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Most China data stable but investment levels slip; new car sales up strongly; WalMart drops Visa; NZ jobs outlook strong; UST 10yr yield 1.61%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.9
14th Jun 16, 7:33am
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Most China data stable but investment levels slip; new car sales up strongly; WalMart drops Visa; NZ jobs outlook strong; UST 10yr yield 1.61%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.9
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; BNZ cuts mortgage rate, Kiwibank cuts TD rate, economists raise growth forecasts, swaps flatter, NZD stable
13th Jun 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; BNZ cuts mortgage rate, Kiwibank cuts TD rate, economists raise growth forecasts, swaps flatter, NZD stable
Major bank trims a longer term home loan rate as wholesale rate curve flattens, suggesting more longer term rates could fall
13th Jun 16, 9:07am
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Major bank trims a longer term home loan rate as wholesale rate curve flattens, suggesting more longer term rates could fall
US sentiment slips; US govt deficit rises; IMF warns China on corporate debt; Chinese sentiment rises; UST 10yr yield 1.64%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.2
13th Jun 16, 7:20am
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US sentiment slips; US govt deficit rises; IMF warns China on corporate debt; Chinese sentiment rises; UST 10yr yield 1.64%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.2
Westpac raises its two year 'special' home loan rate, adds two more 'specials' for 3 and 5 years
10th Jun 16, 4:50pm
Westpac raises its two year 'special' home loan rate, adds two more 'specials' for 3 and 5 years
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Westpac raises 2yr mortgage rate, linker yields fall, BOP prices rise, retail sales growth slips, swaps rest, NZD holds gains
10th Jun 16, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Westpac raises 2yr mortgage rate, linker yields fall, BOP prices rise, retail sales growth slips, swaps rest, NZD holds gains
US data positive; OECD criticises QE and low interest rates; equities fall; UST 10yr yield 1.67%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 71.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.6
10th Jun 16, 7:32am
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US data positive; OECD criticises QE and low interest rates; equities fall; UST 10yr yield 1.67%; oil lower, gold higher; NZ$1 = 71.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.6
The state-owned bank meets the market in two terms, holds its market-leading two year rate
9th Jun 16, 5:31pm
The state-owned bank meets the market in two terms, holds its market-leading two year rate
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Kiwibank cuts mortgage rates, Wheeler unchanged but talks, mortgage approvals very strong, swaps and NZD spurt higher
9th Jun 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Kiwibank cuts mortgage rates, Wheeler unchanged but talks, mortgage approvals very strong, swaps and NZD spurt higher
Live-streamed video from the June 2016 RBNZ press conference with Governor Graeme Wheeler
9th Jun 16, 10:13am
Live-streamed video from the June 2016 RBNZ press conference with Governor Graeme Wheeler
The latest Chinese trade data strongly suggests China is turning away from economic reform, going back to its investment-led growth model. Money leaks out at an increasing rate
9th Jun 16, 8:55am
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The latest Chinese trade data strongly suggests China is turning away from economic reform, going back to its investment-led growth model. Money leaks out at an increasing rate
US employers find hiring tough, Indian monsoon arrives; Singapore to limit internet access; Moodys warns on Aussie house prices; UST 10yr yield 1.70%; oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.2
9th Jun 16, 7:28am
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US employers find hiring tough, Indian monsoon arrives; Singapore to limit internet access; Moodys warns on Aussie house prices; UST 10yr yield 1.70%; oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 70.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.2
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; TD rate changes, catastrophe bonds issued, Councils score 7% more revenue, factories struggle, swap rates fall, NZD rises
8th Jun 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; TD rate changes, catastrophe bonds issued, Councils score 7% more revenue, factories struggle, swap rates fall, NZD rises
US labour productivity falls; euro zone growth rises; Xero gets Wells Fargo relationship; UST 10yr yield 1.71%; oil up, gold flat; NZ$1 = 69.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.8
8th Jun 16, 7:13am
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US labour productivity falls; euro zone growth rises; Xero gets Wells Fargo relationship; UST 10yr yield 1.71%; oil up, gold flat; NZ$1 = 69.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.8
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; Truckometer slows with wholesale trade, Synlait cuts current season payout, trumps Fonterra for next season, swaps down -6 bps, NZD steady
7th Jun 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; Truckometer slows with wholesale trade, Synlait cuts current season payout, trumps Fonterra for next season, swaps down -6 bps, NZD steady
Weak US jobs report clouds Fed views; Swiss reject UBI, India debate inflation-fighting costs; UST 10yr yield 1.73%; oil up and gold jumps; NZ$1 = 69.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.7
7th Jun 16, 7:14am
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Weak US jobs report clouds Fed views; Swiss reject UBI, India debate inflation-fighting costs; UST 10yr yield 1.73%; oil up and gold jumps; NZ$1 = 69.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.7
The world's first vote on a universal basic income beaten 3:1. It didn't win in any canton
6th Jun 16, 11:59am
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The world's first vote on a universal basic income beaten 3:1. It didn't win in any canton
Official Chinese media push into Australia with 'cooperation agreement'. Propaganda head also vists New Zealand
4th Jun 16, 7:37pm
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Official Chinese media push into Australia with 'cooperation agreement'. Propaganda head also vists New Zealand
Sharp fall in US hiring raises questions about a June Fed rate hike
How clean are our banks' mortgage books? We have been contacted with local stories about the same issues bedevilling Aussie banks
4th Jun 16, 9:28am
How clean are our banks' mortgage books? We have been contacted with local stories about the same issues bedevilling Aussie banks
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; BNZ cuts saver rates, commodity prices hold, Crown accounts in surplus, real estate listings tight, building surge, swaps flatter, NZD holds
3rd Jun 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; BNZ cuts saver rates, commodity prices hold, Crown accounts in surplus, real estate listings tight, building surge, swaps flatter, NZD holds
The rush to satisfy the long-term pent-up demand for housing is seeing construction costs blow out for all new builds, accentuated by a natural focus on top-end, high-spec opportunities
3rd Jun 16, 1:31pm
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The rush to satisfy the long-term pent-up demand for housing is seeing construction costs blow out for all new builds, accentuated by a natural focus on top-end, high-spec opportunities
US labour markets firm; ECB sees growth, inflation; NZ vehicle sales strong; Hart company in bankruptcy; UST 10yr yield 1.81%; oil and gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 68.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.2
3rd Jun 16, 7:34am
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US labour markets firm; ECB sees growth, inflation; NZ vehicle sales strong; Hart company in bankruptcy; UST 10yr yield 1.81%; oil and gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 68.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.2
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Kiwibank moves TD 'special', small rise in dairy prices, no credit stress evident, money remittance industry battered, swaps flatten, NZD holds gains
2nd Jun 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Kiwibank moves TD 'special', small rise in dairy prices, no credit stress evident, money remittance industry battered, swaps flatten, NZD holds gains
Dairy prices rise again; Fed Beige Book reports higher wages; China factories struggle; China plans $1 tln stimulus; Brazil recession drags on; UST 10yr yield 1.84%; oil up and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.2
2nd Jun 16, 7:35am
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Dairy prices rise again; Fed Beige Book reports higher wages; China factories struggle; China plans $1 tln stimulus; Brazil recession drags on; UST 10yr yield 1.84%; oil up and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.2