19th Jan 21, 7:45am
Commodity currencies underperform; NZD dips below 0.71. Large speculative positioning against USD, with story of further weakness remaining compelling. US markets closed. S&P 500 futures slightly higher
Commodity currencies underperform; NZD dips below 0.71. Large speculative positioning against USD, with story of further weakness remaining compelling. US markets closed. S&P 500 futures slightly higher
19th Jan 21, 7:18am
China posts strong Q4 economic growth; but questions of inequality and productivity grow; Singapore's exports surge; Australia sees overseas travel unlikely in 2021; UST 10yr at 1.09%; oil stable and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.2 USc; TWI-5 = 72.7
China posts strong Q4 economic growth; but questions of inequality and productivity grow; Singapore's exports surge; Australia sees overseas travel unlikely in 2021; UST 10yr at 1.09%; oil stable and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.2 USc; TWI-5 = 72.7
18th Jan 21, 4:53pm
Attack on system banks use to share data with the Reserve Bank puts routine statistical releases on hold
Attack on system banks use to share data with the Reserve Bank puts routine statistical releases on hold
18th Jan 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; median multiples rise, spot trades in the NZD jump, RBNZ's balance sheet swells, China impresses, swaps stable, NZD softer, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; median multiples rise, spot trades in the NZD jump, RBNZ's balance sheet swells, China impresses, swaps stable, NZD softer, & more
18th Jan 21, 2:40pm
Economists see the longer term outlook for inflation as more stable, therefore reducing pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep lowering interest rates
Economists see the longer term outlook for inflation as more stable, therefore reducing pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep lowering interest rates
18th Jan 21, 10:27am
The COVID-19 path is turning a corner but there are still huge challenges ahead. 2021 will be another year where lifestyles and the economy will be dominated by COVID-19
The COVID-19 path is turning a corner but there are still huge challenges ahead. 2021 will be another year where lifestyles and the economy will be dominated by COVID-19
18th Jan 21, 9:13am
Economist Brian Easton says all nations have shadows; some acknowledge them. For others they shape their image in uncomfortable ways
Economist Brian Easton says all nations have shadows; some acknowledge them. For others they shape their image in uncomfortable ways
18th Jan 21, 8:49am
Alex Ross points out that the US dollar generally strengthens when Democrats control Congress although it may take most of 2021 for that to work through
Alex Ross points out that the US dollar generally strengthens when Democrats control Congress although it may take most of 2021 for that to work through
18th Jan 21, 8:43am
Chris Trotter says as anybody with the intestinal fortitude to brave the commentary threads of local news-sites, large and small, will attest: the number of Trump-supporting New Zealanders is really quite astounding
Chris Trotter says as anybody with the intestinal fortitude to brave the commentary threads of local news-sites, large and small, will attest: the number of Trump-supporting New Zealanders is really quite astounding
18th Jan 21, 8:20am
Roger J Kerr says market conditions and incentives have shifted in favour of the American currency
Roger J Kerr says market conditions and incentives have shifted in favour of the American currency
18th Jan 21, 7:55am
Equities, rates, commodities higher this year, albeit with some reversal on Friday. Reflationary expectations take hold after Democrats win control of the Senate. USD modestly stronger this year. NZD lags behind other commodity currencies
Equities, rates, commodities higher this year, albeit with some reversal on Friday. Reflationary expectations take hold after Democrats win control of the Senate. USD modestly stronger this year. NZD lags behind other commodity currencies
18th Jan 21, 7:19am
Car industry hits chip blockage; China commodity prices still rising; Canada promises firepower; US data weak; SEC to shake things up; UST 10yr at 1.09%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 71.3 USc; TWI-5 = 72.9
Car industry hits chip blockage; China commodity prices still rising; Canada promises firepower; US data weak; SEC to shake things up; UST 10yr at 1.09%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 71.3 USc; TWI-5 = 72.9
16th Jan 21, 10:43am
Farming is a pressure business, with the usual weather and markets issues being compounded with pandemic and inflexible regulation in the past year. The stress needs to be dealt with and reaching out to the local Rural Trust people is a key
