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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
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
Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
17th May 24, 12:36pm
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Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly names ex-BT Funds Management CEO Craig Stobo as FMA Chairman
17th May 24, 11:33am
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly names ex-BT Funds Management CEO Craig Stobo as FMA Chairman
A huge overhang of unsold properties is squeezing the housing market in buyers' favour
17th May 24, 9:57am
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A huge overhang of unsold properties is squeezing the housing market in buyers' favour
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
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
Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding
17th May 24, 5:00am
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Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding
Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
16th May 24, 4:18pm
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Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
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
NZ Govt Bond Tender #904; Tender Date 16 May 2024
16th May 24, 2:40pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #904; Tender Date 16 May 2024
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show ahead of the imminent introduction of debt to income restrictions (DTIs) the numbers of new loans on high DTIs are well below the proposed limits
16th May 24, 2:38pm
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show ahead of the imminent introduction of debt to income restrictions (DTIs) the numbers of new loans on high DTIs are well below the proposed limits
Lynda Moore looks at how to get out of a sunk cost money pit and back on track
16th May 24, 12:37pm
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Lynda Moore looks at how to get out of a sunk cost money pit and back on track
Single Visa payments card can switch between debit, credit - and buy now, pay later
16th May 24, 12:22pm
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Single Visa payments card can switch between debit, credit - and buy now, pay later
Indexing tax brackets to inflation has enormous support among voters but Treasury warns fiscal drag has been crucial to funding successive governments
16th May 24, 12:01pm
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Indexing tax brackets to inflation has enormous support among voters but Treasury warns fiscal drag has been crucial to funding successive governments
Mark Tanner sifts through the current retail spending trends in China. There may be indications here how New Zealand could tap into some of these
16th May 24, 10:49am
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Mark Tanner sifts through the current retail spending trends in China. There may be indications here how New Zealand could tap into some of these
In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
16th May 24, 9:35am
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In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
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 number of properties selling at a loss is rising, CoreLogic says
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
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
Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee sets sights on reforming anti-money laundering laws
16th May 24, 5:00am
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Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee sets sights on reforming anti-money laundering laws
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
AI search, virtual assistant, generative video and music, chatbots and new Gemini model unveiled by Google
15th May 24, 3:52pm
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AI search, virtual assistant, generative video and music, chatbots and new Gemini model unveiled by Google
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 will not contain any unexpected ‘bells and whistles’
15th May 24, 3:25pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 will not contain any unexpected ‘bells and whistles’
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