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David Chaston

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David Chaston is the publisher of interest.co.nz and is commited to ensuring readers get the latest information on interest rates, and the forces that move them.

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Prices for beef and sheep meat rising fast in China, as are our exports
12th Mar 13, 9:41am
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Prices for beef and sheep meat rising fast in China, as are our exports
90 seconds at 9 am: S&P500 nears record; France near recession again; Germany improves; Korean tension rises; rain prospects recede ; NZ$1 = US$0.825, TWI = 76.2
12th Mar 13, 8:43am
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90 seconds at 9 am: S&P500 nears record; France near recession again; Germany improves; Korean tension rises; rain prospects recede ; NZ$1 = US$0.825, TWI = 76.2
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: POBC, the world's central banker; stress tests; happy bankers; understanding confidence; Norway's serious wealth; Dilbert, and more
11th Mar 13, 10:16am
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Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: POBC, the world's central banker; stress tests; happy bankers; understanding confidence; Norway's serious wealth; Dilbert, and more
90 seconds at 9 am: Big rise in US hiring; Italy's credit rating cut; Spain's bonds rise; Chinese exports grow; Chinese hack RBA computers; NZ$1 = US$0.821, TWI = 75.9
11th Mar 13, 8:45am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Big rise in US hiring; Italy's credit rating cut; Spain's bonds rise; Chinese exports grow; Chinese hack RBA computers; NZ$1 = US$0.821, TWI = 75.9
90 seconds at 9 am: ECB and BofE review rates; US household wealth climbs, jobless claims fall; China accuses miners of price manipulation; NZ$1 = US$0.826, TWI = 76.0
8th Mar 13, 8:50am
90 seconds at 9 am: ECB and BofE review rates; US household wealth climbs, jobless claims fall; China accuses miners of price manipulation; NZ$1 = US$0.826, TWI = 76.0
One of New Zealand's largest development projects gets underway on the Auckland Waterfront; up to 1,000 new dwellings but most over $1 million on leasehold terms
7th Mar 13, 2:54pm
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One of New Zealand's largest development projects gets underway on the Auckland Waterfront; up to 1,000 new dwellings but most over $1 million on leasehold terms
90 seconds at 9 am: EU fines Microsoft; eurozone contracts, chases exec pay curbs; AU grows more than expected; US jobs growth; emerging markets slow; high NZ loan approvals; NZ$1 = US$0.828, TWI = 76.2
7th Mar 13, 8:43am
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90 seconds at 9 am: EU fines Microsoft; eurozone contracts, chases exec pay curbs; AU grows more than expected; US jobs growth; emerging markets slow; high NZ loan approvals; NZ$1 = US$0.828, TWI = 76.2
90 seconds at 9 am: Dow hits record high, euro stocks also gain; HSBC starts sell-out of US; China targets 7.5% growth; Aussie dairy farmers do it tough; record rice plantings; NZ$1 = US$0.829, TWI = 76.2
6th Mar 13, 9:02am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Dow hits record high, euro stocks also gain; HSBC starts sell-out of US; China targets 7.5% growth; Aussie dairy farmers do it tough; record rice plantings; NZ$1 = US$0.829, TWI = 76.2
Dairy prices up 10.4% from last auction in USD, up 12.4% in NZD; whole milk powder up 18%
6th Mar 13, 8:34am
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Dairy prices up 10.4% from last auction in USD, up 12.4% in NZD; whole milk powder up 18%
Tax advisors say IRD's Alesco tax case win 'an alarming result' that may discourage foreign investment; NZ$300 mln in similar cases may be affected
5th Mar 13, 12:51pm
Tax advisors say IRD's Alesco tax case win 'an alarming result' that may discourage foreign investment; NZ$300 mln in similar cases may be affected
90 seconds at 9 am: US oil imports down sharply; US budget cuts cause less worry; China imposes a CGT on house profits; big AU mine investments; NZ$1 = US$0.822, TWI = 75.7
5th Mar 13, 8:44am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US oil imports down sharply; US budget cuts cause less worry; China imposes a CGT on house profits; big AU mine investments; NZ$1 = US$0.822, TWI = 75.7
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Rouibini's ten worries; Auckland housing stress; Warren Buffet has an unsatisfactory year; bank leverage matters; 'Fed has failed to do its job'; Dilbert, and more
4th Mar 13, 10:27am
