Economy
Those aged up to 19 years and people aged 50-plus made up almost 40% of residence visa approvals in September year
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Those aged up to 19 years and people aged 50-plus made up almost 40% of residence visa approvals in September year
Canadian inflation holds; China housing not improving, but GDP beats estimates; China retail weak but exports strong; global food prices & risks rise; UST 10yr at 5.14%; gold holds and oil stays well above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
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Canadian inflation holds; China housing not improving, but GDP beats estimates; China retail weak but exports strong; global food prices & risks rise; UST 10yr at 5.14%; gold holds and oil stays well above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some fixed rate changes, service sector sags, trade deficit jumps, some Kiwibank workers strike, truckers get their wish list, big China data dump, swaps & NZD stable, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some fixed rate changes, service sector sags, trade deficit jumps, some Kiwibank workers strike, truckers get their wish list, big China data dump, swaps & NZD stable, & more
Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election
Although manufacturing activity expanded at a 'notably stronger rate' in September, the latest Performance of Services Index shows services sector growth has slowed as businesses shift into a 'wait and see' mode ahead of the election
Brian Easton says to end economic stagnation, the NZ Government must distinguish investment from consumption
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Brian Easton says to end economic stagnation, the NZ Government must distinguish investment from consumption
Singapore exports jump; US factories busy; US Govt finances a mess; major street protests in India & France; Australia new home sales retreat; UST 10yr at 5.10%; gold holds and oil stays above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
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Singapore exports jump; US factories busy; US Govt finances a mess; major street protests in India & France; Australia new home sales retreat; UST 10yr at 5.10%; gold holds and oil stays above US$100/bbl; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
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Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures
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Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures
Markets recoil on rising risks; US Govt deficit balloons; Warsh equivocates; Ueda clear; Singapore exports surge; India street protests spread; Scaramucci record broken; UST 10yr at 5.09%; gold holds and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3
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Markets recoil on rising risks; US Govt deficit balloons; Warsh equivocates; Ueda clear; Singapore exports surge; India street protests spread; Scaramucci record broken; UST 10yr at 5.09%; gold holds and oil jumps; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; reduced r/e commissions, inflation's effects spotty, retail sales stunted, personal bankruptcies stay low, solar struggles, dour credit conditions, swaps stable, oil up, NZD firms, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; reduced r/e commissions, inflation's effects spotty, retail sales stunted, personal bankruptcies stay low, solar struggles, dour credit conditions, swaps stable, oil up, NZD firms, & more
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Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says
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Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says
Global government bond yields fall and flatten; US PPI jumps more than expected as tariff missteps bite; China to cull excess airlines; Aussie jobs shrink; UST 10yr at 5.08%; gold firms slightly and oil rises; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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Global government bond yields fall and flatten; US PPI jumps more than expected as tariff missteps bite; China to cull excess airlines; Aussie jobs shrink; UST 10yr at 5.08%; gold firms slightly and oil rises; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; AI market ructions, more job ads, gloomy housing outlook, few winners at NZGB or LGFA bond tenders, Aussie labour market surprise, swaps lower, NZD firms, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; AI market ructions, more job ads, gloomy housing outlook, few winners at NZGB or LGFA bond tenders, Aussie labour market surprise, swaps lower, NZD firms, & more
Dambisa Moyo catalogues key risks, from high inflation and soaring debt to market concentration and political polarisation
Dambisa Moyo catalogues key risks, from high inflation and soaring debt to market concentration and political polarisation
US CPI up more than expected; Beige Book limp; US Social Security bribe; China CPI modest; China exports strong; China new bank lending recovers; UST 10yr at 5.18%; gold lower and oil firmer; NZ$1 = 55.7 USc; TWI-5 = 59.6
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US CPI up more than expected; Beige Book limp; US Social Security bribe; China CPI modest; China exports strong; China new bank lending recovers; UST 10yr at 5.18%; gold lower and oil firmer; NZ$1 = 55.7 USc; TWI-5 = 59.6
SEEK NZ’s September Employment Report shows 7.8% annual rise in job ad volumes, although monthly growth plateaus
SEEK NZ’s September Employment Report shows 7.8% annual rise in job ad volumes, although monthly growth plateaus