Breakfast briefing; US economic strength on display | interest.co.nz - Interest.co.nz

Strong US jobs growth; consumer debt rise mellows; Canada's jobs turn full-time; China struggles in industrial heartland; Aussie flood costs high; UST 10yr 3.08%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.9 USc; TWI-5 = 70.6

Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news the giant US economy is actually showing few signs of slowing, despite the 'talk'. Markets were expecting a +26… [+6475 chars]

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