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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; some small retail changes, big population rise, more offices to be built, tough household spending patterns, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
15th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; some small retail changes, big population rise, more offices to be built, tough household spending patterns, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
AI search, virtual assistant, generative video and music, chatbots and new Gemini model unveiled by Google
15th May 24, 3:52pm
AI search, virtual assistant, generative video and music, chatbots and new Gemini model unveiled by Google
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 will not contain any unexpected ‘bells and whistles’
15th May 24, 3:25pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 will not contain any unexpected ‘bells and whistles’
Almost 100,000sqm of new office space consented in the first quarter, but less than 26,000sqm of new retail space
15th May 24, 12:30pm
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Almost 100,000sqm of new office space consented in the first quarter, but less than 26,000sqm of new retail space
Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
15th May 24, 10:56am
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Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
Creditors of NZ financial service provider Vivier asked to dip into their pockets to help liquidator pursue money in Britain
15th May 24, 10:11am
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Creditors of NZ financial service provider Vivier asked to dip into their pockets to help liquidator pursue money in Britain
After a Fletcher Building update with 'few redeeming features' analysts see a risk that the company's net debt 'moves up' in the first half of the next financial year
15th May 24, 10:01am
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After a Fletcher Building update with 'few redeeming features' analysts see a risk that the company's net debt 'moves up' in the first half of the next financial year
Markets remain in a holding pattern ahead of key US CPI release. Much higher than expected US PPI in April, but only a short-lived market reaction, given downward revisions. Biden announces range of tariffs on Chinese imports
15th May 24, 8:11am
Markets remain in a holding pattern ahead of key US CPI release. Much higher than expected US PPI in April, but only a short-lived market reaction, given downward revisions. Biden announces range of tariffs on Chinese imports
Treasury advice released this week warned the Coalition Government it would struggle to fund its election promises without raising tax revenues
15th May 24, 7:44am
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Treasury advice released this week warned the Coalition Government it would struggle to fund its election promises without raising tax revenues
US sentiment and data better, Powell sings same tune; China sees insurance company stress; German sentiment up; Australia gets a pre-election budget; UST 10yr 4.45%; gold up and oil weaker; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
15th May 24, 7:19am
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US sentiment and data better, Powell sings same tune; China sees insurance company stress; German sentiment up; Australia gets a pre-election budget; UST 10yr 4.45%; gold up and oil weaker; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
Mortgage brokers probably earned about $400m in the March year, up 17% year-on-year, as they gain a significantly larger share of home loan transactions
15th May 24, 6:30am
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Mortgage brokers probably earned about $400m in the March year, up 17% year-on-year, as they gain a significantly larger share of home loan transactions
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; BNZ falls into line, housing data 'cold', retail slump extends, population mix changes fast, passports issued slow, swaps & NZD on hold, & more
14th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; BNZ falls into line, housing data 'cold', retail slump extends, population mix changes fast, passports issued slow, swaps & NZD on hold, & more
Barry Eichengreen asks whether anything can or should be done about the US greenback's strength, especially against Asian currencies
14th May 24, 3:28pm
Barry Eichengreen asks whether anything can or should be done about the US greenback's strength, especially against Asian currencies
The Warehouse Group says it can’t see how the Commerce Commission ‘can be satisfied’ with Foodstuffs merger on the table
14th May 24, 1:27pm
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The Warehouse Group says it can’t see how the Commerce Commission ‘can be satisfied’ with Foodstuffs merger on the table
GPT-4o large language model shows off fast new text, audio and image capabilities
14th May 24, 12:47pm
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GPT-4o large language model shows off fast new text, audio and image capabilities
Stats NZ figures show retail card spending fell for the third consecutive month on a seasonally adjusted basis
14th May 24, 11:55am
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Stats NZ figures show retail card spending fell for the third consecutive month on a seasonally adjusted basis
Influx of 238,964 migrants arrived in New Zealand in the year to March, with Stats NZ also reporting a record annual net loss of NZ citizens
14th May 24, 11:50am
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Influx of 238,964 migrants arrived in New Zealand in the year to March, with Stats NZ also reporting a record annual net loss of NZ citizens
Keith Woodford reveals a rather remarkable transition underway where A2 beta-casein milk from 2024-born calves will exceed 85%. He calls for a full-industry review of how we can benefit from the unique advantage that gives our dairy sector
14th May 24, 10:29am
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Keith Woodford reveals a rather remarkable transition underway where A2 beta-casein milk from 2024-born calves will exceed 85%. He calls for a full-industry review of how we can benefit from the unique advantage that gives our dairy sector
The REINZ House Price Index dropped in 10 out of 12 regions last month
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With the shift lower by the last major Aussie bank now complete, we look at whether it is better to take the new lower short home loan rates, or go for the much lower longer term rates
14th May 24, 8:50am
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With the shift lower by the last major Aussie bank now complete, we look at whether it is better to take the new lower short home loan rates, or go for the much lower longer term rates
Consolidation everywhere as markets await US CPI. Various NZ economic data released continued the recent theme of an economy going backwards and inflation pressure receding
14th May 24, 7:33am
Consolidation everywhere as markets await US CPI. Various NZ economic data released continued the recent theme of an economy going backwards and inflation pressure receding
US inflation expectations rise; India inflation stable but high; China lubricates its funding for a new stimulus push; Aussie sentiment stable; copper price jumps; UST 10yr 4.49%; gold down and oil firm; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
14th May 24, 7:19am
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US inflation expectations rise; India inflation stable but high; China lubricates its funding for a new stimulus push; Aussie sentiment stable; copper price jumps; UST 10yr 4.49%; gold down and oil firm; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank & Westpac cut retail rates, auctions slow, food not pressing inflation, services contracting, expectations ease, swaps & NZD stable
13th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank & Westpac cut retail rates, auctions slow, food not pressing inflation, services contracting, expectations ease, swaps & NZD stable
High interest rates, a difficult economy and a surplus of listings spell trouble for the housing market over winter, says QV
13th May 24, 3:58pm
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High interest rates, a difficult economy and a surplus of listings spell trouble for the housing market over winter, says QV
Influential RBNZ survey shows another decisive drop in the expectation of future levels of inflation in a result that will give the RBNZ comfort ahead of its Official Cash Rate decision next week
13th May 24, 3:41pm
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Influential RBNZ survey shows another decisive drop in the expectation of future levels of inflation in a result that will give the RBNZ comfort ahead of its Official Cash Rate decision next week
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