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China launches QE variation; Shanghai markets approve; EM finance chiefs tell US to raise rates; UST 10yr yield 2.09%; oil down, gold higher; NZ$1 = 67.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.2
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China launches QE variation; Shanghai markets approve; EM finance chiefs tell US to raise rates; UST 10yr yield 2.09%; oil down, gold higher; NZ$1 = 67.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.2
Following most of its main rivals, New Zealand's largest mortgage bank trims all its fixed rates, although none are market-leading
Following most of its main rivals, New Zealand's largest mortgage bank trims all its fixed rates, although none are market-leading
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; sharp rate cuts, house prices race higher, spread from Auckland, micro businesses worry, Govt bond tender canceled, NZD holds higher
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; sharp rate cuts, house prices race higher, spread from Auckland, micro businesses worry, Govt bond tender canceled, NZD holds higher
Markets worry about lackluster growth; China adds better data; China cuts coal consumption; OECD targets MNC tax; gold jumps; NZ$1 = 67 US¢, TWI-5 = 71
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Markets worry about lackluster growth; China adds better data; China cuts coal consumption; OECD targets MNC tax; gold jumps; NZ$1 = 67 US¢, TWI-5 = 71
ASB cuts more rates to offer the lowest set of mortgage rates across the whole term curve. It is market leading for 6 months, 1 year, 18 months and 5 years
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ASB cuts more rates to offer the lowest set of mortgage rates across the whole term curve. It is market leading for 6 months, 1 year, 18 months and 5 years
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Westpac and RaboDirect cut rates, retail spending very strong, new bank notes released, swap rates rise, NZD rises
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Westpac and RaboDirect cut rates, retail spending very strong, new bank notes released, swap rates rise, NZD rises
Westpac drops two year fixed rate to 4.49%, but lower rate available at BNZ; other rivals target 1 year rate offers
Westpac drops two year fixed rate to 4.49%, but lower rate available at BNZ; other rivals target 1 year rate offers
Fed reveals why it held rates; US jobless benefit claims fall; China's new bond market concerns; US debt ceiling battle returns; UST yields rise; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 66.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.7
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Fed reveals why it held rates; US jobless benefit claims fall; China's new bond market concerns; US debt ceiling battle returns; UST yields rise; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 66.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.7
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; ACC milestone, smaller mortgages approved, September rents, new union, TPP twice the China FTA, NZD higher
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; ACC milestone, smaller mortgages approved, September rents, new union, TPP twice the China FTA, NZD higher
Dairy prices rise +9.9% at GDT auction; IMF sees growth in West, stall in EMs; US trade deficit widens on strong China imports; UST 10yr yield 2.05%; NZ$1 = 65.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.9
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Dairy prices rise +9.9% at GDT auction; IMF sees growth in West, stall in EMs; US trade deficit widens on strong China imports; UST 10yr yield 2.05%; NZ$1 = 65.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.9
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; no rate changes, Auckland house prices at another record, QSBO split, freely visiting, positive data, swaps rise, NZD rises
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; no rate changes, Auckland house prices at another record, QSBO split, freely visiting, positive data, swaps rise, NZD rises
Huge TPP deal agreed covering 36% of world trade; opposed by American right; NZ wins except for dairy; UST 10yr yield rises to 2.03%; NZD gains; NZ$1 = 64.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.7
Huge TPP deal agreed covering 36% of world trade; opposed by American right; NZ wins except for dairy; UST 10yr yield rises to 2.03%; NZD gains; NZ$1 = 64.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.7
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; more rate cuts, loan shark sentenced, Orr leads IFSWF, car sales very high, swap rates fall, NZD rises
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; more rate cuts, loan shark sentenced, Orr leads IFSWF, car sales very high, swap rates fall, NZD rises
BNZ launches new low two year market-leading fixed mortgage rate of 4.39%, just 4 bps above the lowest 1 year fixed rate
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BNZ launches new low two year market-leading fixed mortgage rate of 4.39%, just 4 bps above the lowest 1 year fixed rate
Jobs growth slows in US; TPP still unresolved; VW questions own viability; China eases FHB deposits; UST yield 1.99%; NZ$1 = 64.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.2
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Jobs growth slows in US; TPP still unresolved; VW questions own viability; China eases FHB deposits; UST yield 1.99%; NZ$1 = 64.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.2
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; online sales rise, incomes rise, commodity prices rise, FMA struggles to hold its people, swap rates unchanged
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; online sales rise, incomes rise, commodity prices rise, FMA struggles to hold its people, swap rates unchanged
Factories expand in West, contract in EMs; Australia calls bottom of minerals cycle; Samsung caught cheating too; China tourism expanding fast; UST 10yr yield 2.03%; NZ$1 = 64 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.8
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Factories expand in West, contract in EMs; Australia calls bottom of minerals cycle; Samsung caught cheating too; China tourism expanding fast; UST 10yr yield 2.03%; NZ$1 = 64 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.8
US jobs grow strongly; IMF sees little global growth; Australia loses coal exports, sees lower ore prices; McKinsey warns on bank profits; CDS spreads jump; gold falls; NZ$1 = 63.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.7
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US jobs grow strongly; IMF sees little global growth; Australia loses coal exports, sees lower ore prices; McKinsey warns on bank profits; CDS spreads jump; gold falls; NZ$1 = 63.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.7
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; small rate cuts, money supply and bank accounts swell, building consents diverge, confidence up here and in China, NZD higher
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; small rate cuts, money supply and bank accounts swell, building consents diverge, confidence up here and in China, NZD higher
2015 benchmarking of OECD tax systems rates New Zealand as #2 of 34. Low taxes on Wealth, Property and Capital Gains boosts the position
2015 benchmarking of OECD tax systems rates New Zealand as #2 of 34. Low taxes on Wealth, Property and Capital Gains boosts the position
Three of five equity crowdfunding projects fail in September. Five platforms now active and have raised $13.7 mln since inception in 24 successful offers
Three of five equity crowdfunding projects fail in September. Five platforms now active and have raised $13.7 mln since inception in 24 successful offers
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; no rate changes, Tatua shines again, Aussie miners don't, petrol strike threat, exporters bullish, big new park, swap rates lower
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; no rate changes, Tatua shines again, Aussie miners don't, petrol strike threat, exporters bullish, big new park, swap rates lower
US consumer spending rises; Chinese factory profits fall; Chinese travel more; Swiss see more manipulation; UST 10yr yield 2.13%; NZ$1 = 63.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.2
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US consumer spending rises; Chinese factory profits fall; Chinese travel more; Swiss see more manipulation; UST 10yr yield 2.13%; NZ$1 = 63.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.2
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; lower mortgage rates, lower worker confidence, higher dairy prices, swaps unchanged, NZD up
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; lower mortgage rates, lower worker confidence, higher dairy prices, swaps unchanged, NZD up
US growth surges +3.9% in Q2; Norway and Taiwan cut rates; F&P Finance to be sold; Sumatra fires; UST 10yr yield 2.17%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 63.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.7
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US growth surges +3.9% in Q2; Norway and Taiwan cut rates; F&P Finance to be sold; Sumatra fires; UST 10yr yield 2.17%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 63.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.7