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Researchers find flaws in popular MOVEit file transfer app, that hackers rush to exploit
30th Jun 24, 1:47pm
Researchers find flaws in popular MOVEit file transfer app, that hackers rush to exploit
David Hargreaves says it looks too late to 'save' this year, but if we can beat inflation, then the RBNZ will call off the dogs and the prospects for next year will be for a gradual recovery. If we can beat inflation...
30th Jun 24, 7:00am
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David Hargreaves says it looks too late to 'save' this year, but if we can beat inflation, then the RBNZ will call off the dogs and the prospects for next year will be for a gradual recovery. If we can beat inflation...
The home loan market may not be growing much but it is becoming more competitive as borrowers change banks more often when they roll over their fixed rate contracts
29th Jun 24, 10:16am
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The home loan market may not be growing much but it is becoming more competitive as borrowers change banks more often when they roll over their fixed rate contracts
EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
29th Jun 24, 9:00am
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EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
US PCE inflation eases, other data mixed; Japan's industrial production rises; EU inflation expectations fall; container freight rates rise; UST 10yr 4.34%; gold up and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 61 USc; TWI-5 = 70.5
29th Jun 24, 8:25am
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US PCE inflation eases, other data mixed; Japan's industrial production rises; EU inflation expectations fall; container freight rates rise; UST 10yr 4.34%; gold up and oil little-changed; NZ$1 = 61 USc; TWI-5 = 70.5
Rural property market experiencing a significant downturn according to the REINZ
29th Jun 24, 7:31am
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Rural property market experiencing a significant downturn according to the REINZ
Latest RBNZ figures show NZ's housing lending stock increased by over $1.3 billion in May, while the annual growth rate was the highest for over a year
29th Jun 24, 6:31am
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Latest RBNZ figures show NZ's housing lending stock increased by over $1.3 billion in May, while the annual growth rate was the highest for over a year
Murray Grimwood shines a light on what academics discuss among themselves when thinking about the global future. He reduxes some key presentations from a 2023 Stockholm conference you should watch
28th Jun 24, 12:00pm
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Murray Grimwood shines a light on what academics discuss among themselves when thinking about the global future. He reduxes some key presentations from a 2023 Stockholm conference you should watch
Microsoft mitigates against successful 'jailbreak' that bypasses filtering of harmful and dangerous content for several AI generative models
28th Jun 24, 10:36am
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Microsoft mitigates against successful 'jailbreak' that bypasses filtering of harmful and dangerous content for several AI generative models
Consumer NZ’s first real estate agency survey ranks the best and worst real estate agency in the country and highlights satisfaction disparity between sellers and buyers
28th Jun 24, 6:00am
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Consumer NZ’s first real estate agency survey ranks the best and worst real estate agency in the country and highlights satisfaction disparity between sellers and buyers
Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
27th Jun 24, 5:32pm
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Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac nudges home loan rates, consumer & business sentiment low, progress on inflation, home loan borrowers switch more, swaps firm, NZD soft, & more
27th Jun 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac nudges home loan rates, consumer & business sentiment low, progress on inflation, home loan borrowers switch more, swaps firm, NZD soft, & more
NZ Govt Bond Tender #909; Tender Date 27 Jun 2024
27th Jun 24, 2:45pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #909; Tender Date 27 Jun 2024
As the economy stumbles, it is vital that reporting on what is happening stays comprehensive, open and free. We need our Supporters now more than ever. If you can support us you can go ad-free too
27th Jun 24, 1:52pm
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As the economy stumbles, it is vital that reporting on what is happening stays comprehensive, open and free. We need our Supporters now more than ever. If you can support us you can go ad-free too
ANZ economists are optimistic the Reserve Bank will be in a position to cut the Official Cash Rate 'considerably earlier' than August next year as the RBNZ currently expects
27th Jun 24, 1:28pm
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ANZ economists are optimistic the Reserve Bank will be in a position to cut the Official Cash Rate 'considerably earlier' than August next year as the RBNZ currently expects
NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
27th Jun 24, 1:15pm
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NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
Some 10 years after its collapse, the Mt Gox cryptocurrency saga is still playing out in slow motion, with many twists and turns
27th Jun 24, 12:35pm
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Some 10 years after its collapse, the Mt Gox cryptocurrency saga is still playing out in slow motion, with many twists and turns
Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%
27th Jun 24, 12:06pm
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Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%
Trade Me says more rooms in flats are being advertised but fewer people want them
27th Jun 24, 9:05am
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Trade Me says more rooms in flats are being advertised but fewer people want them
USD/JPY marched up through 160 to a fresh 38-year high, raising the chance of yen intervention. The PBoC continues to allow a softer yuan, while the AUD outperformed after a strong monthly CPI that caught the market off guard
27th Jun 24, 7:45am
USD/JPY marched up through 160 to a fresh 38-year high, raising the chance of yen intervention. The PBoC continues to allow a softer yuan, while the AUD outperformed after a strong monthly CPI that caught the market off guard
US new house sales weak; Japanese yen falls further; Indian rupee unusually stable; China lets yuan slip; Aussie CPI surprises with rise; food price signals sanguine; UST 10yr 4.32%; gold down and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 60.8 USc; TWI-5 = 70.5
27th Jun 24, 7:18am
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US new house sales weak; Japanese yen falls further; Indian rupee unusually stable; China lets yuan slip; Aussie CPI surprises with rise; food price signals sanguine; UST 10yr 4.32%; gold down and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 60.8 USc; TWI-5 = 70.5
New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
26th Jun 24, 6:23pm
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New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
Westpac's latest mortgage rate adjustments bring their higher rates down into line with their main rivals. We ask readers to record the below-card offers they get on their banking apps so others can know where real savings can be won
26th Jun 24, 6:00pm
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Westpac's latest mortgage rate adjustments bring their higher rates down into line with their main rivals. We ask readers to record the below-card offers they get on their banking apps so others can know where real savings can be won
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; retail rate-change drought extends, power consumers do it tough, Parliament eyes banking inquiry, Aussie CPI surprises, swaps up, NZD stable, & more
26th Jun 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; retail rate-change drought extends, power consumers do it tough, Parliament eyes banking inquiry, Aussie CPI surprises, swaps up, NZD stable, & more
The technologies the nations attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, China, think will change the future
26th Jun 24, 3:10pm
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The technologies the nations attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, China, think will change the future