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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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Fixed mortgage rates fall at both AMP and HSBC Premier; HSBC now has the lowest rates in the market
8th Oct 11, 10:19am
Fixed mortgage rates fall at both AMP and HSBC Premier; HSBC now has the lowest rates in the market
We are looking for readers help to complete a survey of major NZ businesses
Kiwi dollar falls as commodities take a thrashing
26th Sep 11, 8:36pm
Kiwi dollar falls as commodities take a thrashing
BusinessDesk: Skellerup looks to hike directors' fees almost 50%
26th Sep 11, 6:20pm
BusinessDesk: Skellerup looks to hike directors' fees almost 50%
Hydro lake storage falls to under 80% of average, wholesale prices double in 90 days
26th Sep 11, 6:13pm
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Hydro lake storage falls to under 80% of average, wholesale prices double in 90 days
David Chaston investigates food price increases, does the math and finds a basket of items bought in NZ is in fact cheaper than OZ. Your view?
22nd Sep 11, 10:26am
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David Chaston investigates food price increases, does the math and finds a basket of items bought in NZ is in fact cheaper than OZ. Your view?
OECD points its finger at high EU farm subsidies that 'distort markets'
90 seconds at 9 am: Moody's cuts French bank ratings; China lectures western leaders; MPS reviewed today
15th Sep 11, 8:13am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Moody's cuts French bank ratings; China lectures western leaders; MPS reviewed today
Terms of trade improve strongly in Q2 2011 to 37 year high
Building consents rise strongly in main centres
Opinion: David Chaston finds most pensioners will soon suck out more in pensions than they ever paid in taxes, leaving the young to pay the bill
24th Aug 11, 3:54pm
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Opinion: David Chaston finds most pensioners will soon suck out more in pensions than they ever paid in taxes, leaving the young to pay the bill
Immigration remains very weak, although Kiwis are travelling in record numbers
19th Aug 11, 11:42am
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Immigration remains very weak, although Kiwis are travelling in record numbers
Avoiding the credit card 'minimum payment' trap
Standard & Poor's downgrades US Treasury debt to AA+ from AAA and says the outlook is negative
6th Aug 11, 1:24pm
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Standard & Poor's downgrades US Treasury debt to AA+ from AAA and says the outlook is negative
NZ$ ends the month at fresh highs, and record levels against the US dollar, euro, and UK pound
30th Jul 11, 8:51am
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NZ$ ends the month at fresh highs, and record levels against the US dollar, euro, and UK pound
Why long term mortgage rates will remain above floating rates in the 'new normal' after the Global Financial Crisis
29th Jul 11, 12:52pm
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Why long term mortgage rates will remain above floating rates in the 'new normal' after the Global Financial Crisis
Should you fix, or stay floating?
90 seconds at 9 am: US paralysed by Republican inability to act; IMF warns France; Greece will default
28th Jul 11, 8:00am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US paralysed by Republican inability to act; IMF warns France; Greece will default
'Encouraging' rise in business confidence survey. But 'brace yourself' for OCR rises, says the National Bank
27th Jul 11, 1:29pm
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'Encouraging' rise in business confidence survey. But 'brace yourself' for OCR rises, says the National Bank
'Why are 5 year rates higher today than 7 years ago, even though the OCR is lower today?'
25th Jul 11, 1:42pm
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'Why are 5 year rates higher today than 7 years ago, even though the OCR is lower today?'
NZ house prices down 11% since April 2007 in inflation-adjusted terms, which is biggest fall in real house prices since stagflation of 1970s
20th Jul 11, 9:51am
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NZ house prices down 11% since April 2007 in inflation-adjusted terms, which is biggest fall in real house prices since stagflation of 1970s
What happens if the United States fails to raise their debt ceiling?
The NZ dollar finised the week at a three and a half year high on the TWI
16th Jul 11, 10:31am
The NZ dollar finised the week at a three and a half year high on the TWI
90 seconds at 9 am: Bernanke ready with QE3; gold at record high; Fitch cuts Greek rating; China growth sustainable
14th Jul 11, 8:48am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Bernanke ready with QE3; gold at record high; Fitch cuts Greek rating; China growth sustainable
Annual food price increases the highest in two years, pushed up further by the GST rise
13th Jul 11, 11:23am
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Annual food price increases the highest in two years, pushed up further by the GST rise