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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips -0.3%. Gainers led by EBOS, a2Milk and Auckland Airport. But Infratil, Meridian, and SkyTV were the big decliners
28th Jan 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips -0.3%. Gainers led by EBOS, a2Milk and Auckland Airport. But Infratil, Meridian, and SkyTV were the big decliners
Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
28th Jan 25, 2:38pm
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Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
Massey University's latest retirement expenditure guidelines report finds retirees may need much less than seven figures for retirement
28th Jan 25, 1:29pm
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Massey University's latest retirement expenditure guidelines report finds retirees may need much less than seven figures for retirement
A reminder the gigantic fossil fuel subsidies around the world need to go, and the true cost of oil, gas and coal be phased in
28th Jan 25, 1:20pm
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A reminder the gigantic fossil fuel subsidies around the world need to go, and the true cost of oil, gas and coal be phased in
Vendors paid an estimated $1.77 billion in residential real estate sales commissions last year
28th Jan 25, 12:05pm
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Vendors paid an estimated $1.77 billion in residential real estate sales commissions last year
Another monthly rise in the number of filled jobs in December may indicate that New Zealand's rate of unemployment is close to peaking
28th Jan 25, 11:27am
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Another monthly rise in the number of filled jobs in December may indicate that New Zealand's rate of unemployment is close to peaking
HSBC economists expect the Official Cash Rate to be down to 3% by the third quarter of this year and see the economy growing 1.8% in 2025 and 2.5% next year
28th Jan 25, 10:25am
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HSBC economists expect the Official Cash Rate to be down to 3% by the third quarter of this year and see the economy growing 1.8% in 2025 and 2.5% next year
Banks trim term deposit rate offers in slow and steady track, shortening the terms for where their peak rates are pitched. But there are exceptions and options
28th Jan 25, 9:41am
Banks trim term deposit rate offers in slow and steady track, shortening the terms for where their peak rates are pitched. But there are exceptions and options
Laggard Kiwibank finally shifts its carded home loan rates down. And it's joined with cuts by many challenger banks. Kiwibank's one year rate now lower than all its Aussie rivals
28th Jan 25, 8:30am
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Laggard Kiwibank finally shifts its carded home loan rates down. And it's joined with cuts by many challenger banks. Kiwibank's one year rate now lower than all its Aussie rivals
Sharp falls in US tech stocks amid concerns about valuations. Risk off tone brings safe haven demand for US treasuries. Defensive currencies outperform. China’s manufacturing and service sector PMIs weaker than expected
28th Jan 25, 7:51am
Sharp falls in US tech stocks amid concerns about valuations. Risk off tone brings safe haven demand for US treasuries. Defensive currencies outperform. China’s manufacturing and service sector PMIs weaker than expected
China PMIs weaken, profits soft and tax take lower; US data positive ahead of Q4 GDP result; UST 10yr at 4.53%; equities, gold and oil all down; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI = 67.1; bitcoin drops
28th Jan 25, 7:19am
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China PMIs weaken, profits soft and tax take lower; US data positive ahead of Q4 GDP result; UST 10yr at 4.53%; equities, gold and oil all down; NZ$1 = 56.8 USc; TWI = 67.1; bitcoin drops
Parliamentary banking competition probe hearings getting back under way
28th Jan 25, 6:41am
Parliamentary banking competition probe hearings getting back under way
New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity
27th Jan 25, 3:34pm
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New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity
Allan Barber says overcapacity in older South Island processing facilities is bringing a reckoning, challenges the red meat sector must face even though regulatory roll-back is taking place
27th Jan 25, 1:40pm
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Allan Barber says overcapacity in older South Island processing facilities is bringing a reckoning, challenges the red meat sector must face even though regulatory roll-back is taking place
For years, MasterCard left open a security hole created through a configuration file typo
27th Jan 25, 11:08am
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For years, MasterCard left open a security hole created through a configuration file typo
Lynda Moore says it's not about perfection, it’s about progress. And a big part of that is changing behaviours to get the life you want
27th Jan 25, 9:45am
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Lynda Moore says it's not about perfection, it’s about progress. And a big part of that is changing behaviours to get the life you want
Claudio Bozzi looks at why the West is so concerned about China investing billions in ports around the world
27th Jan 25, 9:30am
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Claudio Bozzi looks at why the West is so concerned about China investing billions in ports around the world
Brian Easton finds the evidence is thin & shallow that regulation hurts productivity, and is a claim he wants to hear David Seymour justify
27th Jan 25, 9:15am
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Brian Easton finds the evidence is thin & shallow that regulation hurts productivity, and is a claim he wants to hear David Seymour justify
Economic growth is possible, Christopher Luxon reassures us, but only under a government that is willing to get out of the way and let those with drive and ambition get on with it
27th Jan 25, 9:09am
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Economic growth is possible, Christopher Luxon reassures us, but only under a government that is willing to get out of the way and let those with drive and ambition get on with it
Roger J Kerr sees an elevated chance the US Dollar's rise may be ending and a new down trend arriving. The NZD will then rise. But he is still looking for policies that improve productivity, so any rise is sustained
27th Jan 25, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr sees an elevated chance the US Dollar's rise may be ending and a new down trend arriving. The NZD will then rise. But he is still looking for policies that improve productivity, so any rise is sustained
Trump says he'd rather not increase tariffs on China, adding to the sense that tariffs aren't an immediate threat to the economy/market. USD extends losses for the week; Soft US PMI services index adds to the downdraft
27th Jan 25, 7:26am
Trump says he'd rather not increase tariffs on China, adding to the sense that tariffs aren't an immediate threat to the economy/market. USD extends losses for the week; Soft US PMI services index adds to the downdraft
PMIs everywhere mostly positive; Japan and Singapore moved policy rates; India expansion loses some steam; UST 10yr at 4.62%; gold down and oil on hold; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI = 67.4
27th Jan 25, 7:19am
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PMIs everywhere mostly positive; Japan and Singapore moved policy rates; India expansion loses some steam; UST 10yr at 4.62%; gold down and oil on hold; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI = 67.4
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Dead AV legend 'launches' memecoin and chatbot, and new DeepSeek AI model from China has the US industry sit up
26th Jan 25, 3:47pm
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Dead AV legend 'launches' memecoin and chatbot, and new DeepSeek AI model from China has the US industry sit up
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Each time a house is 'sold', that triggers an opportunity for industry professionals to participate in a $30,000 or more commission pot
26th Jan 25, 12:17pm
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Each time a house is 'sold', that triggers an opportunity for industry professionals to participate in a $30,000 or more commission pot
Rabah Arezki and Partha Sen ask why, unlike Bangladesh and Vietnam, India's manufacturing has not benefited from rising labour costs in China
26th Jan 25, 9:54am
Rabah Arezki and Partha Sen ask why, unlike Bangladesh and Vietnam, India's manufacturing has not benefited from rising labour costs in China