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TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions

TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions

This may be as good as it gets: NZ and Australia face a complicated puzzle when it comes to supermarket prices, Richard Meade says

This may be as good as it gets: NZ and Australia face a complicated puzzle when it comes to supermarket prices, Richard Meade says

US data wavers, sentiment drops sharply; Canada gets ready to vote; China winds up its consumption push, cancels some key ag orders in the US; UST 10yr at 4.24%; gold holds; oil up; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 68

US data wavers, sentiment drops sharply; Canada gets ready to vote; China winds up its consumption push, cancels some key ag orders in the US; UST 10yr at 4.24%; gold holds; oil up; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 68

Less than a third sold under the hammer at the latest auctions during a three day week

Less than a third sold under the hammer at the latest auctions during a three day week

Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures, says the IMF

Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures, says the IMF

The billions spent on NZ’s accommodation supplement is failing to make rent affordable – so what will?

The billions spent on NZ’s accommodation supplement is failing to make rent affordable – so what will?

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; realtor commission report, rising sentiment and inflation, more on welfare benefits, more bankruptcies, high NZGB demand, swaps & NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; realtor commission report, rising sentiment and inflation, more on welfare benefits, more bankruptcies, high NZGB demand, swaps & NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Skellerup, Manawa Energy, SkyCity, and Heartland have the biggest gains today as Tower, Vista Group, Fletcher, and Vulcan Steel are the largest decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Skellerup, Manawa Energy, SkyCity, and Heartland have the biggest gains today as Tower, Vista Group, Fletcher, and Vulcan Steel are the largest decliners

ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey shows kiwis see inflation being 4.7% in 2027 - the highest reading in this survey for two years

ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey shows kiwis see inflation being 4.7% in 2027 - the highest reading in this survey for two years

Lynda Moore wants you to acknowledge shopping impulses based on holiday or marketing 'deadlines' for what they are - artificial. Respond to them with a level and realistic head

Lynda Moore wants you to acknowledge shopping impulses based on holiday or marketing 'deadlines' for what they are - artificial. Respond to them with a level and realistic head

Although real estate agencies' commission revenue has improved substantially over the last two years, there's been very little long-term growth

Although real estate agencies' commission revenue has improved substantially over the last two years, there's been very little long-term growth

Forsyth Barr analysts highlight ‘tempered outlook’ for Tower after the insurer raises annual profit expectations but lowers premium growth guidance again

Forsyth Barr analysts highlight ‘tempered outlook’ for Tower after the insurer raises annual profit expectations but lowers premium growth guidance again

Claim then denials on US tariff policy shifts. Softer European and US PMI data; US beige book shows early economic impact of tariffs. Equities rise, then fade. USD broadly stronger

Claim then denials on US tariff policy shifts. Softer European and US PMI data; US beige book shows early economic impact of tariffs. Equities rise, then fade. USD broadly stronger

US data features higher prices and lower activity; Tariff u-turn suggested; global PMIs hold up; China floods liquidity for consumption shift; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold dips from high; oil down; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 68

US data features higher prices and lower activity; Tariff u-turn suggested; global PMIs hold up; China floods liquidity for consumption shift; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold dips from high; oil down; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 68

NZ banks stepping up moves to protect customers from scams with reimbursement for victims of up to $500k, but warn they can't take on full liability for scam losses beyond their control

NZ banks stepping up moves to protect customers from scams with reimbursement for victims of up to $500k, but warn they can't take on full liability for scam losses beyond their control

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; renters have the 'power', credit card growth lame, job ads weak, more DMO debt issuance, equities recover, swaps stable, NZD eases, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; renters have the 'power', credit card growth lame, job ads weak, more DMO debt issuance, equities recover, swaps stable, NZD eases, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 rebounds +1.6% as Mainfreight, Gentrack, Spark, and Heartland lead the gainers and The Warehouse, Ryman, Summerset, and The NZX lead the decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 rebounds +1.6% as Mainfreight, Gentrack, Spark, and Heartland lead the gainers and The Warehouse, Ryman, Summerset, and The NZX lead the decliners

The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth

The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth

Risks have risen as financial conditions tightened, with key vulnerabilities ahead, IMF warns

Risks have risen as financial conditions tightened, with key vulnerabilities ahead, IMF warns

Residential rents tumbling as stock of properties available for rent hits 11-year high, Trade Me Property says

Residential rents tumbling as stock of properties available for rent hits 11-year high, Trade Me Property says

Amid trade tensions and high policy uncertainty, the path forward will be determined by how challenges are confronted and opportunities embraced, says the IMF

Amid trade tensions and high policy uncertainty, the path forward will be determined by how challenges are confronted and opportunities embraced, says the IMF

Wall Street caught between a rock and a hard place as tensions between US and China rise

Wall Street caught between a rock and a hard place as tensions between US and China rise

More positive mood music around trade and tariffs, with "significant progress" on a US-India trade deal and Bessent expecting de-escalating US-China trade tension. IMF slashes growth forecasts on the trade war

More positive mood music around trade and tariffs, with "significant progress" on a US-India trade deal and Bessent expecting de-escalating US-China trade tension. IMF slashes growth forecasts on the trade war

IMF sees the US hurt more than others; Bessent guesses move markets; US data weak; Taiwan export orders strong; EU consumer sentiment weaker; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold leaps to new high; oil down; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 68

IMF sees the US hurt more than others; Bessent guesses move markets; US data weak; Taiwan export orders strong; EU consumer sentiment weaker; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold leaps to new high; oil down; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 68

Zhang Jun thinks China's policymakers should focus on providing more income support and social protections

Zhang Jun thinks China's policymakers should focus on providing more income support and social protections