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
Banking and financeASB follows suit, cuts mortgagesASB has followed the lead of ANZ and Kiwibank and slashed its fixed mortgage rates.21 May 05:07 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips as US dollar gains on upbeat housing dataThe dollar fell as the greenback strengthened following better-than-expected US housing data.19 May 08:53 PM
Banking and financeWhy you'll pay less on your mortgageWestpac could join a mortgage-rate battle after Kiwibank and ANZ slashed their home loan rates.19 May 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentInflation expectations creep higher in June surveyBusinesses have lifted their expectations for inflation, sapping immediate pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.19 May 04:06 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar declines against strength of USDThe New Zealand dollar declined as the greenback strengthened on optimism the US economy will rebound.18 May 08:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar falls, speculation of rate cutThe New Zealand dollar fell on speculation that potential developments could give the bank more room to cut interest rates.18 May 06:20 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls as govt moves on housing marketThe New Zealand dollar fell after the government stepped up measures to curb Auckland's bubbling housing market.17 May 08:46 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar advances against greenback on poor US retail figuresThe NZ dollar advanced against the US stoking speculation the Federal Reserve will delay hiking interest rates.13 May 08:46 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Loan restrictions shrewd moveThe Reserve Bank has abandoned its one-size-fits-all approach to loan-to-value ratio curbs recognising house price inflation is an Auckland problem.13 May 07:00 PM
Banking and financeLoan rules will have little impactNew lending restrictions to be imposed on Auckland property investors will do little to cool the surging market.13 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNew housing rules: How will you fare?Investor association slams Reserve Bank’s bid to rein in Auckland house prices, saying it will push up rents and ruin first home buyers' chances.13 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops after Reserve Bank reportThe dollar weakened after the Reserve Bank governor reiterated the currency was "unjustified and unsustainable".13 May 03:00 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Reserve Bank buys us some timeEconomics editor Brian Fallow says today's Reserve Bank move is crude, ad hoc and temporary - but it buys some time.12 May 11:10 PM
EconomyNew LVRs safe for banks but won't fix bubbleThe Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions will make banks' books safer but may fail to cool the Auckland's housing market.12 May 11:02 PM
BDBDEconomyInvestors need 30% depositReserve Bank targets Auckland property investors with new lending restrictions as it looks to take the heat out of the market.12 May 10:40 PM
EconomyWhat mortgage rules mean for tenantsLandlords says tenants will suffer from the Reserve Bank's 30 per cent rental property LVRs and rentals will become scarce.12 May 10:02 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds steady ahead of RBNZ reportThe NZ dollar has held steady overnight ahead of the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report.12 May 08:42 PM
Official Cash RateAuckland house prices plateauThe Auckland region median dwelling sale price remained frozen over the last month at $720,000, but dropped in three areas.12 May 05:00 PM
BDBDEconomyNew rules on Auckland home lendingNew, Auckland-only rules for property lending may be unveiled as early as tomorrow morning.11 May 10:35 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar continues decline ahead of RBNZ decisionThe NZ dollar touched 92.82 Australian cents, its lowest level since late January, as traders price in rate cuts.11 May 08:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar may drop due to rate cutsThe dollar may decline this week as economists bet the Reserve Bank will start cutting interest rates as early as next month.11 May 01:36 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips to three-week lowThe kiwi touched 74.23 US cents, and was trading at 74.43 cents at 8am in Wellington, from 74.99 cents at 5pm yesterday.07 May 08:50 PM
EconomySaving China's economyChina has had 35 years of hypergrowth, but now it's over. It's going to have to settle for really, really good growth instead.07 May 01:54 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds at lower levels overnightThe kiwi dropped yesterday after data showed annual wage inflation in the private sector slowed to a 0.3 per cent pace in the three months ended March 31.06 May 08:49 PM
