Reserve Bank’s Paul Conway: Higher inflation expectations could make price pressures stick
“If people place greater weight on elevated inflation in their decisions, the risk of a temporary cost shock…
Tourism Holdings receives additional higher $741m takeover offer
The additional offer is subject to a number of conditions, including the satisfactory completion of due diligence, final…
Investors eye higher returns as FIF tax threshold soon to be lifted to $100k, but experts warn of fishhooks
Fund managers, including Kernel chief executive Dean Anderson and Aurellan Asset Management director Anthony Edmonds, believe investors will…
Rabobank survey: Farmer confidence dips but remains positive
Rabobank New Zealand general manager for country banking, Bruce Weir, said the unrest in the Middle East had…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals surge as living costs hit households
Although the increase in hardship withdrawals is significant, only a small proportion of members access their funds early.…
NZ stocks rally before SpaceX debut as Gulf tensions ease – Market close
Brent crude prices came back to US$89.30 a barrel – their lowest point in two months – on…
Gisborne elderly and solo parents fear higher costs under social housing reforms
“The elderly suffer enough, and especially for low-income families and everything like that … you’ve got to fight…
Cotality report shows more than 40% of borrowers are facing higher mortgage rates in next six months
“That strategy has become much less effective as market mortgage rates rise ahead of any medium term [Official…
NZ sharemarket up 0.7% after strong results – Market close
Greg Smith, investment specialist with Generate, said there was relief around the Fisher & Paykel result. “Several big…
KiwiSaver from birth? It’s a big idea worth debating – but the details will decide whether it truly delivers – Generate Wealth Weekly
Beyond the individual benefit, there’s a broader system upside. KiwiSaver has become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s financial…
Elon Musk’s Starlink hikes its prices, rural New Zealanders have little choice but to absorb higher cost
Starlink plans are generally no-contract (although a 12-month minimum can apply if a customer is on a free…
NZ Government debt costs lift as bond yields push higher
“The outlook revision reflects our view that a substantial debt reduction is becoming more difficult to envisage, as…