Economy

US data mixed as risk aversion rises; Singapore & Sweden hold rates; EU sentiment rises, inflation expectations dip; air travel & cargo buoyant; UST 10yr at 4.23%; precious metals prices hesitate; oil rises; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

US data mixed as risk aversion rises; Singapore & Sweden hold rates; EU sentiment rises, inflation expectations dip; air travel & cargo buoyant; UST 10yr at 4.23%; precious metals prices hesitate; oil rises; NZ$1 = 60.5 USc; TWI-5 = 63.9

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; FHB affordability improves again, businesses notice inflation pressure, exports hit milestone, big change in mortgage switching, swaps stable, NZD rising, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; FHB affordability improves again, businesses notice inflation pressure, exports hit milestone, big change in mortgage switching, swaps stable, NZD rising, & more

New Zealand's exports reached more that $80 billion for the first time last year, but we did still import slightly more than we exported

New Zealand's exports reached more that $80 billion for the first time last year, but we did still import slightly more than we exported

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan explains why the costs of tariff-taxes extend far beyond what standard economic models would predict

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan explains why the costs of tariff-taxes extend far beyond what standard economic models would predict

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

US Fed holds; US layoffs rise; Bank of Canada holds; Indian factories even busier; Australian inflation rises faster than expected; UST 10yr at 4.26%; gold, silver, aluminium & oil rise; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 63.8

US Fed holds; US layoffs rise; Bank of Canada holds; Indian factories even busier; Australian inflation rises faster than expected; UST 10yr at 4.26%; gold, silver, aluminium & oil rise; NZ$1 = 60.3 USc; TWI-5 = 63.8

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, high realtor commissions, ANZ downgrades house price forecast, Aussie CPI up more than expected, swaps stable, gold surges, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, high realtor commissions, ANZ downgrades house price forecast, Aussie CPI up more than expected, swaps stable, gold surges, NZD rises, & more

There was a slight drop in filled jobs in December - but a very sharp upward revision to November figures

There was a slight drop in filled jobs in December - but a very sharp upward revision to November figures

US jobs growth tame, consumer confidence dives; China industry profits rise; EU-India deal signed; Swedes eye euro; Australia business sentiment holds; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold on hold; oil firmer; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 63.7

US jobs growth tame, consumer confidence dives; China industry profits rise; EU-India deal signed; Swedes eye euro; Australia business sentiment holds; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold on hold; oil firmer; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 63.7

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; ASB hikes long mortgage rates, personal loan stress rises, more tractors sold, NZ Post to cut branches, December credit card billings limp, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; ASB hikes long mortgage rates, personal loan stress rises, more tractors sold, NZ Post to cut branches, December credit card billings limp, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more

US durable goods orders 'rise'; other US metrics unsupportive; Singapore factories hesitate; India & EU to sign major FTA; UST 10yr at 4.21%; precious metals zoom, with copper, tin; oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.5

US durable goods orders 'rise'; other US metrics unsupportive; Singapore factories hesitate; India & EU to sign major FTA; UST 10yr at 4.21%; precious metals zoom, with copper, tin; oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 63.5

Brian Easton on why we want the Reserve Bank to operate independently

Brian Easton on why we want the Reserve Bank to operate independently

Tried our new quiz yet? Give it a go, and join a growing group who love the challenge. Make it a habit

Tried our new quiz yet? Give it a go, and join a growing group who love the challenge. Make it a habit

China FDI weak, changes focus on iron ore, Japanese inflation eases; India busy; US leading index downbeat; Australia braces for CPI; UST 10yr at 4.24%; gold hovers near record high; oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc; TWI-5 = 63.2

China FDI weak, changes focus on iron ore, Japanese inflation eases; India busy; US leading index downbeat; Australia braces for CPI; UST 10yr at 4.24%; gold hovers near record high; oil holds; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc; TWI-5 = 63.2

Raf Manji says evidence suggests the 40-year-old multilateral and coordinated approach of major economies is in for major change, with full and unilateral restructuring of the global trading system possible

Raf Manji says evidence suggests the 40-year-old multilateral and coordinated approach of major economies is in for major change, with full and unilateral restructuring of the global trading system possible