US equities rebound into the end of last week. US Treasury yields higher. US consumer sentiment improves but concerns remain about the labour market ...

The Government has shortlisted proposals to import LNG in Taranaki, Energy Minister Simon Watts says, with plans to sign a contract by mid-year ...

China's reserves swell; US labour market data weakens; Japan & Thai elections decisive; German factory orders surge; Australian trade surplus shrinks; UST 10yr at 4.21%; gold, silver & oil stable; ...

Term deposit rates are moving off their recent lows with 4%+ rates starting to spread. Surprisingly the major banks are at the forefront of the rises ...

The Kevin Warsh nomination to be Chair of the US Fed has been well-received, but policy choices based on convictions about ...

Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not ...

The US Treasury 10 year has fallen -8 bps to under 4.21%. Gold is down to US$4833/oz, down -US$132/oz. Oil is down -US$3 to US53/bbl in the US, US$67/bbl for the international Brent price.

Record surge in amount of mortgage money moving to fixed rates in December as homeowners digested Reserve Bank's November OCR ...

Quashed data shows people who auto-renew insurance pay more than those who switch as government launches probe into insurance ...

Allan Barber assesses Rabobank's 2026 preview warning major powers are making assertive ‘opening moves’ on trade, technology and security, turning commerce into a tool of leverage more than cooperatio ...

Lower tech stocks drive down US equities while investors rotate to value. Gold and silver prices recover strongly. RBA hikes ...

Lynda Moore says if you're struggling to recover from holiday spending, look into your future and plan for next year, so you ...