BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls below 70 US centsThe NZ dollar touched 69.41 US cents ahead of the New York close, the lowest level since July 2010.14 Jun 08:51 PM
Banking and financeNZD tipped to hit US60c this yearThe New Zealand dollar could fall as low as US60c against the greenback this year following today's official cash rate cut, a market strategist says.11 Jun 06:00 AM
EconomyFalling dollar could hit NZ cruisingA cruise industry leader says the falling Kiwi dollar against the United States currency could be an impediment to growth in cruising by New Zealanders.11 Jun 01:25 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateHSBC drops mortgage rate to 4.95pcBanks have slashed mortgage rates this morning in reaction to the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate to 3.25 per cent.11 Jun 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar edges ahead of RBNZ OCR decisionThe NZ dollar edged up ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy statement tomorrow.09 Jun 08:46 PM
Official Cash RateShadow board favours on-hold OCR callNZIER’s shadow monetary policy board favours an on-hold decision when the Reserve Bank reviews the official cash rate.09 Jun 08:35 PM
BDBDEconomyHome values rise at fastest pace in yearQV's latest figures show NZ house values have risen at the fastest pace in 15 months.09 Jun 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains as greenback weakensThe dollar advanced as the greenback weakened following reports Obama raised concerns of US dollar strength.08 Jun 08:41 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this weekThe dollar may fall this week as traders bet the Reserve Bank could reduce interest rates.08 Jun 01:12 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls againThe kiwi touched 70.25 US cents over the weekend, its lowest level since August 2010.07 Jun 08:46 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Price rises unstoppableToo many drivers are keeping the Auckland property market hot, and experts see little or no change, as David Maida discovers.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Buyer hysteria encourages Auckland price surgeAuckland prices have been rising faster than elsewhere in the country, due to recent action by the Reserve Bank and the Govt.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Reinventing the Kiwi property dreamThe day of the Kiwi quarter-acre dream is a dream of yesteryear, especially for those of us who call Auckland home.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops to 4-month low against euroThe dollar touched a four-month low against the euro after the European Central Bank lifted its inflation forecast.03 Jun 08:47 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as Greek optimism growsWall St higher overnight amid optimism Greece will reach a deal with international creditors soon.03 Jun 07:41 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains, shrugging off drop in dairy pricesThe dollar rose even after dairy product prices unexpectedly fell in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Jun 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits lowest in almost 5 yearsThe kiwi touched 70.65 US cents in an illiquid market yesterday, its lowest level since August 2010.01 Jun 08:52 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall in AprilBuilding consents fell in April, after the previous month's strong gain, as intentions to build houses decreased.28 May 11:19 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops to 4-year lowThe dollar dropped to its lowest in more than four years on concern about the outlook for the economy.28 May 08:45 PM
Banking and financeNZIER predicts official cash rate to holdReserve Bank will disappoint financial markets and leave the official cash rate on hold for another two years, says NZIER.27 May 05:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingEconomic growth tipped at 3pcThe economy is expected to grow at about 3 per cent a year out to 2017, driving jobs growth and reducing unemployment, says the NZIER.26 May 08:10 PM
Economy'Time is near' for US interest-rate increaseStrong employment growth is pushing the US economy close to the point where it can support higher interest rates.26 May 04:30 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as major markets closeThe dollar changed little overnight with major markets in the US and the UK closed for public holidays.25 May 09:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls as greenback strengthensThe NZ fell as the US dollar strengthened following signs of rising US inflation.24 May 08:39 PM
Economy3 Asian economies with room for improvementWilliam Pesek grades Park Geun Hye of South Korea, Benigno Aquino of the Philippines and Joko Widodo of Indonesia.24 May 03:30 AM
EconomyA report card for Asia's would-be reformersHow have things fared since then for Asia's "Axis of Reform"? Not very well, unfortunately, says William Pesek.24 May 03:00 AM
EconomyChina: A major economy but run like a minor oneWillie Pesek asks if China's central bank is up for the responsibility of helping steer the world's second biggest economy.24 May 02:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops to 4-year low vs. British poundThe dollar fell to a four-year low against the British pound after UK retail sales rose more-than-expected.21 May 08:41 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds near bottom of rangeThe dollar held near the bottom end of its recent trading range as investors weighed up interest rates cuts.21 May 05:52 AM
