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NZ Budget 2025: economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harder
19th May 25, 1:46pm
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NZ Budget 2025: economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harder
Allan Barber notes that 2024 was yet another tough year for the capital intensive red-meat processing industry. He suggests the cooperatives make it hard for themselves by not being as disciplined as they should be with procurement
19th May 25, 1:19pm
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Allan Barber notes that 2024 was yet another tough year for the capital intensive red-meat processing industry. He suggests the cooperatives make it hard for themselves by not being as disciplined as they should be with procurement
The services sector again contracted slightly in the last month and is 'a long way from being back to full health'
19th May 25, 10:57am
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The services sector again contracted slightly in the last month and is 'a long way from being back to full health'
Brian Easton says while many of the world’s Christian religions seem preoccupied with personal issues that Jesus, their founder, barely touched upon, they must engage with economic issues too
19th May 25, 9:39am
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Brian Easton says while many of the world’s Christian religions seem preoccupied with personal issues that Jesus, their founder, barely touched upon, they must engage with economic issues too
Joint submission from 5 banks asks MPs for level capital playing field with big 4 banks
19th May 25, 9:23am
Joint submission from 5 banks asks MPs for level capital playing field with big 4 banks
Chris Trotter says a political party caught speaking out of both sides on its mouth on key issues will soon find itself in big trouble
19th May 25, 9:10am
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Chris Trotter says a political party caught speaking out of both sides on its mouth on key issues will soon find itself in big trouble
Roger J Kerr says wild volatility from tariffs has left central banks in a total quandary on how to manage monetary policy
19th May 25, 8:42am
Roger J Kerr says wild volatility from tariffs has left central banks in a total quandary on how to manage monetary policy
US consumer sentiment falls to historical lows, inflation expectations shoot higher. Trump's tax bill fails early in the process, a rare event. Moody's downgrades US credit rating. NZ inflation expectations rise; domestic rates market underperforms
19th May 25, 7:24am
US consumer sentiment falls to historical lows, inflation expectations shoot higher. Trump's tax bill fails early in the process, a rare event. Moody's downgrades US credit rating. NZ inflation expectations rise; domestic rates market underperforms
US sovereign rating downgraded; US consumers glum; Walmart warns; eyes on China data dump; Singapore exports jump; EU trade surplus jumps; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold down, oil firmer; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 67.4
19th May 25, 7:20am
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US sovereign rating downgraded; US consumers glum; Walmart warns; eyes on China data dump; Singapore exports jump; EU trade surplus jumps; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold down, oil firmer; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 67.4
Adair Turner calls attention to recent significant breakthroughs in long-distance shipping and heavy industry
18th May 25, 10:18am
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Adair Turner calls attention to recent significant breakthroughs in long-distance shipping and heavy industry
David Hargreaves has a look at how mortgage rate reductions have been tracking and tries to assess how much more is needed in order to get the economy back on track
18th May 25, 6:31am
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David Hargreaves has a look at how mortgage rate reductions have been tracking and tries to assess how much more is needed in order to get the economy back on track
When sentiment slumps and bond vigilantes return, is the only way for gold 'up'? especially when equity valuations seem unreasonably high
17th May 25, 2:17pm
When sentiment slumps and bond vigilantes return, is the only way for gold 'up'? especially when equity valuations seem unreasonably high
A year after it warned them, Moody's Ratings has downgraded the US Government credit rating after things got worse, in a move that will put upward pressure on benchmark bond yields
17th May 25, 10:24am
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A year after it warned them, Moody's Ratings has downgraded the US Government credit rating after things got worse, in a move that will put upward pressure on benchmark bond yields
Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
17th May 25, 9:10am
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Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
The deer industry is focused on turning around a difficult season where venison demand remained steady, but the velvet sector has had a more difficult time. However optimism new initiatives will pay off is high
17th May 25, 9:01am
The deer industry is focused on turning around a difficult season where venison demand remained steady, but the velvet sector has had a more difficult time. However optimism new initiatives will pay off is high
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US consumer sentiment drops hard as tariff taxes bite; Canadian credit conditions tighten; Singapore's exports jump; NZ police make arrest in FBI crypto fraud case; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold down, oil firmer; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 67.4
17th May 25, 7:58am
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US consumer sentiment drops hard as tariff taxes bite; Canadian credit conditions tighten; Singapore's exports jump; NZ police make arrest in FBI crypto fraud case; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold down, oil firmer; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 67.4
Just over a third of auctioned properties sold under the hammer, with 60% of selling prices below rating valuation
17th May 25, 6:00am
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Just over a third of auctioned properties sold under the hammer, with 60% of selling prices below rating valuation
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, heavy stock overhang, productivity worse again, PMI expands modestly, inflation expectations turn up, swaps stable, NZD eases, & more
16th May 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, heavy stock overhang, productivity worse again, PMI expands modestly, inflation expectations turn up, swaps stable, NZD eases, & more
Criminals bribed 'rogue overseas support agents' to steal customer data from Coinbase, with blackmail being attempted
16th May 25, 3:18pm
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Criminals bribed 'rogue overseas support agents' to steal customer data from Coinbase, with blackmail being attempted
The amount of unsold housing stock on the market is worryingly high heading into winter
16th May 25, 10:29am
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The amount of unsold housing stock on the market is worryingly high heading into winter
As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, Angel Zhong asks if his investing philosophy has a future
16th May 25, 9:29am
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As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, Angel Zhong asks if his investing philosophy has a future
David Mahon says China is responding to the US tariff war by focusing on its internal challenges while strengthening new alliances with the economic refugees of the fragmenting global order
16th May 25, 8:30am
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David Mahon says China is responding to the US tariff war by focusing on its internal challenges while strengthening new alliances with the economic refugees of the fragmenting global order
In a heavy US data release day, activity and pricing indicators were weak, driving down US rates and supported US equities. The NZD and AUD underperform again
16th May 25, 7:53am
In a heavy US data release day, activity and pricing indicators were weak, driving down US rates and supported US equities. The NZD and AUD underperform again
Powell focused on inflation control; US data weaker than expected; Japan machine tool orders rise; EU factories busy; Aussie labour market rises; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.45%; gold up, oil down; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 67.2
16th May 25, 7:21am
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Powell focused on inflation control; US data weaker than expected; Japan machine tool orders rise; EU factories busy; Aussie labour market rises; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.45%; gold up, oil down; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 67.2
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; housing market in winter mode, food prices rise faster, rent pressure eases, NZGBs get demand rush, swaps stable, NZD lower, & more
15th May 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; housing market in winter mode, food prices rise faster, rent pressure eases, NZGBs get demand rush, swaps stable, NZD lower, & more