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ANZ goes second, cutting retail rates. Both fixed home loan and term deposit rates have been sliced, some by as much as -30 bps. Almost certainly they will be followed by the other major banks, forcing the challenger banks into a tough spot
17th Jul 24, 5:59pm
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ANZ goes second, cutting retail rates. Both fixed home loan and term deposit rates have been sliced, some by as much as -30 bps. Almost certainly they will be followed by the other major banks, forcing the challenger banks into a tough spot
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; CPI inflation eases more than expected, rents top out, dairy prices surprise, Synlait surprises again, swaps uncertain, NZD firms, & more
17th Jul 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; CPI inflation eases more than expected, rents top out, dairy prices surprise, Synlait surprises again, swaps uncertain, NZD firms, & more
IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
17th Jul 24, 3:12pm
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IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
17th Jul 24, 2:47pm
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Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
Sheryl Sutherland says Japan again deserves the attention of investors. She is watching heavyweights like Warren Buffett rush in with fast-growing commitments based on 'ridiculously' low valuations
17th Jul 24, 1:27pm
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Sheryl Sutherland says Japan again deserves the attention of investors. She is watching heavyweights like Warren Buffett rush in with fast-growing commitments based on 'ridiculously' low valuations
The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
17th Jul 24, 12:46pm
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The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
David Hargreaves says still 'sticky' domestic inflation may convince the Reserve Bank to sit tight on the Official Cash Rate at least for now
17th Jul 24, 11:22am
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David Hargreaves says still 'sticky' domestic inflation may convince the Reserve Bank to sit tight on the Official Cash Rate at least for now
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Employees of failed BNPL lender Laybuy may miss out on money owed and holiday pay, despite being preferential creditors
17th Jul 24, 11:15am
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Employees of failed BNPL lender Laybuy may miss out on money owed and holiday pay, despite being preferential creditors
May's national median weekly rent for newly tenanted properties up $30 year-on-year to $600
17th Jul 24, 11:12am
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May's national median weekly rent for newly tenanted properties up $30 year-on-year to $600
Falling transport costs and flat food prices dragged annual inflation to just above the 1% to 3% target band during the June quarter
17th Jul 24, 10:56am
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Falling transport costs and flat food prices dragged annual inflation to just above the 1% to 3% target band during the June quarter
Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
17th Jul 24, 10:19am
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Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
US retail sales stronger: growth in control group climbs most since April 2023. Dollar (DXY) stabilises above critical support, yet yields continue to soften. Focus will be on domestic (non-tradables) inflation, RBNZ's projection of 5.3%
17th Jul 24, 8:00am
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US retail sales stronger: growth in control group climbs most since April 2023. Dollar (DXY) stabilises above critical support, yet yields continue to soften. Focus will be on domestic (non-tradables) inflation, RBNZ's projection of 5.3%
The US Treasury yield curve flattened and currency markets are little changed. Gold hit a record high of US$2465 an ounce. US equities advanced following unexpectedly strong retail sales data
17th Jul 24, 7:51am
The US Treasury yield curve flattened and currency markets are little changed. Gold hit a record high of US$2465 an ounce. US equities advanced following unexpectedly strong retail sales data
Dairy prices change direction; eyes on NZ CPI; US retail sales hold; Canadian inflation eases; IMF holds global growth estimate but warns on services inflation; UST 10yr 4.17%; gold at ATH but oil down; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 69.3
17th Jul 24, 7:20am
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Dairy prices change direction; eyes on NZ CPI; US retail sales hold; Canadian inflation eases; IMF holds global growth estimate but warns on services inflation; UST 10yr 4.17%; gold at ATH but oil down; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 69.3
Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
17th Jul 24, 7:16am
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Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
CEO Shane Marsh says Dosh is eyeing the home loan market as it strives to become a bank for digital natives
17th Jul 24, 5:00am
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CEO Shane Marsh says Dosh is eyeing the home loan market as it strives to become a bank for digital natives
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
16th Jul 24, 4:31pm
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Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; quiet on the retail rate front, realtor commissions sink with market, eyes on dairy prices and CPI, insurance premium cost risk rises, swaps ease, NZD falls, & more
16th Jul 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; quiet on the retail rate front, realtor commissions sink with market, eyes on dairy prices and CPI, insurance premium cost risk rises, swaps ease, NZD falls, & more
Expect a multi-faceted impact on New Zealand's economy from AI, Treasury note suggests
16th Jul 24, 3:32pm
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Expect a multi-faceted impact on New Zealand's economy from AI, Treasury note suggests
Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
16th Jul 24, 12:57pm
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Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
Residential sales commissions dived in June and the outlook for July is not much better
16th Jul 24, 11:33am
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Residential sales commissions dived in June and the outlook for July is not much better
Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
16th Jul 24, 11:02am
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Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
Lynda Moore offers 10 tips on enjoying eating out whilst saving money and keeping it enjoyable and memorable
16th Jul 24, 10:02am
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Lynda Moore offers 10 tips on enjoying eating out whilst saving money and keeping it enjoyable and memorable
Powell looks to rate cuts, but without saying when. The US treasury curve has continued to steepen. 30-year yields are above 2-year yields for the first time since November. China’s Q2 GDP data was weaker than expected
16th Jul 24, 8:07am
Powell looks to rate cuts, but without saying when. The US treasury curve has continued to steepen. 30-year yields are above 2-year yields for the first time since November. China’s Q2 GDP data was weaker than expected
Powell sees cuts, but when?; Indian exports rise modestly; China's growth below target, may actually be lower than reported; not enough copper; UST 10yr 4.22%; gold up and oil stable; NZ$1 = 60.8 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5
16th Jul 24, 7:31am
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Powell sees cuts, but when?; Indian exports rise modestly; China's growth below target, may actually be lower than reported; not enough copper; UST 10yr 4.22%; gold up and oil stable; NZ$1 = 60.8 USc; TWI-5 = 69.5