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Activity slumped in the services sector again last month, echoing a drop in the manufacturing sector and suggesting the anticipated pick-up in economic activity is struggling to get started

Activity slumped in the services sector again last month, echoing a drop in the manufacturing sector and suggesting the anticipated pick-up in economic activity is struggling to get started

Roger J Kerr says the conventional wisdom that elevated political risk is negative for a particular currency has been challenged by recent events

Roger J Kerr says the conventional wisdom that elevated political risk is negative for a particular currency has been challenged by recent events

GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show our economy stalled again in the second quarter of the year - but there's already signs of a pick-up kicking in, giving confidence that the worst is behind us

GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show our economy stalled again in the second quarter of the year - but there's already signs of a pick-up kicking in, giving confidence that the worst is behind us

Manufacturing volumes fell 2.9% in the June quarter, prompting BNZ economists to forecast a GDP drop of 0.5% for the quarter

Manufacturing volumes fell 2.9% in the June quarter, prompting BNZ economists to forecast a GDP drop of 0.5% for the quarter

Brian Easton offers advice on ensuring accountability for those displaying dictator-like traits

Brian Easton offers advice on ensuring accountability for those displaying dictator-like traits

Roger J Kerr says the sharp drop in US employment takes precedence for the Fed and that is why there could be three or four interest rates cuts before the end of the year

Roger J Kerr says the sharp drop in US employment takes precedence for the Fed and that is why there could be three or four interest rates cuts before the end of the year

Brian Easton wonders what are the economic and political implications if the New Zealand economy stagnates for five and more years?

Brian Easton wonders what are the economic and political implications if the New Zealand economy stagnates for five and more years?

Roger J Kerr says the current Government has - thankfully - put out the welcome mat for offshore capital to invest here

Roger J Kerr says the current Government has - thankfully - put out the welcome mat for offshore capital to invest here

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows business confidence generally was actually lower after the Reserve Bank's 'dovish' shift last week - but residential construction intentions were 'markedly higher'

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows business confidence generally was actually lower after the Reserve Bank's 'dovish' shift last week - but residential construction intentions were 'markedly higher'

Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax earnings for the first half of the new financial year of only about $34m - the same as for the second half of the year just finished

Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax earnings for the first half of the new financial year of only about $34m - the same as for the second half of the year just finished

What really changed in last week's Official Cash Rate review? Mostly it was about getting Kiwis in the right frame of mind to drive an economic recovery

What really changed in last week's Official Cash Rate review? Mostly it was about getting Kiwis in the right frame of mind to drive an economic recovery

An unexpected rise in retail sales activity for the June quarter suggests 'there may be life in the old economy yet'

An unexpected rise in retail sales activity for the June quarter suggests 'there may be life in the old economy yet'

Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ's actions last week suggest it is again looking backwards at weaker than forecast economic results rather than determining policy based on forecasts of future economic conditions

Roger J Kerr says the RBNZ's actions last week suggest it is again looking backwards at weaker than forecast economic results rather than determining policy based on forecasts of future economic conditions

Reserve Bank admits surprise that house prices have not been increasing - but points out only about half the impact of interest rate cuts made so far has fed through into the economy

Reserve Bank admits surprise that house prices have not been increasing - but points out only about half the impact of interest rate cuts made so far has fed through into the economy

When doves fly: Reserve Bank sees potential for two further OCR cuts by early next year and warns cautious behaviour by households and businesses could further dampen economic growth; Hawkesby has applied for RBNZ Governor job

When doves fly: Reserve Bank sees potential for two further OCR cuts by early next year and warns cautious behaviour by households and businesses could further dampen economic growth; Hawkesby has applied for RBNZ Governor job