Mortgage growth plummets as interest rate rises bite households

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3 years ago

August 7, 2023

Roughly 28% of all mortgage holders are struggling with repayments – similar to levels seen in the 2008 GFC

Roughly 150,000 individuals are coming up to the “mortgage cliff”.

That is mortgages that were taken out under much lower interest rates are about to be transitioned onto variable rates and that will mean real pain for holders.

And now mortgage growth has fallen to unprecedented lows, so what does that mean for the property sector?

U.S. investors flee stock market for global opportunities

U.S. investors withdrew $75 billion from stocks in six months, fastest in 16 years, with $52 billion in 2026 alone.

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19 hours ago

February 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. investors withdrew $75 billion from stocks in six months, fastest in 16 years, with $52 billion in 2026 alone.

U.S. investors are withdrawing money from domestic stocks at the fastest rate in 16 years, with $75 billion leaving equity products over the past six months. The trend accelerated in 2026, with $52 billion pulled from Wall Street so far.

Concerns over AI risks and weaker performance at home are prompting investors to look abroad, even though a softer dollar makes foreign investments more expensive. Emerging markets are seeing inflows at the fastest pace in five years, according to Bank of America.

As global opportunities become more attractive, many U.S. investors are now evaluating overseas markets for growth potential.

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US dollar strength hits NZ dollar amid FX market shifts

US dollar rises amid strong US growth; New Zealand faces pressure as traders navigate volatile FX and geopolitical impacts.

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4 days ago

February 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar rises amid strong US growth; New Zealand faces pressure as traders navigate volatile FX and geopolitical impacts.

The US dollar is surging as strong economic growth in the United States contrasts with softer conditions in New Zealand. Policy divergence and complex global FX factors are putting pressure on the New Zealand dollar, leaving traders navigating choppy waters.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down how US interest rates are influencing key currency pairs like USD/JPY, and explains why hedging flows are crucial in today’s volatile environment.

We also explore the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions on oil and broader markets, while examining the Australian labour market’s role in shaping the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy.

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Oil hits seven-month high, and gold surpasses $5,000 amid US-Iran tensions

Oil prices hit seven-month high amid U.S.-Iran tensions; experts analyze impacts on global economy and energy markets.

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4 days ago

February 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Oil prices hit seven-month high amid U.S.-Iran tensions; experts analyze impacts on global economy and energy markets.

Oil prices have surged to a seven-month high as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran spark fears of global supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with analysts closely monitoring potential military actions that could further strain energy markets.

Investors are reacting to geopolitical uncertainty, with oil markets pricing in heightened risk.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to discuss what is driving these record-breaking price movements and the potential implications for the global economy.

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