The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee held the Official Cash Rate at 3.25%, while the policymakers assess ongoing inflation pressure and the speed of NZ’s economic recovery. While the committee ...

US data stable but consumer debt demand falls; Canada expands; German exports dip; Australian sentiment improves; copper ...

Another rate cut by the Australian central bank was expected but didn't happen. But it was a split 6-3 decision ...

Desmond Lachman highlights the myriad ways Donald Trump is undermining markets' faith in the US economy and the US dollar ...

The Government has signed its first Memoranda of Understanding to negotiate ‘city and regional deals’ with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty. Earlier in the year, councils were ...

The Fear & Greed index is now in the 'extreme greed' zone from the 'greed' zone a week ago as investors eye large benefits from the Trump Budget. The price of gold will start today at US$3,336/oz, and ...

In equity markets, the Nasdaq 100 index is probing fresh record highs, with Nvidia trading up nearly 4% and at a record high. The S&P500 index is currently flat for the day. Net currency movements ...

After a broad-based fall in the Asian session yesterday, the US dollar decline overnight has been concentrated against the Swiss franc and yen, while the Australasian currencies are little changed.

To start this week, ASB has announced rate reductions for fixed home loan rates. And for term deposits. The mortgage cuts are timid however. They don't take any rate lower than any main rival's ...

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) will probably "sit out" its July review of the Official Cash Rate - making no change and keeping a close eye on "which of the competing growth and inflation drivers will ...

Within the next 10 years New Zealand agriculture will need to manage its largest-ever intergenerational transfer of wealth, according to a new white paper by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

Fonterra dividend 2023/24 final payout $0.55 2024/25 forecast $0.65-$0.75 ...