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US Treasuries see yields steadily higher, reversing the fall seen following the US CPI release the previous night. This hasn’t perturbed equity markets, with the Dow Jones index breaking 40,000 for the first time
17th May 24, 7:52am
US Treasuries see yields steadily higher, reversing the fall seen following the US CPI release the previous night. This hasn’t perturbed equity markets, with the Dow Jones index breaking 40,000 for the first time
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
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
The widely anticipated US CPI data matched consensus expectations, a relief for investors after three consecutive upside surprises. The market brought forward expectations for Fed rate cuts triggering a strong rally across global asset markets
16th May 24, 8:10am
The widely anticipated US CPI data matched consensus expectations, a relief for investors after three consecutive upside surprises. The market brought forward expectations for Fed rate cuts triggering a strong rally across global asset markets
Creditors of NZ financial service provider Vivier asked to dip into their pockets to help liquidator pursue money in Britain
15th May 24, 10:11am
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Creditors of NZ financial service provider Vivier asked to dip into their pockets to help liquidator pursue money in Britain
Markets remain in a holding pattern ahead of key US CPI release. Much higher than expected US PPI in April, but only a short-lived market reaction, given downward revisions. Biden announces range of tariffs on Chinese imports
15th May 24, 8:11am
Markets remain in a holding pattern ahead of key US CPI release. Much higher than expected US PPI in April, but only a short-lived market reaction, given downward revisions. Biden announces range of tariffs on Chinese imports
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
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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
Consolidation everywhere as markets await US CPI. Various NZ economic data released continued the recent theme of an economy going backwards and inflation pressure receding
14th May 24, 7:33am
Consolidation everywhere as markets await US CPI. Various NZ economic data released continued the recent theme of an economy going backwards and inflation pressure receding
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
US treasury yields moved higher, despite weak consumer sentiment data, as inflation expectations rose. Currency markets were broadly stable. The CAD outperformed after strong labour market data reduced the chance of a June rate cut there
13th May 24, 7:28am
US treasury yields moved higher, despite weak consumer sentiment data, as inflation expectations rose. Currency markets were broadly stable. The CAD outperformed after strong labour market data reduced the chance of a June rate cut there
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
Much weaker than expected US initial jobless claims figures triggered lower US Treasury yields and a weaker USD, although moves have been modest. The BoE signalled a rate cut was soon coming
10th May 24, 7:47am
Much weaker than expected US initial jobless claims figures triggered lower US Treasury yields and a weaker USD, although moves have been modest. The BoE signalled a rate cut was soon coming
Global markets confined to narrow ranges in the absence of first-tier economic data or other catalysts. Comments that the BoJ is watching the impact of the weak yen on inflation failed to provide support
9th May 24, 7:42am
Global markets confined to narrow ranges in the absence of first-tier economic data or other catalysts. Comments that the BoJ is watching the impact of the weak yen on inflation failed to provide support
US Treasury yields continue to edge lower, with the 10-year rate down to a four-week low. The USD is stronger. A slightly less hawkish than expected RBA policy update sent Australian rates and the AUD lower
8th May 24, 8:13am
US Treasury yields continue to edge lower, with the 10-year rate down to a four-week low. The USD is stronger. A slightly less hawkish than expected RBA policy update sent Australian rates and the AUD lower
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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
The full force of monetary policy has yet to be felt in the New Zealand economy and will arrive alongside a pull-back in public spending later this year
8th May 24, 7:50am
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The full force of monetary policy has yet to be felt in the New Zealand economy and will arrive alongside a pull-back in public spending later this year
RBA policy update later today. Global rates are slightly lower. Yen weaker after last week’s strong recovery. Oil flat amidst ceasefire proposal talk for Gaza
7th May 24, 7:29am
RBA policy update later today. Global rates are slightly lower. Yen weaker after last week’s strong recovery. Oil flat amidst ceasefire proposal talk for Gaza
US labour market data the services ISM were weaker than expected. This rekindled hopes for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year which underpinned equities. US treasury yields declined sharply but rebounded off lows
6th May 24, 7:37am
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US labour market data the services ISM were weaker than expected. This rekindled hopes for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year which underpinned equities. US treasury yields declined sharply but rebounded off lows
CEO Dan Huggins says BNZ wants a 'robust' consumer data right regime standing behind open banking, which offers 'lots of things' beneficial to customers
4th May 24, 9:10am
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CEO Dan Huggins says BNZ wants a 'robust' consumer data right regime standing behind open banking, which offers 'lots of things' beneficial to customers
US Treasury yields fall further in the aftermath of the Fed's policy update; US 10-year rate down to 4.57%, first rate cut fully priced brought forward to November. Yen strengthens in the aftermath of further official intervention
3rd May 24, 7:44am
US Treasury yields fall further in the aftermath of the Fed's policy update; US 10-year rate down to 4.57%, first rate cut fully priced brought forward to November. Yen strengthens in the aftermath of further official intervention
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ANZ takes -10 bps off some key home loan and term deposit rates. In fact, ANZ has all but one of its TD rate in this rate cycle below 6%. It is a clear signal that retail interest rates are passing their peak
2nd May 24, 7:39pm
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ANZ takes -10 bps off some key home loan and term deposit rates. In fact, ANZ has all but one of its TD rate in this rate cycle below 6%. It is a clear signal that retail interest rates are passing their peak
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BNZ interim profit drops with income and net interest margin falling and expenses rising
2nd May 24, 10:18am
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BNZ interim profit drops with income and net interest margin falling and expenses rising
The Fed’s policy update brought no surprises and little initial market reaction, but US rates and the USD fell when Powell said a rate hike "unlikely". NZ jobless rate rose to 3-year high, as expected, so little net market reaction
2nd May 24, 7:39am
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The Fed’s policy update brought no surprises and little initial market reaction, but US rates and the USD fell when Powell said a rate hike "unlikely". NZ jobless rate rose to 3-year high, as expected, so little net market reaction
Stronger than expected US employment cost data raises concerns that sticky wage inflation could further delay the Fed’s rate cutting cycle and weighed on risk sentiment
1st May 24, 7:45am
Stronger than expected US employment cost data raises concerns that sticky wage inflation could further delay the Fed’s rate cutting cycle and weighed on risk sentiment