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17 September 2019

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to show slow growth

The figures are due to be released later this week, and most of the banks and economists have predicted for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to show slow growth.

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16 September 2019

BNZ drops their 2 year rate

As of this morning, BNZ has announced their new two year fixed rate of 3.54%, making them the lowest amongst their rivals. This new rate is even lower than Kiwibank's one year, 3.55%.

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13 September 2019

Banks stocking up for spring

With a record-low OCR, it looks like banks are taking advantage of low wholesale funds. According to KPMG's latest survey, Westpac launched a medium-term note issue seeking $100 million.

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11 September 2019

A surprise rate slash from China Construction Bank

The biggest breaking news today is the announcement of the new one year, two years and three years offer of 3.19% from the...

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