Market Updates

Affordability improves as market flatlining continues – BNZ

Properties are now 17% more affordable than their December 2021 peak, though a third of mortgage holders missed out on earlier rate cuts

Affordability improves as market flatlining continues – BNZ

SME confidence in New Zealand economy falls amid inflation worries

Many small firms are cutting costs, pausing hiring, and rethinking pricing

SME confidence in New Zealand economy falls amid inflation worries

Rates keep falling, but recovery still isn't playing ball

The more aggressive track would have been better delivered three months ago, says bank

Rates keep falling, but recovery still isn't playing ball

Is optimism returning for the spring?

Finsure manager says there's "sunshine around the corner" for advisers in a tough market

Is optimism returning for the spring?

Rate war intensifies as all major banks cut

Adviser says it's still uncertain where the OCR will settle, but there is room to edge lower

Rate war intensifies as all major banks cut

"No fear" of rates rising among borrowers ahead of OCR

225 basis points down, but there is still not much heat in the economy

"No fear" of rates rising among borrowers ahead of OCR