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Opinion: Beware, not all mortgage rate drops will follow OCR cuts
OPINION: Mark Lister warns: 'Not all rates will fall equally' despite recent OCR cuts.

Letters to the editor: Greenfield site better option for new pool complex
Opinion: Our readers have their say.

Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.

Letters to the editor: Guy Fawkes so-called 'fun' terrible for animals
OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable
Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister

Mark Lister: Are you prepared for a Trump victory?
OPINION: If Trump wins another term, there are several takeaways for investors.

Mark Lister: Comparing shares and property
OPINION: Experts suggest owning both asset types for balanced wealth creation.

Letters to the editor: Can we afford a stadium?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.

Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.

Letters: Why are buses costing ratepayers more?
Opinion: Our readers have their say.

Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.

Letters to the editor: Concerning councillor decisions
Opinion: Our readers have their say.

Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping
OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.

Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times
OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.

Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years
OPINION: Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, potentially boosting market performance.

Company reporting: Investors should brace themselves - Mark Lister
OPINION: Many results likely to make for sombre reading.

Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
OPINION: Policymakers need to ensure unemployment doesn’t rise too much.

Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.