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LinkedIn soars as US economy splutters
A soaring debut by LinkedIn contrasted with a drop in semiconductor stocks including Intel as data on US home sales and manufacturing fell short of expectations.
More insurance bailouts possible: Reserve Bank
More insurance companies may require bailouts as a result of the Christchurch earthquakes.
NZ house prices overvalued says IMF
New Zealand house prices appear to be overvalued by up to 25 per cent, the International Monetary Fund says.
Floating mortgages now over 50pc of all NZ home loans
More than half of New Zealand's $168.2b of mortgages are now on floating rates, says the Reserve Bank.
<i>Brian Fallow :</i> A more cheerful tone from Reserve Bank
As the markets try to divine how long "some time" is, the nuances of the statement are relatively upbeat.
Bollard holds OCR steady at 2.5pc
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard has held interest rates steady at 2.5pc and says there's no need to raise them any time soon.
New signs of 'two speed' property market - report
A new affordability report shows lower interest rates and house prices made it easier for first-home buyers to get into the market.
<i>Bernard Hickey</i>: How the foreign profit and interest drain has made us poorer
Ever wondered why it seems New Zealanders can't ever seem to get ahead despite apparent GDP growth?
Kiwi may fall as US economy, greenback back in focus
The New Zealand dollar may fall this week, after Federal Reserve board members hinted that the US economy is recovering enough to end extraordinary support measures.
Bollard mulls options to prick future bubbles
Alan Bollard has flagged a handful of tools he may use to help damp future asset and credit bubbles and maintain the stability of our financial system.
<i>Nick Smith</i>: When the pressure goes on - resist
Reviving Christchurch is a job for Government, not Alan Bollard.
Banks slash mortgage rates after OCR cut
Banks have slashed interest rates after the Official Cash Rate was cut to a record low of 2.5 per cent.