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Barry Eichengreen examines what's behind the rising volume - and, increasingly, the domestic vaulting - of official reserves

Barry Eichengreen examines what's behind the rising volume - and, increasingly, the domestic vaulting - of official reserves

Trump leaves Beijing with little; US stockpiling effects gathers steam; Canada housing starts stay high; Japan machine tool orders leap; Russia contracts; UST 10yr at 4.60%; gold dives and oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

Trump leaves Beijing with little; US stockpiling effects gathers steam; Canada housing starts stay high; Japan machine tool orders leap; Russia contracts; UST 10yr at 4.60%; gold dives and oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

The number of properties selling under the hammer dropped below a third at the latest residential property auctions

The number of properties selling under the hammer dropped below a third at the latest residential property auctions

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Kiwibank tweaks rates, factory orders dive, investors less bullish, April inflation up but less than expected, wool & livestock prices firm, swaps flat, NZD down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Kiwibank tweaks rates, factory orders dive, investors less bullish, April inflation up but less than expected, wool & livestock prices firm, swaps flat, NZD down, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Friday trade sees Gentrack, Property for Industry, Vulcan Steel, and Investore Property rise as F&P Healthcare, Vista Group, Serko, and Heartland decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Friday trade sees Gentrack, Property for Industry, Vulcan Steel, and Investore Property rise as F&P Healthcare, Vista Group, Serko, and Heartland decline

Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%

Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%

Substantial downturn in construction of new factories and industrial buildings

Substantial downturn in construction of new factories and industrial buildings

Dave Ananth wants the Government to recognise that its one-size-fits-all tax compliance regime is not fit for purpose for most small businesses, especially when business conditions are so weak

Dave Ananth wants the Government to recognise that its one-size-fits-all tax compliance regime is not fit for purpose for most small businesses, especially when business conditions are so weak

Allan Barber is looking at the 7 major meat processors and wondering where future profits will come from as livestock numbers trend lower

Allan Barber is looking at the 7 major meat processors and wondering where future profits will come from as livestock numbers trend lower

US equities continue their record-breaking run, supported by retail sales data. There were no immediate market implications from the first day of the Trump-Xi summit. Oil prices are relatively steady

US equities continue their record-breaking run, supported by retail sales data. There were no immediate market implications from the first day of the Trump-Xi summit. Oil prices are relatively steady

US-Beijing visit struggles for positives; US retail up on petrol costs; China bank lending falters; Australia tackles sham retail discounts; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold and oil hold again; NZ$1 = 59.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US-Beijing visit struggles for positives; US retail up on petrol costs; China bank lending falters; Australia tackles sham retail discounts; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold and oil hold again; NZ$1 = 59.2 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

Natalia Albert assesses the potential for the Opportunity Party's leader Qiulae Wong to become a Winston Peters-style kingmaker

Natalia Albert assesses the potential for the Opportunity Party's leader Qiulae Wong to become a Winston Peters-style kingmaker

Ross Stitt examines the OneNation byelection trouncing of a Liberal Party stronghold in Australia and wonders what it will mean for their politics - and ours

Ross Stitt examines the OneNation byelection trouncing of a Liberal Party stronghold in Australia and wonders what it will mean for their politics - and ours

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; tourism sector rising, house prices sag, migration picks up, gas reserves dive, eyes on supermarket 'specials', swaps dip, NZX dips, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; tourism sector rising, house prices sag, migration picks up, gas reserves dive, eyes on supermarket 'specials', swaps dip, NZX dips, NZD dips, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Scales, Napier Port, Vista Group, and Vital Healthcare advance while a2 Milk, Air NZ, Summerset, and Turners decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Scales, Napier Port, Vista Group, and Vital Healthcare advance while a2 Milk, Air NZ, Summerset, and Turners decline

International money transfers ripe for fintechs 'to do a much better job at a lower cost', Kiwibank CEO says, as political parties call for full disclosure of transfer costs

International money transfers ripe for fintechs 'to do a much better job at a lower cost', Kiwibank CEO says, as political parties call for full disclosure of transfer costs

NZ Govt Bond Tender #992; Tender Date 14 May 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #992; Tender Date 14 May 2026

Fewer New Zealanders leaving the country and more migrants arriving is pushing up migration-driven population growth

Fewer New Zealanders leaving the country and more migrants arriving is pushing up migration-driven population growth

Wholesale money markets are giving clear signals about where interest rates are heading. Until inflation is back within central bank targets, retail rates will rise

Wholesale money markets are giving clear signals about where interest rates are heading. Until inflation is back within central bank targets, retail rates will rise

Air New Zealand 'not currently contemplating any capital transactions' despite fuel costs jumping $240m more than it had expected

Air New Zealand 'not currently contemplating any capital transactions' despite fuel costs jumping $240m more than it had expected

Natural Hazards Commission received nearly 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years - 10,000 more than the previous five years

Natural Hazards Commission received nearly 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years - 10,000 more than the previous five years

Australia's federal budget will reduce property investors' borrowing power and lead to slower house price and credit growth, analysts say

Australia's federal budget will reduce property investors' borrowing power and lead to slower house price and credit growth, analysts say

House prices and sales volumes both declined in April - Auckland market particularly soft: REINZ April data

House prices and sales volumes both declined in April - Auckland market particularly soft: REINZ April data

S&P advances to another record high underpinned by technology stocks. US producer prices stronger than expected but has limited impact on rates markets

S&P advances to another record high underpinned by technology stocks. US producer prices stronger than expected but has limited impact on rates markets