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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, current account shrinks notably, dairy prices dip marginally, sentiment edges lower, e-Can acts, swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, current account shrinks notably, dairy prices dip marginally, sentiment edges lower, e-Can acts, swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 dips -0.4% as a2 Milk, Hallenstein Glassons, Fletcher, and Oceania lead decliners. Kathmandu, Channel Infrastructure, AirNZ, and Briscoes top the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 dips -0.4% as a2 Milk, Hallenstein Glassons, Fletcher, and Oceania lead decliners. Kathmandu, Channel Infrastructure, AirNZ, and Briscoes top the gainers

Banks with strong or rising home loan market share have a common trait - they prioritise broker channels. But because that is costly, they can no longer offer lower interest rates to borrowers

Banks with strong or rising home loan market share have a common trait - they prioritise broker channels. But because that is costly, they can no longer offer lower interest rates to borrowers

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend narrows considerably in moves that will please global credit rating agencies

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend narrows considerably in moves that will please global credit rating agencies

Jeannie Marie Paterson argues the lessons behind ANZ's record A$240m fine should have been learned years ago

Jeannie Marie Paterson argues the lessons behind ANZ's record A$240m fine should have been learned years ago

The economy is likely to start recovering this summer from the Reserve Bank's enforced recession - but are there better ways of controlling inflation in future than pressurising those with mortgages?

The economy is likely to start recovering this summer from the Reserve Bank's enforced recession - but are there better ways of controlling inflation in future than pressurising those with mortgages?

Geoff Bertram looks at why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge

Geoff Bertram looks at why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge

High stock levels and large number of properties being withdrawn from sale suggest buyers remain firmly in control of the housing market

High stock levels and large number of properties being withdrawn from sale suggest buyers remain firmly in control of the housing market

The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Do we really need a comprehensive CGT? A provocative highlight from the Law Society's excellent 2025 tax conference

The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Do we really need a comprehensive CGT? A provocative highlight from the Law Society's excellent 2025 tax conference

Mohamed El-Erian urges the outgoing chair of the world's most important central bank to launch institutional reform

Mohamed El-Erian urges the outgoing chair of the world's most important central bank to launch institutional reform

Markets ignore stronger US data, focused on prospects for a protracted Fed easing cycle, seeing Treasury yields edge lower while the USD shows a broadly based fall. EUR rises to a four-year high

Markets ignore stronger US data, focused on prospects for a protracted Fed easing cycle, seeing Treasury yields edge lower while the USD shows a broadly based fall. EUR rises to a four-year high

Dairy prices hold; US data positive; Binance to escape oversight; Canadian inflation stays in zone; China and EU industrial production rise; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold firm, oil up; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 66.7

Dairy prices hold; US data positive; Binance to escape oversight; Canadian inflation stays in zone; China and EU industrial production rise; UST 10yr at 4.03%; gold firm, oil up; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 66.7

‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys

‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; ASB trims some TD rates, food inflation stays at 5%, REINZ sales 'chilly', business sentiment upbeat, eyes on dairy auction, swaps soft, NZD eases slightly, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; ASB trims some TD rates, food inflation stays at 5%, REINZ sales 'chilly', business sentiment upbeat, eyes on dairy auction, swaps soft, NZD eases slightly, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 currently flat, Channel Infrastructure, Stride Property, Kathmandu, and Serko lead the gainers, Briscoes, Oceania, Mercury, and Hallensteins are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 currently flat, Channel Infrastructure, Stride Property, Kathmandu, and Serko lead the gainers, Briscoes, Oceania, Mercury, and Hallensteins are the main decliners

A group of institutional investors and NZ businesses are calling for legislation that addresses 'a big gap' in this country's regulatory landscape

A group of institutional investors and NZ businesses are calling for legislation that addresses 'a big gap' in this country's regulatory landscape

Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'

Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'

New Zealand has been bucking a global trend towards higher taxes as other countries raise money to pay pandemic debts, ageing populations, and military upgrades

New Zealand has been bucking a global trend towards higher taxes as other countries raise money to pay pandemic debts, ageing populations, and military upgrades

Lynda Moore says scarcity early in life teaches us important lessons - but as we prosper we should leave some of them behind

Lynda Moore says scarcity early in life teaches us important lessons - but as we prosper we should leave some of them behind

REINZ's August sales numbers and median prices both dropped month-on-month

REINZ's August sales numbers and median prices both dropped month-on-month

Ahead of the Fed’s near-certain rate cut later this week, US equities rise to a fresh record high, alongside a modest fall in US Treasury yields and a broadly weaker USD. Little reaction to weaker China activity data yesterday

Ahead of the Fed’s near-certain rate cut later this week, US equities rise to a fresh record high, alongside a modest fall in US Treasury yields and a broadly weaker USD. Little reaction to weaker China activity data yesterday

Markets position for Fed decision; another US factory survey weak; China data below expectations; Indonesia splashes stimulus; climate risk in focus; UST 10yr at 4.04%; gold rises, oil up; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 66.7

Markets position for Fed decision; another US factory survey weak; China data below expectations; Indonesia splashes stimulus; climate risk in focus; UST 10yr at 4.04%; gold rises, oil up; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 66.7

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; No retail rate changes again, PSI contracting again, ANZ fined again, farmer sentiment high, FMA warns about McEwen again, swaps stable, NZD on hold, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; No retail rate changes again, PSI contracting again, ANZ fined again, farmer sentiment high, FMA warns about McEwen again, swaps stable, NZD on hold, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts week softer, down -0.4%, AirNZ, Sky TV, Stride Property, and Oceania gain, Meridian, Mercury, Infratil, and F&P Healthcare all retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts week softer, down -0.4%, AirNZ, Sky TV, Stride Property, and Oceania gain, Meridian, Mercury, Infratil, and F&P Healthcare all retreat

Australia's regulator is asking the Federal Court for the biggest fine in its history after ANZ admits misconduct in Government bond-dealing and consumer deals

Australia's regulator is asking the Federal Court for the biggest fine in its history after ANZ admits misconduct in Government bond-dealing and consumer deals