
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'We're just defaulting to the status quo because that feels safer ... that's not going to pay dividends in the end, is it?': Panel talks NZ Super at Financial Services Council conference
Commonwealth Bank of Australia bosses say rising swap rates and competition hit ASB's second half-year income
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia bosses say rising swap rates and competition hit ASB's second half-year income
IAG NZ warns it may have to withdraw insurance from NZ’s flood-prone areas in the future if the Government doesn’t speed up natural hazard risk reduction
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IAG NZ warns it may have to withdraw insurance from NZ’s flood-prone areas in the future if the Government doesn’t speed up natural hazard risk reduction
US retail sales take an unexpected dip; US sentiment also dips; China bank lending in record fall; Taiwan & Malaysia expand fast; India bank lending leaps; UST 10yr at 4.69%; gold stable; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5
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US retail sales take an unexpected dip; US sentiment also dips; China bank lending in record fall; Taiwan & Malaysia expand fast; India bank lending leaps; UST 10yr at 4.69%; gold stable; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5
Overall sales rate of 38% at the latest residential property auctions