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A whiff of negative risk sentiment ahead of the July 9 end-of-pause day regarding reciprocal tariffs. US equity futures fall. Commodity currencies edge lower
7th Jul 25, 7:31am
A whiff of negative risk sentiment ahead of the July 9 end-of-pause day regarding reciprocal tariffs. US equity futures fall. Commodity currencies edge lower
Japanese households spend more; so do Singaporeans, and Australians; EU PPI levels out; EU house prices rise, some sharply; eyes on RBA and RBNZ; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold up and oil flat; NZ$1 = 60.6 USc; TWI-5 = 68
7th Jul 25, 7:18am
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Japanese households spend more; so do Singaporeans, and Australians; EU PPI levels out; EU house prices rise, some sharply; eyes on RBA and RBNZ; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold up and oil flat; NZ$1 = 60.6 USc; TWI-5 = 68
BNZ's chief economist Mike Jones finds a mid-year economic wobble with no respite for the retail sector. With inflation's outlook uncertain and no rate cut expected this week, future rate cuts are still likely
6th Jul 25, 10:01am
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BNZ's chief economist Mike Jones finds a mid-year economic wobble with no respite for the retail sector. With inflation's outlook uncertain and no rate cut expected this week, future rate cuts are still likely
Yi Fuxian fears that China's policymakers have learned nothing from Japan's housing experience
6th Jul 25, 9:30am
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Yi Fuxian fears that China's policymakers have learned nothing from Japan's housing experience
The Reserve Bank will likely end a sequence of six consecutive cuts to the Official Cash Rate in the coming week - but we've probably not seen the end of the rate reductions yet
6th Jul 25, 6:01am
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The Reserve Bank will likely end a sequence of six consecutive cuts to the Official Cash Rate in the coming week - but we've probably not seen the end of the rate reductions yet
Hervé Goulletquer warns that investors are normalising US-induced economic and financial uncertainty at their peril
5th Jul 25, 9:30am
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Hervé Goulletquer warns that investors are normalising US-induced economic and financial uncertainty at their peril
Ross Stitt celebrates the gains investors reaped from Australian listed shares. But these came despite a rocky twelve months. If 2025/26 repeats, investors will be happy to tolerate the intervening instability, he suggests
5th Jul 25, 9:15am
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Ross Stitt celebrates the gains investors reaped from Australian listed shares. But these came despite a rocky twelve months. If 2025/26 repeats, investors will be happy to tolerate the intervening instability, he suggests
As the economy stumbles, it is vital that reporting on what is happening stays comprehensive, open and free. We need our Supporters now more than ever. If you can support us you can go ad-free too
5th Jul 25, 9:10am
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As the economy stumbles, it is vital that reporting on what is happening stays comprehensive, open and free. We need our Supporters now more than ever. If you can support us you can go ad-free too
Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls
5th Jul 25, 9:00am
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Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls
Bad choices to haunt US financial markets; Japanese spending rises; China property woes back; EU house prices rise; Australian household spending rises; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold up and oil flat; NZ$1 = 60.6 USc; TWI-5 = 67.9
5th Jul 25, 8:07am
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Bad choices to haunt US financial markets; Japanese spending rises; China property woes back; EU house prices rise; Australian household spending rises; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold up and oil flat; NZ$1 = 60.6 USc; TWI-5 = 67.9
Auction activity is settling into its winter groove - 41% of properties sold under the hammer at the latest auctions
5th Jul 25, 6:00am
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Auction activity is settling into its winter groove - 41% of properties sold under the hammer at the latest auctions
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Auckland dwelling completions low, FHBs raid K/S for first home deals, equity values still rising as companies stay optimistic, swaps a touch firmer, NZD holds, & more
4th Jul 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Auckland dwelling completions low, FHBs raid K/S for first home deals, equity values still rising as companies stay optimistic, swaps a touch firmer, NZD holds, & more
New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax
4th Jul 25, 11:30am
