Banking and financeBanks start to move goalpostsBanks have already started tightening up their lending criteria for customers seeking low-deposit mortgages, despite new regulations not kicking in until next month.19 Sep 05:30 PM
SharesBernanke boosts marketsThe New Zealand sharemarket rallied by more than 1 per cent yesterday after US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said he would maintain the country's stimulus programme.19 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingGDP up 0.2pc - better than expectedThe economy grew faster than expected in the second three months of the year, as engineering and architecture expansion offset drought impacts.18 Sep 11:45 PM
BDBDEconomyWall St rallies to new recordsA surprise decision from the Federal Reserve has pushed Wall St up to new highs.18 Sep 07:15 PM
EconomyAfter-effects of recession linger onWhen Lehman Brothers collapsed and the United States' financial system went from unstable to critical, New Zealand was already in recession.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan limits boost youth interestThere's been a big jump in the number of younger people trying to get mortgages ahead of new Reserve Bank low-deposit lending rules, says credit agency Veda.12 Sep 02:30 AM
Banking and financeInterest rates hike case buildingThe case for higher interest rates gained more weight today after subtle shifts in the Reserve Bank's language were interpreted as being more hawkish.12 Sep 01:20 AM
EconomyAuckland house prices flat in AugustIs the pressure easing on the Auckland housing market? One economist thinks so, after the latest stats showed a largely flat property market.03 Sep 11:35 PM
AgribusinessIndex shows export commodity prices up 26pcExport commodity prices rose 0.7 per cent last month in both world price and New Zealand dollar terms.03 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRBA tipped to hold 2.5pc cash rateThe Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to keep the cash rate on hold this week as it awaits the outcome of the federal election and allows the August rate cut to work.01 Sep 05:30 PM
