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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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China data mixed; China goes all-in on housing rescue; UN sees India rising; EU inflation eases; nickel price jumps; SkyCity hit less than expected; UST 10yr 4.42%; gold at ATH and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.4
18th May 24, 8:37am
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China data mixed; China goes all-in on housing rescue; UN sees India rising; EU inflation eases; nickel price jumps; SkyCity hit less than expected; UST 10yr 4.42%; gold at ATH and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.4
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; PPI's underpin inflation, Stobo to the FMA, S&P explains its Watercare position, swaps firmish, NZD on hold, & more
17th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; PPI's underpin inflation, Stobo to the FMA, S&P explains its Watercare position, swaps firmish, NZD on hold, & more
China mulls full property sector rescue; US data stable with upside suggestions; ECB says risks being ignored; copper at ATH; freight rates up again; UST 10yr 4.38%; gold down and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.2 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
17th May 24, 7:22am
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China mulls full property sector rescue; US data stable with upside suggestions; ECB says risks being ignored; copper at ATH; freight rates up again; UST 10yr 4.38%; gold down and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.2 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity
17th May 24, 5:00am
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David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage cuts but a reverse mortgage rate hike, Fonterra speeds its transition, farm wallets shut, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more
16th May 24, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage cuts but a reverse mortgage rate hike, Fonterra speeds its transition, farm wallets shut, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more
While most borrowers are focused on 6 and 12 month fixed mortgage rates, there is suddenly more competition among banks at the three year fixed rate level. It might make sense to consider that option
16th May 24, 9:22am
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While most borrowers are focused on 6 and 12 month fixed mortgage rates, there is suddenly more competition among banks at the three year fixed rate level. It might make sense to consider that option
No surprises from April US CPI; US retail soft; Indian exports weak; EU economic indicators pick up; Aussie pay growth slips; UST 10yr 4.36%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.3 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
16th May 24, 7:39am
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No surprises from April US CPI; US retail soft; Indian exports weak; EU economic indicators pick up; Aussie pay growth slips; UST 10yr 4.36%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.3 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; some small retail changes, big population rise, more offices to be built, tough household spending patterns, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
15th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; some small retail changes, big population rise, more offices to be built, tough household spending patterns, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
US sentiment and data better, Powell sings same tune; China sees insurance company stress; German sentiment up; Australia gets a pre-election budget; UST 10yr 4.45%; gold up and oil weaker; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
15th May 24, 7:19am
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US sentiment and data better, Powell sings same tune; China sees insurance company stress; German sentiment up; Australia gets a pre-election budget; UST 10yr 4.45%; gold up and oil weaker; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
Mortgage brokers probably earned about $400m in the March year, up 17% year-on-year, as they gain a significantly larger share of home loan transactions
15th May 24, 6:30am
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Mortgage brokers probably earned about $400m in the March year, up 17% year-on-year, as they gain a significantly larger share of home loan transactions
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; BNZ falls into line, housing data 'cold', retail slump extends, population mix changes fast, passports issued slow, swaps & NZD on hold, & more
14th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; BNZ falls into line, housing data 'cold', retail slump extends, population mix changes fast, passports issued slow, swaps & NZD on hold, & more
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With the shift lower by the last major Aussie bank now complete, we look at whether it is better to take the new lower short home loan rates, or go for the much lower longer term rates
14th May 24, 8:50am
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With the shift lower by the last major Aussie bank now complete, we look at whether it is better to take the new lower short home loan rates, or go for the much lower longer term rates
US inflation expectations rise; India inflation stable but high; China lubricates its funding for a new stimulus push; Aussie sentiment stable; copper price jumps; UST 10yr 4.49%; gold down and oil firm; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
14th May 24, 7:19am
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US inflation expectations rise; India inflation stable but high; China lubricates its funding for a new stimulus push; Aussie sentiment stable; copper price jumps; UST 10yr 4.49%; gold down and oil firm; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank & Westpac cut retail rates, auctions slow, food not pressing inflation, services contracting, expectations ease, swaps & NZD stable
13th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank & Westpac cut retail rates, auctions slow, food not pressing inflation, services contracting, expectations ease, swaps & NZD stable
Kiwibank takes its carded one year home loan rate below 7%, the first time any main bank has offered a rate that low for that term in 10 months, cuts key term deposit rates at the same time
13th May 24, 8:46am
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Kiwibank takes its carded one year home loan rate below 7%, the first time any main bank has offered a rate that low for that term in 10 months, cuts key term deposit rates at the same time
Chinese data lackluster; US sentiment slips; Canada jobs rise; Indian industrial production up; Australia targets social housing fix; UST 10yr 4.50%; gold up and oil down; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
13th May 24, 7:19am
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Chinese data lackluster; US sentiment slips; Canada jobs rise; Indian industrial production up; Australia targets social housing fix; UST 10yr 4.50%; gold up and oil down; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
US sentiment slips but still in rising trend; Canada jobs rise; India industrial production up; China FDI growth slows fast; Australia targets social housing fix; UST 10yr 4.50%; gold up and oil down; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
11th May 24, 8:05am
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US sentiment slips but still in rising trend; Canada jobs rise; India industrial production up; China FDI growth slows fast; Australia targets social housing fix; UST 10yr 4.50%; gold up and oil down; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Westpac next to cut some rates, but raise one TD rate, PMI better but not good, job ads retreat, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
10th May 24, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Westpac next to cut some rates, but raise one TD rate, PMI better but not good, job ads retreat, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
Westpac follows two rivals with some matching rate cuts, but goes lower with a three year home loan rate. And it offers savers a higher nine month term deposit rate
10th May 24, 12:04pm
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Westpac follows two rivals with some matching rate cuts, but goes lower with a three year home loan rate. And it offers savers a higher nine month term deposit rate
US jobless claims rise; China's exports don't; BofE holds but signals cuts coming; container and bulk freight rates jump sharply; UST 10yr 4.46%; gold up and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
10th May 24, 7:22am
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US jobless claims rise; China's exports don't; BofE holds but signals cuts coming; container and bulk freight rates jump sharply; UST 10yr 4.46%; gold up and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 69.6
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; a sharp concrete slowdown, NZGB yields fall, 2024 milk price locks in, Transpower issues warning, swaps up, NZD stable, & more
9th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; a sharp concrete slowdown, NZGB yields fall, 2024 milk price locks in, Transpower issues warning, swaps up, NZD stable, & more
US consumer debt growth slows; US CBO tallys the massive cost of tax-cuts for the rich; Taiwan export growth slows; Sweden cuts rates on inflation dip; UST 10yr 4.49%; gold and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
9th May 24, 7:18am
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US consumer debt growth slows; US CBO tallys the massive cost of tax-cuts for the rich; Taiwan export growth slows; Sweden cuts rates on inflation dip; UST 10yr 4.49%; gold and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ASB trims rates, dairy prices rise, insurance survey results released, Stats NZ rethinks census approach, swaps soft, NZD stable, & more
8th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; ASB trims rates, dairy prices rise, insurance survey results released, Stats NZ rethinks census approach, swaps soft, NZD stable, & more
Cold snap causes an earthquake in wholesale electricity prices Wednesday morning
8th May 24, 8:32am
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Cold snap causes an earthquake in wholesale electricity prices Wednesday morning
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ASB adjusts its home loan rate card lower as wholesale rates ease, keeping its short fixed rates competitive, but not undercutting is main rival. ASB has trimmed TD rates too
8th May 24, 8:06am
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ASB adjusts its home loan rate card lower as wholesale rates ease, keeping its short fixed rates competitive, but not undercutting is main rival. ASB has trimmed TD rates too