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China: A major economy but run like a minor one

Willie Pesek asks if China's central bank is up for the responsibility of helping steer the world's second biggest economy.

Dollar drops to 4-year low vs. British pound

The dollar fell to a four-year low against the British pound after UK retail sales rose more-than-expected.

Dollar holds near bottom of range

The dollar held near the bottom end of its recent trading range as investors weighed up interest rates cuts.

ASB follows suit, cuts mortgages

ASB has followed the lead of ANZ and Kiwibank and slashed its fixed mortgage rates.

NZ dollar slips as US dollar gains on upbeat housing data

The dollar fell as the greenback strengthened following better-than-expected US housing data.

Why you'll pay less on your mortgage

Westpac could join a mortgage-rate battle after Kiwibank and ANZ slashed their home loan rates.

Inflation expectations creep higher in June survey

Businesses have lifted their expectations for inflation, sapping immediate pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.

Dollar declines against strength of USD

The New Zealand dollar declined as the greenback strengthened on optimism the US economy will rebound.

Kiwi dollar falls, speculation of rate cut

The New Zealand dollar fell on speculation that potential developments could give the bank more room to cut interest rates.

Dollar drops after Reserve Bank report

The dollar weakened after the Reserve Bank governor reiterated the currency was "unjustified and unsustainable".

Brian Fallow: Reserve Bank buys us some time

Economics editor Brian Fallow says today's Reserve Bank move is crude, ad hoc and temporary - but it buys some time.

New LVRs safe for banks but won't fix bubble

The Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions will make banks' books safer but may fail to cool the Auckland's housing market.

Investors need 30% deposit

Reserve Bank targets Auckland property investors with new lending restrictions as it looks to take the heat out of the market.

What mortgage rules mean for tenants

Landlords says tenants will suffer from the Reserve Bank's 30 per cent rental property LVRs and rentals will become scarce.

Dollar holds steady ahead of RBNZ report

The NZ dollar has held steady overnight ahead of the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report.

Wall St down as bond yields pressure stocks

Auckland house prices plateau

The Auckland region median dwelling sale price remained frozen over the last month at $720,000, but dropped in three areas.

New rules on Auckland home lending

New, Auckland-only rules for property lending may be unveiled as early as tomorrow morning.