Reserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house prices
The RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.
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Watch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending rates
The Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.
Fletcher Building's half-year loss climbs to $134m
Intense competitive forces, slowing of demand influence result.
Money-laundering rule changes could land NZ on undesirable grey list
Capital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail.
Economic shifts: Heartland’s $50m write-off versus Turners' profit boost
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,051.12, down 17.81 points or 0.14%.
Liam Dann: Could Trumponomics ruin plans for a rate cut recovery?
Local food prices are rising again and US trade policy threatens to lift global inflation.
Market close: NZ shares rally as investors turn to OCR decision
The index finished the week ahead by nearly 0.7%.
Stock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?
The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots?
Market close: NZ sharemarket flat as Skellerup produces record half-year earnings
And US inflation comes in hotter than forecasts had expected.
Market close: NZ sharemarket makes small loss
All eyes were on Contact Energy and Mercury.
Market close: NZ stocks make small gain as reporting season kicks off
Vulcan Steel kicked off the reporting season on a disappointing note.
Westpac picks record $10.30/kg milk price for 2024/25
Westpac said global dairy prices have generally held their ground.
Market Watch: Will Trump tariffs and Chinese kill the Wall St bull market
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect in global markets with Trump's tariff's looming and Chinese AI disrupting tech.
Market Watch: Share markets are rattled, but here’s why one fund manager remains optimistic
Liam Dann talks tariff turmoil with Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor.
Market close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertainty
Trading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.
Stock Takes: Why the NZ sharemarket is lagging the rest
There are some stark contrasts between the local index and other comparable markets.
Market close: NZ sharemarket dragged down by F&P Healthcare
The New Zealand sharemarket fell nearly 0.5% as unemployment figures increased.
Inside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocket
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Market close: NZ stocks stage strong recovery on Trump tariff pause
The NZX index shook off yesterday's 1.42% fall.
Market close: F&P Healthcare shares plunge on Trump tariff news
The New Zealand sharemarket slumped to its biggest single-day-fall since December 19.
Market close: NZ stocks end the week on a positive note
The threat of Trump tariffs reared its head again for some businesses.
Stock Takes: Better times ahead for NZX-listed dairy companies?
Synlait is back in action after a terrible 2024, while trade tension overhangs FPH.
Market close: NZ stocks fall as Aussie counterparts hit new record
The New Zealand sharemarket posted its fourth decline in five trading days.
Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export
Kaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.
Market close: NZ sharemarket bounces back after DeepSeek shock
A late spurt helped the local index finish higher for the day.
Market close: Synlait share price recovery continues
Investors react warmly to improve earnings update.
Market close: Synlait shares surge on better-than-feared forecast
Dairy processor's good day wasn't enough to help the sharemarket into positive territory.
Market close: Fisher and Paykel Healthcare hits record high
But the local market is choppy on low liquidity and lack of specific corporate news.
Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.
Market close: US tariff threats rattle sharemarket heavyweight Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Investors are trying to figure out what Trump's policies will mean for the markets.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
Market close: Millennium hotel takeover offer bright spot in quiet sharemarket
The market still declined despite the corporate action.