EconomyNZ consumer confidence lifts in JanuaryThe first ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey of the new year has recorded a rise in consumer confidence, particularly in earthquake-hit Canterbury, but the survey's authors say households are still cautious. 20 Jan 03:51 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar climbs on rising world food pricesThe New Zealand dollar climbed back above 77 US cents as food inflation fears prompted investors to seek out commodity-linked currencies.17 Jan 08:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPIThe New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.17 Jan 01:45 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi faces heavy start to 2011 against greenbackThe New Zealand dollar faces pressure in its first full week of trading in 2011 as support for the greenback is bolstered by upbeat US data and renewed fears about European debt.10 Jan 01:00 AM
Banking and financeMiners, banks trade higherThe Australian stock market ended the day yesterday on a high, as resource and financial stocks both rallied.23 Dec 04:30 PM
Official Cash Rate<i>Bernard Hickey - </i> Bollard bets on end to housing love affairI worry that the banks are trying to unleash those animal spirits in the housing markets again.08 Dec 09:00 PM
