Fisher & Paykel drives NZX higher despite other markets falling – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the December quarter has typically been the strongest for…
Gisborne rates: Report finds residential bills relatively affordable by household income
The assessment did not consider value for money, asset values or non-taxable income such as accommodation supplements. Gisborne’s…
Retail figures: Spending falls in September as consumers cope with rising petrol prices, interest rates, bad weather
“Petrol prices jumped sharply in mid-September. Spending through Paymark at fuel outlets was running 35% ahead of year…
‘Plan for the worst, but hope for the best’: Households to remain under pressure until 2027
“If expectations become less anchored, the OCR may need to move above our current projection of 3.25% in…
Stock Takes: How long will sharemarkets withstand heavy bond selling?
Craigs Investment Partners investment director Mark Lister said world equity markets had so far held up in the…
Global bond sell-off pushes NZ yields higher as oil prices stay above US$100
Yields in Japan, Britain, Europe and Australia are also on the rise as Brent crude oil prices remain…
Petrol prices sail past $5 a litre on Hauraki Gulf island as costs start rising again
It found an 83c difference in the average price of regular 91 fuel at the three stations on…
Market eases up despite RB governor’s inflation forecast – Market close
The economic recovery was continuing in the third quarter but it remained uneven, Breman said. An independent review…
GDP: Strong construction boosts economic growth in second quarter
The 0.2% growth shows the economy handled the Iran conflict and April’s oil price shock better than initially…
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…
Inside the Bay of Plenty’s unemployment rate: Lower than last quarter, higher than national average
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said the unemployment rate reflected more people looking for jobs, rather than people…
Inside the Bay of Plenty’s unemployment rate: Lower than last quarter, higher than national average
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said the unemployment rate reflected more people looking for jobs, rather than people…