New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax
First-home buyers and financial hardship: KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $234 million in May as first time homebuyers dive into their savings
4th Jul 25, 11:25am
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First-home buyers and financial hardship: KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $234 million in May as first time homebuyers dive into their savings
Allan Barber assesses MPI's latest SOPI update of a sector that now delivers more than half of our export earnings. This is a progress report on building resilience through strategic trade depth
4th Jul 25, 9:56am
Allan Barber assesses MPI's latest SOPI update of a sector that now delivers more than half of our export earnings. This is a progress report on building resilience through strategic trade depth
New dwelling completions in Auckland flatlined in March and April suggesting the building slump may have hit the bottom
4th Jul 25, 9:49am
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New dwelling completions in Auckland flatlined in March and April suggesting the building slump may have hit the bottom
US nonfarm payrolls up in June, unemployment rate fall. Stronger headline figures send US rates higher across the curve. US equities close at another fresh record high. US Budget bill passes after the early market close
4th Jul 25, 7:52am
US nonfarm payrolls up in June, unemployment rate fall. Stronger headline figures send US rates higher across the curve. US equities close at another fresh record high. US Budget bill passes after the early market close
US budget locks in monster deficits; US payrolls rise, pay falls; US factory orders flat except for aircraft; China services expand slowly; freight rates dive; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold down and oil flat; NZ$1 = 60.7 USc; TWI-5 = 68
4th Jul 25, 7:18am
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US budget locks in monster deficits; US payrolls rise, pay falls; US factory orders flat except for aircraft; China services expand slowly; freight rates dive; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold down and oil flat; NZ$1 = 60.7 USc; TWI-5 = 68
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; surprise big-bank rise in a key TD rate, Kiwi Bond rates cut; households run down savings faster, car sales pick up, swaps stable, NZD eases back a bit, & more
3rd Jul 25, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; surprise big-bank rise in a key TD rate, Kiwi Bond rates cut; households run down savings faster, car sales pick up, swaps stable, NZD eases back a bit, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market which is taking it on the chin today; The Warehouse, Freightways, Mercury and Vector post gains, but F&P Healthcare, SkyCity casino, Channel Infrastructure and Tower decline
3rd Jul 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market which is taking it on the chin today; The Warehouse, Freightways, Mercury and Vector post gains, but F&P Healthcare, SkyCity casino, Channel Infrastructure and Tower decline
Treasury reduces Kiwi Bond interest rates, the benchmark for risk-free saving for retail savers, their third cut in 2025
3rd Jul 25, 2:28pm
Treasury reduces Kiwi Bond interest rates, the benchmark for risk-free saving for retail savers, their third cut in 2025
Short term geopolitical 'noise' is masking a profound shift for the global economy and financial markets, BNZ economists argue
3rd Jul 25, 1:32pm
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Short term geopolitical 'noise' is masking a profound shift for the global economy and financial markets, BNZ economists argue
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Prepare for another election cycle full of fiscal holes and creative cost estimates after the Act and New Zealand First parties vetoed Nicola Willis’ policy costing unit proposal
3rd Jul 25, 11:35am
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Prepare for another election cycle full of fiscal holes and creative cost estimates after the Act and New Zealand First parties vetoed Nicola Willis’ policy costing unit proposal
US announces trade deal with Vietnam. S&P500 underpinned and trades to fresh record high. ADP private payrolls significantly undershoot expectations
3rd Jul 25, 7:39am
US announces trade deal with Vietnam. S&P500 underpinned and trades to fresh record high. ADP private payrolls significantly undershoot expectations
US jobs data gets an unexpected negative signal; US car sales retreat; China car sales strong but brittle; Singapore PMI firms; Aussie retail lackluster, eyes on RBA; UST 10yr at 4.29%; gold and oil firmer; NZ$1 = 60.8 USc; TWI-5 = 68.1
3rd Jul 25, 7:19am
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US jobs data gets an unexpected negative signal; US car sales retreat; China car sales strong but brittle; Singapore PMI firms; Aussie retail lackluster, eyes on RBA; UST 10yr at 4.29%; gold and oil firmer; NZ$1 = 60.8 USc; TWI-5 = 68.1