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Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Rouibini's ten worries; Auckland housing stress; Warren Buffet has an unsatisfactory year; bank leverage matters; 'Fed has failed to do its job'; Dilbert, and more
ANZ raises credit card fees by between $5 and $25 per year; interest rates unchanged
4th Mar 13, 9:26am
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ANZ raises credit card fees by between $5 and $25 per year; interest rates unchanged
90 seconds at 9 am: Swiss vote for pay controls; eurozone jobless rises, ECB may cut; US bonds gain on Bernanke remarks; NZ$1 = US$0.825, TWI = 75.9
4th Mar 13, 9:08am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Swiss vote for pay controls; eurozone jobless rises, ECB may cut; US bonds gain on Bernanke remarks; NZ$1 = US$0.825, TWI = 75.9
As drought grips much of the North Island, farmers are being urged to start thinking about using some of the tax relief measures available to cope with the business stress
2nd Mar 13, 10:08am
As drought grips much of the North Island, farmers are being urged to start thinking about using some of the tax relief measures available to cope with the business stress
Forest industry pushes for a levy to fund research, biosecurity surveillance, communications, advocacy and product promotion
1st Mar 13, 3:12pm
Forest industry pushes for a levy to fund research, biosecurity surveillance, communications, advocacy and product promotion
Amanda Morrall launches her new book about getting your life and your money sorted. Money Matters shows you how to generate your greatest wealth when you are in your own personal flow
1st Mar 13, 1:13pm
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Amanda Morrall launches her new book about getting your life and your money sorted. Money Matters shows you how to generate your greatest wealth when you are in your own personal flow
90 seconds at 9 am: US budget compromise fails; Dow at new record; EU banker bonus rules resisted; German jobless levels in surprise fall; AU$ held by 34 sovereigns; NZ$1 = US$0.828, TWI = 75.8
1st Mar 13, 8:46am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US budget compromise fails; Dow at new record; EU banker bonus rules resisted; German jobless levels in surprise fall; AU$ held by 34 sovereigns; NZ$1 = US$0.828, TWI = 75.8
90 seconds at 9 am: US durable goods orders exceed expectations; Bernanke upbeat; Gross worried; China adopts realism; cyclone closes Pilbara ports; NZ$1 = US$0.823, TWI = 75.3
28th Feb 13, 8:44am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US durable goods orders exceed expectations; Bernanke upbeat; Gross worried; China adopts realism; cyclone closes Pilbara ports; NZ$1 = US$0.823, TWI = 75.3
Asian UHT milk demand will need a huge increase in winter milk supply from the Waikato to support big new onshore plant
27th Feb 13, 10:13am
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Asian UHT milk demand will need a huge increase in winter milk supply from the Waikato to support big new onshore plant
Dairy payout on track for $5.90-$6.00; despite dry weather, output will be up 1%
27th Feb 13, 9:23am
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Dairy payout on track for $5.90-$6.00; despite dry weather, output will be up 1%
Just when many thought sub 5% rates were disappearing, HSBC has launched three new fixed home loan specials at 4.99%
26th Feb 13, 5:51pm
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Just when many thought sub 5% rates were disappearing, HSBC has launched three new fixed home loan specials at 4.99%
90 seconds at 9 am: Italian election outcome confused, euro at risk; China PMI falls unexpectedly; tough US budget deal emerging; Aussie banks in China food focus; NZ$1 = US$0.838, TWI = 76.6
26th Feb 13, 8:43am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Italian election outcome confused, euro at risk; China PMI falls unexpectedly; tough US budget deal emerging; Aussie banks in China food focus; NZ$1 = US$0.838, TWI = 76.6
BNZ launches a two week mortgage special with a market-leading rate for 18 months; also lowers GlobalPlus rate for the same term
25th Feb 13, 9:56am
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BNZ launches a two week mortgage special with a market-leading rate for 18 months; also lowers GlobalPlus rate for the same term
90 seconds at 9 am: UK downgraded; Italians voting - deadlock predicted; US manufacturing expands; Australia won't intervene on currency; floods costly; NZ$1 = US$0.837, TWI = 76.5
25th Feb 13, 8:51am
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90 seconds at 9 am: UK downgraded; Italians voting - deadlock predicted; US manufacturing expands; Australia won't intervene on currency; floods costly; NZ$1 = US$0.837, TWI = 76.5