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US services strong, factories less so; Greece burns off support, changes negotiators; Australia warned on credit rating risk; NZ$1 = 76.4 US¢, TWI = 80.7
28th Apr 15, 7:24am
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US services strong, factories less so; Greece burns off support, changes negotiators; Australia warned on credit rating risk; NZ$1 = 76.4 US¢, TWI = 80.7
A growing number of analysts think dairy prices will start to trend higher after low prices burn off some export competitors and China stocks sink
25th Apr 15, 6:29am
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A growing number of analysts think dairy prices will start to trend higher after low prices burn off some export competitors and China stocks sink
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; mortgage rate cuts, TD cuts too, we mainly owe Australia, confidence sky-high, NZ dollar still falling slowly
24th Apr 15, 4:04pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; mortgage rate cuts, TD cuts too, we mainly owe Australia, confidence sky-high, NZ dollar still falling slowly
ASB the latest bank to trim its term deposit rate offers as banks keep pushing rates down
24th Apr 15, 1:09pm
ASB the latest bank to trim its term deposit rate offers as banks keep pushing rates down
Targeted cuts come for key mortgage rates, but two 'specials' are withdrawn
23rd Apr 15, 8:33pm
Targeted cuts come for key mortgage rates, but two 'specials' are withdrawn
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; McDermott changes the tone, tourism booms, another hybrid warning, more migrants, lower interest and fx rates
23rd Apr 15, 4:03pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; McDermott changes the tone, tourism booms, another hybrid warning, more migrants, lower interest and fx rates
NZ likely to be where 11 of the fugitives on China's list of the 100 people most wanted for corruption are
23rd Apr 15, 10:53am
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NZ likely to be where 11 of the fugitives on China's list of the 100 people most wanted for corruption are
US housing markets surge; Japan's trade in surplus; China targets jobs, and fugitives; Aust swamped in offshore funds; gold falls sharply; NZ$1 = 76.7 US¢, TWI = 81.6
23rd Apr 15, 7:26am
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US housing markets surge; Japan's trade in surplus; China targets jobs, and fugitives; Aust swamped in offshore funds; gold falls sharply; NZ$1 = 76.7 US¢, TWI = 81.6
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; strong mortgage approval levels, GMT accesses long cheap money, swap rates rise, NZD TWI even higher
22nd Apr 15, 4:01pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; strong mortgage approval levels, GMT accesses long cheap money, swap rates rise, NZD TWI even higher
US wages rise; China corporate debt stress grows; EU rolls back Greek deadlines; Brent crude price drops; UST 10yr yield 1.90%; NZ$1 = 76.7 US¢, TWI = 81.7
22nd Apr 15, 7:29am
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US wages rise; China corporate debt stress grows; EU rolls back Greek deadlines; Brent crude price drops; UST 10yr yield 1.90%; NZ$1 = 76.7 US¢, TWI = 81.7
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; bulk buying benefits, China gloom worse, broader Red Zone offers, yield indicator for renter investments, the impact of aging
21st Apr 15, 4:14pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; bulk buying benefits, China gloom worse, broader Red Zone offers, yield indicator for renter investments, the impact of aging
Japan and US agree TPP terms; China's reserve ratio cut; Greeks desperate; HSBC looks at quitting London; RBA signals rate cut; oil rig count falls; NZ$1 = 76.5 US¢, TWI = 81.5
21st Apr 15, 7:49am
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Japan and US agree TPP terms; China's reserve ratio cut; Greeks desperate; HSBC looks at quitting London; RBA signals rate cut; oil rig count falls; NZ$1 = 76.5 US¢, TWI = 81.5
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; term deposit rate cuts, inflation disappears, service sector strong, housing values higher, another bank hybrid, swap rates rise
20th Apr 15, 4:05pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; term deposit rate cuts, inflation disappears, service sector strong, housing values higher, another bank hybrid, swap rates rise
US prices suggest inflation; China house prices fall; Greece stress rises; Russia data dismal; US gives fast track authority for TPPA deal; NZ$1 = 76.8 US¢, TWI = 81.5
20th Apr 15, 7:44am
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US prices suggest inflation; China house prices fall; Greece stress rises; Russia data dismal; US gives fast track authority for TPPA deal; NZ$1 = 76.8 US¢, TWI = 81.5
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; mortgage rate cuts, fewer on benefits, Aussies seek NZ jobs, milk output up, prices down, swap curve flat
17th Apr 15, 4:00pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; mortgage rate cuts, fewer on benefits, Aussies seek NZ jobs, milk output up, prices down, swap curve flat
The state-owned bank cuts -16 bps from its three year rate, making that home loan offer almost the best in the market
17th Apr 15, 10:55am
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The state-owned bank cuts -16 bps from its three year rate, making that home loan offer almost the best in the market
The Red Bank tweaks its home loan rate offers down, adding a new 18 mth 'special', matching some key rivals
17th Apr 15, 8:31am
The Red Bank tweaks its home loan rate offers down, adding a new 18 mth 'special', matching some key rivals
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; HSBC's final fling, RBNZ wants help, BNZ embraces brokers again, China slows, swap rates very flat, NZD jumps
15th Apr 15, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; HSBC's final fling, RBNZ wants help, BNZ embraces brokers again, China slows, swap rates very flat, NZD jumps
HSBC's 5.29% Premier rate to end on May 1 and bank adds a $2,000 cash incentive to try and finish with a flourish
15th Apr 15, 11:49am
HSBC's 5.29% Premier rate to end on May 1 and bank adds a $2,000 cash incentive to try and finish with a flourish
US retails sales jump, but SME confidence falls; IMF sees growth but risks; India stars; El Niño warning; UST 10yr yields fall; NZ$1 = 75.2 US¢, TWI = 80.6
15th Apr 15, 7:31am
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US retails sales jump, but SME confidence falls; IMF sees growth but risks; India stars; El Niño warning; UST 10yr yields fall; NZ$1 = 75.2 US¢, TWI = 80.6
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; HCNZ cuts rates, house price records fall, growth but no inflation, Budget 2015 clues, swap and fx rates stable
14th Apr 15, 4:01pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; HCNZ cuts rates, house price records fall, growth but no inflation, Budget 2015 clues, swap and fx rates stable
US budget deficit grows; China trade surplus slumps; Greece prepares to default; NZ Steel on the ropes; Aussie budget stress; NZ$1 = 74.4 US¢, TWI = 80.1
14th Apr 15, 7:27am
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US budget deficit grows; China trade surplus slumps; Greece prepares to default; NZ Steel on the ropes; Aussie budget stress; NZ$1 = 74.4 US¢, TWI = 80.1
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; China exports plunge -15%, Fonterra mulls bond offer, electronic card activity strong, commercial property sales strong, NZD falls
13th Apr 15, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; China exports plunge -15%, Fonterra mulls bond offer, electronic card activity strong, commercial property sales strong, NZD falls
China says AIIB will be graft-free; China inflation stable; German frustration with Greece grows; UST 10yr yields rise; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 75.4 US¢, TWI = 80.8
13th Apr 15, 7:20am
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China says AIIB will be graft-free; China inflation stable; German frustration with Greece grows; UST 10yr yields rise; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 75.4 US¢, TWI = 80.8