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Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
15th Dec 25, 7:34am
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
China shows some weaknesses; India shows some strengths; Malaysia booms; Japan ready for a rate hike; Canadian house building zooms; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
15th Dec 25, 7:00am
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China shows some weaknesses; India shows some strengths; Malaysia booms; Japan ready for a rate hike; Canadian house building zooms; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
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The year is ending with selected banks raising longer term deposit rates. The latest is state-owned Kiwibank whose one year TD rate now easily eclipses their big Aussie bank rivals
15th Dec 25, 5:00am
The year is ending with selected banks raising longer term deposit rates. The latest is state-owned Kiwibank whose one year TD rate now easily eclipses their big Aussie bank rivals
GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show a bounce-back in economic activity in the September quarter - but much interest will centre around revisions to the figures for earlier quarters and whether the 'June swoon' really happened
14th Dec 25, 6:00am
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GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show a bounce-back in economic activity in the September quarter - but much interest will centre around revisions to the figures for earlier quarters and whether the 'June swoon' really happened
Barry Eichengreen weighs the implications of the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will soon consider raising interest rates
13th Dec 25, 2:53pm
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Barry Eichengreen weighs the implications of the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will soon consider raising interest rates
Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector
13th Dec 25, 9:35am
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Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector
Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance
13th Dec 25, 9:11am
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Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance
Peter Drennan finds that tax debt is huge (and bad), fascinating if you look closely at what is happening, and very expensive for those in debt
13th Dec 25, 9:00am
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Peter Drennan finds that tax debt is huge (and bad), fascinating if you look closely at what is happening, and very expensive for those in debt
US markets weaker; Canadian building stronger; China loan demand weak; India loan demand strong; Japan wins tariff battle with the US; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, silver retreats; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
13th Dec 25, 8:38am
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US markets weaker; Canadian building stronger; China loan demand weak; India loan demand strong; Japan wins tariff battle with the US; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold nears record again, silver retreats; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
More properties on offer but fewer selling under the hammer at the latest auctions
13th Dec 25, 6:00am
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More properties on offer but fewer selling under the hammer at the latest auctions
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more rate hikes, retail shows small gains, factory PMI stays positive, Auckland housing completions stay low, swaps hold for short terms, NZD holds, & more
12th Dec 25, 4:18pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; more rate hikes, retail shows small gains, factory PMI stays positive, Auckland housing completions stay low, swaps hold for short terms, NZD holds, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers include Ryman, Kathmandu, Hallensteins, and SkyTV while the big decliners are led by Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy, and F&P Healthcare
12th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gainers include Ryman, Kathmandu, Hallensteins, and SkyTV while the big decliners are led by Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy, and F&P Healthcare
The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
12th Dec 25, 2:36pm
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The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for its 6 month rate to the market's lowest. It also raised long-term TD rates
Despite the downturn in residential construction, new home completions in Auckland are up by more than 50% compared to pre-Covid levels
12th Dec 25, 1:14pm
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Despite the downturn in residential construction, new home completions in Auckland are up by more than 50% compared to pre-Covid levels
Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
12th Dec 25, 9:58am
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Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
12th Dec 25, 9:35am
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
12th Dec 25, 8:05am
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
US data lackluster; Canada posts surprise trade surplus; Japan business sentiment rises; Australian labour market weaker; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold jumps, silver at another new record; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
12th Dec 25, 7:28am
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US data lackluster; Canada posts surprise trade surplus; Japan business sentiment rises; Australian labour market weaker; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold jumps, silver at another new record; oil falls; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; asking prices weaken, solid improvements in business data, Opes censured, NZGB demand still hot, flood risks & mitigation in focus, swaps dip, NZD firm, & more
11th Dec 25, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; asking prices weaken, solid improvements in business data, Opes censured, NZGB demand still hot, flood risks & mitigation in focus, swaps dip, NZD firm, & more
Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details
11th Dec 25, 3:19pm
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Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher, SkyTV, Serko, and Ryman headline the gains but Scales, EBOS, Tourism Holdings, and Kiwi Property Group lead the decliners
11th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher, SkyTV, Serko, and Ryman headline the gains but Scales, EBOS, Tourism Holdings, and Kiwi Property Group lead the decliners
NZ Govt Bond Tender #974; Tender Date 11 Dec 2025
11th Dec 25, 2:45pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #974; Tender Date 11 Dec 2025
Opes censured by FMA for breaching financial advice provider obligations, Opes says FMA didn't identify any actual client harm
11th Dec 25, 11:44am
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Opes censured by FMA for breaching financial advice provider obligations, Opes says FMA didn't identify any actual client harm
2025 Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion explains how advanced economies in Europe (or elsewhere) can find their way back to the technological frontier
11th Dec 25, 10:45am
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2025 Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion explains how advanced economies in Europe (or elsewhere) can find their way back to the technological frontier
Rabobank falls into line with a reduced season milk payout forecast as they watch milk production rises globally
11th Dec 25, 10:43am
Rabobank falls into line with a reduced season milk payout forecast as they watch milk production rises globally