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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; a main bank trims TD rates, agent commissions stable, tractor sales very low, Tower's prospects improve, swaps hold, NZD firmish, & more
18th Apr 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; a main bank trims TD rates, agent commissions stable, tractor sales very low, Tower's prospects improve, swaps hold, NZD firmish, & more
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says it's inevitable government will collaborate in scam & fraud fight, but banks need to lead
18th Apr 24, 3:08pm
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says it's inevitable government will collaborate in scam & fraud fight, but banks need to lead
NZ Govt Bond Tender #900; Tender Date 18 Apr 2024
18th Apr 24, 2:45pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #900; Tender Date 18 Apr 2024
Health insurer UniMed gets approval needed from the RBNZ to take on the portfolio of insurance co-op Accuro which plans to dissolve following the transfer process
18th Apr 24, 2:18pm
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Health insurer UniMed gets approval needed from the RBNZ to take on the portfolio of insurance co-op Accuro which plans to dissolve following the transfer process
Real estate agencies' estimated commission revenue has been around $400m for each of the last four quarters
18th Apr 24, 11:16am
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Real estate agencies' estimated commission revenue has been around $400m for each of the last four quarters
As the prospect of OCR rate cuts fade and global forces and local inflation push up wholesale interest rates, ASB trims its key term deposit rate offers
18th Apr 24, 10:07am
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As the prospect of OCR rate cuts fade and global forces and local inflation push up wholesale interest rates, ASB trims its key term deposit rate offers
Modest risk-off tone in the air; US equities weaker, US Treasury yields lower, credit spreads wider and oil prices weaker. NZD and AUD the best performers. Rates rise post-CPI
18th Apr 24, 7:50am
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Modest risk-off tone in the air; US equities weaker, US Treasury yields lower, credit spreads wider and oil prices weaker. NZD and AUD the best performers. Rates rise post-CPI
US interest rates rise; Beige Book confirms modest US expansion, which might be better than it seems; Japan exports jump; China meat prices fall; UST 10yr 4.59%; gold down and oil down sharply; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 69
18th Apr 24, 7:20am
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US interest rates rise; Beige Book confirms modest US expansion, which might be better than it seems; Japan exports jump; China meat prices fall; UST 10yr 4.59%; gold down and oil down sharply; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 69
New Zealand aims to triple trade with Thailand over two decades as South East Asia’s middle class grows
18th Apr 24, 6:53am
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New Zealand aims to triple trade with Thailand over two decades as South East Asia’s middle class grows
There weren't too many surprises in the new inflation figures out of Statistics NZ, but there’s enough in the data to keep the RBNZ nervous
17th Apr 24, 4:01pm
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There weren't too many surprises in the new inflation figures out of Statistics NZ, but there’s enough in the data to keep the RBNZ nervous
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; house sales weaker than realtors want; inflation stickier than RBNZ wants, dairy prices hold; lakes fill up; swaps up, NZD recovers, & more
17th Apr 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; house sales weaker than realtors want; inflation stickier than RBNZ wants, dairy prices hold; lakes fill up; swaps up, NZD recovers, & more
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Overseas experience points to digital cash not being widely adopted, so far
After holding off for two years, Canada will introduce digital services tax on tech multinationals
17th Apr 24, 12:35pm
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After holding off for two years, Canada will introduce digital services tax on tech multinationals
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Perhaps surprisingly, at-call cash accounts can return income better than inflation, after-tax. We identify which ones do that in an assessment of all interest-earning savings accounts
17th Apr 24, 11:37am
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Perhaps surprisingly, at-call cash accounts can return income better than inflation, after-tax. We identify which ones do that in an assessment of all interest-earning savings accounts
The IMF says policymakers should prioritise steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalising economic growth prospects
17th Apr 24, 11:21am
The IMF says policymakers should prioritise steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalising economic growth prospects
New Zealanders think most major product and services markets serving them are uncompetitive, survey shows
17th Apr 24, 11:18am
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New Zealanders think most major product and services markets serving them are uncompetitive, survey shows
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March annual inflation comes in higher than RBNZ expected while rent prices climb to highest rate since at least 1999
17th Apr 24, 10:57am
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March annual inflation comes in higher than RBNZ expected while rent prices climb to highest rate since at least 1999
The housing market looks set for a choppy winter with stock rising faster than sales
17th Apr 24, 10:08am
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The housing market looks set for a choppy winter with stock rising faster than sales
A perfect storm for the dollar; DXY on track to take out 2023 high. China activity data: GDP beats, retail sales, industrial production misses.PBoC appears to be conceding defeat to USD given weak CNY fixing
17th Apr 24, 8:10am
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A perfect storm for the dollar; DXY on track to take out 2023 high. China activity data: GDP beats, retail sales, industrial production misses.PBoC appears to be conceding defeat to USD given weak CNY fixing
US Fed Chair Powell signals high rates for longer due to persistent inflation. 2-year US treasury yields reach 5%, the highest level since November. China set a weaker than expected daily yuan reference rate hurting commodity currencies
17th Apr 24, 8:02am
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US Fed Chair Powell signals high rates for longer due to persistent inflation. 2-year US treasury yields reach 5%, the highest level since November. China set a weaker than expected daily yuan reference rate hurting commodity currencies
Dairy prices stable; US retail stays strong; Powell quashes rate cut expectations; China delivers mixed results; Moody's affirms NZ's top rating; UST 10yr 4.66%; gold up but oil on hold; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
17th Apr 24, 7:29am
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Dairy prices stable; US retail stays strong; Powell quashes rate cut expectations; China delivers mixed results; Moody's affirms NZ's top rating; UST 10yr 4.66%; gold up but oil on hold; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
'Digital cash' could shore up monetary sovereignty, plus boost competition and innovation, the RBNZ says
17th Apr 24, 6:01am
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'Digital cash' could shore up monetary sovereignty, plus boost competition and innovation, the RBNZ says
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; house buyers elusive, productivity retreats, eyes on CPI, Auckland bribery prosecuted, swaps up, NZD down, & more
16th Apr 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; house buyers elusive, productivity retreats, eyes on CPI, Auckland bribery prosecuted, swaps up, NZD down, & more
Lynda Moore says purchases that bring not only temporary delight but lasting satisfaction, require you to be mindful, intentional, and wise with every swipe, click, and buy
16th Apr 24, 1:34pm
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Lynda Moore says purchases that bring not only temporary delight but lasting satisfaction, require you to be mindful, intentional, and wise with every swipe, click, and buy
Auction activity easing back as the housing market heads deeper into autumn
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