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Third quarter retail trade figures are expected to reflect a difficult period for consumers, retailers and the economy.
Third quarter retail trade figures are expected to reflect a difficult period for consumers, retailers and the economy. Keep Reading
The hit may not be reflected in official numbers yet. Keep Reading
Regional economic momentum is waning as the primary sector slowdown hits rural communities. Keep Reading
A gaping infrastructure deficit and a growing population will pose a challenge to the incoming National-led government Keep Reading
The New Zealand sharemarket surged more than one and a half percent following a strong day on Wall St, where there is a renewed belief that inflation is being beaten down. Keep Reading
Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.3% in October, while retail spending dropped by 0.7%; 'the softness in spending is notable as it comes as population growth is continuing to surge' Keep Reading
A quarterly survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households' views on the likely rate of inflation in a year are unchanged from the previous survey, but they see stronger house prices Keep Reading
The final earnings season of the year swings into action this week, with investors and analysts paying close attention to what will be a health check on the broader economy. Keep Reading
Incoming PM Christopher Luxon has given his strongest hint yet it won't survive negotiations., All things property, under OneRoof Keep Reading
After Australia’s rate hike, OneRoof asks economic experts about NZ’s fight to tame inflation., All things property, under OneRoof Keep Reading
The new centre-right Government's policies will also support the housing market, Westpac says. Keep Reading
Westpac says inflation is likely to remain above the Reserve Bank's target range for all of 2024, with potential for another increase in the OCR in the first half of next year. Keep Reading
Wall St falls as megacaps slide, investors assess earnings and data Keep Reading
NZ sharemarket on verge of entering bear market territory: The NZX50 has fallen 19.5 percent since January 2021, meaning it is likely to be grizzly this week. Andrew Patterson reports. Keep Reading
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock says the central bank "will not hesitate" to increase the cash rate over fears inflation could take longer to return to target than its current "late 2025" forecast. Keep Reading
New Zealanders love to have a drink, but that doesn’t mean all is well in the business of booze. In recent years, we’ve seen iconic local beer and wine... Keep Reading
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week., All things property, under OneRoof Keep Reading
Stats NZ has released its latest measure of inflation. It comes after a 32-year high back in the June 2022 quarter. Keep Reading
Five ASB term deposits have increased. Keep Reading
Switching banks by mortgage borrowers is becoming more popular. But borrowers seem to have reached their home loan obligation limit as rates and payments rise. High LVR borrowers have the fewest choices Keep Reading
Agents note huge increase in the number of homes coming to auction in October and November., All things property, under OneRoof Keep Reading
NEW YORK - The US economy added an unexpectedly large 336,000 jobs in September, buoyed by the largest peacetime budget deficit in history and a flood of Keep Reading
Business & investing: ANZ Bank economists expecting rate rise before year's end, but Kiwibank thinks hikes aren't necessary, writes Andrew Patterson Keep Reading
BNZ is shifting home loan rates on two of its terms. Keep Reading
September's selling pressures took hold of Wall Street following gains seen in the previous session. Keep Reading
Expert believes computer-driven deals may soon prove to be the better bet., All things property, under OneRoof Keep Reading
Just when it felt like this campaign was coming to an end there’s plenty of roads for it to wind down yet, writes political editor Jo Moir Keep Reading
Collected news from the world of investment, insurance, capital markets and financial services. Keep Reading