NZX 50 gains as bond yields fall and housing market weakens
The US 10 Year Treasury Note yield has also fallen below 5.3% to 5.206%. The REINZ House Price…
Private credit gains ground in New Zealand as regulators watch offshore risks
In broad terms, private credit is when a business borrows from a private investment firm instead of a…
New survey shows two-thirds of Kiwis want wealth tax, Labour’s control of main issues slipping
The survey asked respondents which political party they felt was most capable of managing issues facing the country.…
Weak NZ dollar continues to drive gains on NZX – Market close
Lister said the kiwi was the big story. On the trade-weighted index, the dollar was at its lowest…
Explainer: What Labour’s capital gains tax means for properties worth less than they were bought for
But there is a caveat for properties purchased at the peak of the market that could make the…
Outgoing ANZ CEO Antonia Watson doubles down on her capital gains tax call. What else would she like from the next government?
Yet, a 2024 comment she made in support of a capital gains tax perhaps saw her garner the…
Media Insider: RNZ radio ratings — listenership back over 500,000; Morning Report audience rises
While the full impact of Campbell’s arrival in major cities won’t be known until the next survey —…
Powerco profit jumps 348% as ‘paper’ derivative gains lift result
However, Powerco’s lines charges, regulated by the Commerce Commission, have increased. Powerco has upped its lines charges to…
Japan pension whale GPIF reaps record $150bn in mainly AI-driven gains
Finance Fund snags 8.2% return on mix of domestic and international stocks and bonds The Government Pension Investment…
Gut Bacteria Show 41% Drop in Depression Symptoms as Gut-Brain Axis Gains Scientific Backing
A specific bacterial strain has been linked to a 41 percent reduction in depression symptoms, according to recent…
Northland hospitality struggles as rising costs wipe out sales gains
“So maybe the 4.6% doesn’t feel as strong for some businesses … it really is looking at sales…
Job market uncertainty forces Kiwis to risk assess, change priorities
“After a challenging economic cycle, the traditional playbook of moving jobs simply to chase a higher title or…