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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, Kiwibank sniffs at TSB, demographic trends look negative, big fraud uncovered, swaps stable, long bonds rise, NZD dips, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, Kiwibank sniffs at TSB, demographic trends look negative, big fraud uncovered, swaps stable, long bonds rise, NZD dips, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges +0.2% higher as rallies from a2 Milk, Stride Property, EBOS, and Kathmandu offset retreats by Briscoes, Meridian, F&P Healthcare, and Air NZ
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges +0.2% higher as rallies from a2 Milk, Stride Property, EBOS, and Kathmandu offset retreats by Briscoes, Meridian, F&P Healthcare, and Air NZ
Yi Fuxian notes former premier Zhu Rongji oversaw two major reforms in China with potentially dire consequences
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Yi Fuxian notes former premier Zhu Rongji oversaw two major reforms in China with potentially dire consequences
Mercury Energy’s operating earnings top $1 billion on the back of higher hydro generation, while annual profit surges to $321 million from just $1 million
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Mercury Energy’s operating earnings top $1 billion on the back of higher hydro generation, while annual profit surges to $321 million from just $1 million
High numbers of homes for sale and lacklustre sales volumes keep buyers in the driving seat through winter
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High numbers of homes for sale and lacklustre sales volumes keep buyers in the driving seat through winter
Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
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Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
Lynda Moore warns that love and money can get tangled up fast when you become a grandparent
Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in New South Wales
Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in New South Wales
Oil prices are higher after Iranian TV confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Global bond markets continue to trade heavily, with long-end rates in the US, Germany and Japan reaching fresh multi-decade highs
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Oil prices are higher after Iranian TV confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Global bond markets continue to trade heavily, with long-end rates in the US, Germany and Japan reaching fresh multi-decade highs
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