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A risk-off tone has pervaded markets, driving down global equities and supporting bond markets; US S&P500 down -1%. Global rates push lower. JPY and USD stronger on safe haven flows

A risk-off tone has pervaded markets, driving down global equities and supporting bond markets; US S&P500 down -1%. Global rates push lower. JPY and USD stronger on safe haven flows

Dairy prices drop again; US optimism leaks broadly; China not buying US soybean; Australia pushes rate cut prospects firmly away on inflation pressures; UST 10yr at 4.08%; gold and oil fall; NZ$1 = 56.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.3

Dairy prices drop again; US optimism leaks broadly; China not buying US soybean; Australia pushes rate cut prospects firmly away on inflation pressures; UST 10yr at 4.08%; gold and oil fall; NZ$1 = 56.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.3

Motu Research calls on fund managers and industry bodies to set up systems that consider human rights when it comes to investing in government bonds

Motu Research calls on fund managers and industry bodies to set up systems that consider human rights when it comes to investing in government bonds

RBA holds again but starts to worry about inflation pressure they can no longer ignore. They are hoping those pressure are transitory

RBA holds again but starts to worry about inflation pressure they can no longer ignore. They are hoping those pressure are transitory

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes but a hot broker rate, B&T volumes dip, Centrix sees clouds clearing, new car sales strong, swaps little-changed, NZD falls, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes but a hot broker rate, B&T volumes dip, Centrix sees clouds clearing, new car sales strong, swaps little-changed, NZD falls, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises +0.4% as Heartland, Fletcher, Vital Healthcare and Air New Zealand advance, while Spark, Kathmandu, Freightways and Mainfreight decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises +0.4% as Heartland, Fletcher, Vital Healthcare and Air New Zealand advance, while Spark, Kathmandu, Freightways and Mainfreight decline

On average just under 1300 new homes are being completed in Auckland each month with new starts likely to pick up over coming months

On average just under 1300 new homes are being completed in Auckland each month with new starts likely to pick up over coming months

Barfoot & Thompson's stock level the highest for the month of October since 2008 suggesting the buyer's market may persist over summer

Barfoot & Thompson's stock level the highest for the month of October since 2008 suggesting the buyer's market may persist over summer

Amanda Whiting, CEO of New Zealand’s largest insurer, moving back to Australia, will continue to lead IAG NZ until successor appointed

Amanda Whiting, CEO of New Zealand’s largest insurer, moving back to Australia, will continue to lead IAG NZ until successor appointed

The long-delayed New Zealand International Convention Centre is all set for its official February launch after the constructor Fletcher Building handed over the site on Tuesday

The long-delayed New Zealand International Convention Centre is all set for its official February launch after the constructor Fletcher Building handed over the site on Tuesday

COP30: NZ’s lack of climate ambition undermines global goals and free-trade agreements, Nathan Cooper says

COP30: NZ’s lack of climate ambition undermines global goals and free-trade agreements, Nathan Cooper says

Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath 'ever hopeful' capital requirements will reduce, reflects on customers' 'really prudent behaviour'

Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath 'ever hopeful' capital requirements will reduce, reflects on customers' 'really prudent behaviour'

US manufacturing ISM soft with many industries citing tariffs as an impediment to activity. Global sovereign bond markets higher in yield to start the week

US manufacturing ISM soft with many industries citing tariffs as an impediment to activity. Global sovereign bond markets higher in yield to start the week

US factories contract faster, struggling with tariff-tax costs; other global factory PMIs mixed; Australia faces new inflation threat; CPTPP to expand again; UST 10yr at 4.11%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

US factories contract faster, struggling with tariff-tax costs; other global factory PMIs mixed; Australia faces new inflation threat; CPTPP to expand again; UST 10yr at 4.11%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.7

Credit bureau Centrix says there are 'cautiously optimistic' signs of a recovery, with improvement in credit demand, arrears, and business defaults

Credit bureau Centrix says there are 'cautiously optimistic' signs of a recovery, with improvement in credit demand, arrears, and business defaults

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; residential building consents rise, bank deposit terms get shorter, Westpac's profits hold, Aussie data wavers, swaps firm, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; residential building consents rise, bank deposit terms get shorter, Westpac's profits hold, Aussie data wavers, swaps firm, NZD holds, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Mainfreight, Vulcan Steel and Kiwi Property Group advance, while F&P Healthcare, Port of Tauranga, Freightways and Skellerup are declining

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Mainfreight, Vulcan Steel and Kiwi Property Group advance, while F&P Healthcare, Port of Tauranga, Freightways and Skellerup are declining

What is DNS? A computer engineer explains this foundational piece of the web – and why it’s the internet’s Achilles’ heel

What is DNS? A computer engineer explains this foundational piece of the web – and why it’s the internet’s Achilles’ heel

Not much cheer for savers as 2025 heads towards its end, with term deposit rates being lowered by some, and soft everywhere

Not much cheer for savers as 2025 heads towards its end, with term deposit rates being lowered by some, and soft everywhere

The building industry could be headed for an upturn with building consents up strongly in September

The building industry could be headed for an upturn with building consents up strongly in September

Westpac New Zealand annual profit falls as expenses rise. Net interest margin increases 15 basis points

Westpac New Zealand annual profit falls as expenses rise. Net interest margin increases 15 basis points

Turning Te Pāti Māori towards the urban Māori working-class would be an exceedingly dangerous move

Turning Te Pāti Māori towards the urban Māori working-class would be an exceedingly dangerous move

Brian Easton says many reputable commentators think the current financial system is in its Ponzi phase, with the expectation that at some stage the bubble will pop

Brian Easton says many reputable commentators think the current financial system is in its Ponzi phase, with the expectation that at some stage the bubble will pop

Roger J Kerr says the latest bout of US dollar strength is likely to be as short-lived as all the previous upticks in the USD Index since the start of 2025

Roger J Kerr says the latest bout of US dollar strength is likely to be as short-lived as all the previous upticks in the USD Index since the start of 2025

US equities end October positively on robust corporate earnings. One Fed governor said he voted against cutting rates on inflation concerns. US dollar at fresh three month highs

US equities end October positively on robust corporate earnings. One Fed governor said he voted against cutting rates on inflation concerns. US dollar at fresh three month highs