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Fed splits on rates, long yields hit 2007 high | Market movements

August 03, 2026

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 3 AUGUST 2026Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies Note: Filmed Monday 3 August ↑ WHAT’S UP — Equity markets snapped back, with the S&P 500 up around 1%, the Nasdaq up 1.6%, and the ASX 200 gaining 2.3% to break a falling streak. Rio Tinto shared strong results, while Microsoft and Amazon rose on Azure and AWS cloud growth. ↓ WHAT’S DOWN — The 30-year US Treasury yield jumped to its highest level ...

Bonus: Is banking set for some big changes?

August 03, 2026

What actually makes a bank a bank? New Zealand is overhauling the way our banking system is regulated, meaning that more organisations may soon be able to call themselves a "bank", while new deposit insurance gives you peace of mind. University of Auckland finance expert Chanelle Duley explains why more competition isn't always straightforward, what to look for when you choose where to put your money, and how regulation and technology could reshape banking over the next decade. This is a...

Blurring the lines of banking

July 29, 2026

Who qualifies as a bank? The rules are about to change, and we’ve got questions for Lecturer in Economics Dr. Chanelle Duley and two challengers to the “big four” banks: SBS Bank Group’s Mark McLean and General Capital’s Brent King. So, will a new definition of “bank” enable these smaller players to rival the Australian-owned market leaders? What do new rules mean for your money’s safety? Find out what the new $100,000 deposit compensation schem...