Farming is a pressure business, with the usual weather and markets issues being compounded with pandemic and inflexible regulation in the past year. The stress needs to be dealt with and reaching out to the local Rural Trust people is a key
16th Jan 21, 9:32am
The World Gold Council looks ahead to see how gold will fare in the coming year, a year when they expect to see economic recovery, but also ballooning deficits, inflation, and market corrections
The World Gold Council looks ahead to see how gold will fare in the coming year, a year when they expect to see economic recovery, but also ballooning deficits, inflation, and market corrections
16th Jan 21, 8:57am
US readies a huge rescue package; US data weak; China makes big gains; Canada readies some firepower; Australia says it has done enough; UST 10yr at 1.10%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 71.5 USc; TWI-5 = 73
US readies a huge rescue package; US data weak; China makes big gains; Canada readies some firepower; Australia says it has done enough; UST 10yr at 1.10%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 71.5 USc; TWI-5 = 73
15th Jan 21, 4:55pm
Following serious governance issues at Tauranga City Council and the appointment of Crown commissioners, S&P have cut their credit rating by one notch
Following serious governance issues at Tauranga City Council and the appointment of Crown commissioners, S&P have cut their credit rating by one notch
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15th Jan 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; a TD rate cut, sellers market for housing, eyes in inflation, RBNZ updates on security issue, swaps unchanged, NZD firmer, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; a TD rate cut, sellers market for housing, eyes in inflation, RBNZ updates on security issue, swaps unchanged, NZD firmer, & more
15th Jan 21, 11:05am
Zhang Jun and Shi Shuo worry that the incoming Biden Administration will continue its predecessor's "mistaken" approach to China
Zhang Jun and Shi Shuo worry that the incoming Biden Administration will continue its predecessor's "mistaken" approach to China
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15th Jan 21, 9:26am
2020 capped with a +19% rise in house prices for the year despite a sharp jump in volumes sold. Prices were up $323/day in December in Auckland, according to REINZ data
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2020 capped with a +19% rise in house prices for the year despite a sharp jump in volumes sold. Prices were up $323/day in December in Auckland, according to REINZ data
15th Jan 21, 7:19am
US jobless claims surge; Japanese machine orders recover; China books record trade surpluses; Indonesian retail slumps; Sydney rents fall; UST 10yr at 1.10%; oil stable and gold down; NZ$1 = 72.2 USc; TWI-5 = 73.5
US jobless claims surge; Japanese machine orders recover; China books record trade surpluses; Indonesian retail slumps; Sydney rents fall; UST 10yr at 1.10%; oil stable and gold down; NZ$1 = 72.2 USc; TWI-5 = 73.5
14th Jan 21, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; building consents up strongly, Tiwai Pt gets a stay, some students to return, swaps flatter, NZD slips, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; building consents up strongly, Tiwai Pt gets a stay, some students to return, swaps flatter, NZD slips, & more
14th Jan 21, 2:43pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #752; Tender Date 14 Jan 2021
NZ Govt Bond Tender #752; Tender Date 14 Jan 2021
14th Jan 21, 11:34am
1000 international tertiary students, degree level and above, who began their study in New Zealand but were caught offshore when border restrictions began, will be allowed back in to finish their studies
1000 international tertiary students, degree level and above, who began their study in New Zealand but were caught offshore when border restrictions began, will be allowed back in to finish their studies
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14th Jan 21, 10:54am
Residential building consents jump in November, partly as COVID catchup, partly encouraged by very strong demand for housing where supply is very constrained
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Residential building consents jump in November, partly as COVID catchup, partly encouraged by very strong demand for housing where supply is very constrained
14th Jan 21, 10:13am
Electricity pricing deal will keep the Southland aluminium smelter open for another four years, but it still needs the Government to concede transmission pricing levels
Electricity pricing deal will keep the Southland aluminium smelter open for another four years, but it still needs the Government to concede transmission pricing levels
