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Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
7th Nov 24, 7:05am
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Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent
31st Aug 24, 10:00am
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Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent
New documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis spent her trip to the United States discussing the political risks to global trade
20th Jul 24, 9:37am
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New documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis spent her trip to the United States discussing the political risks to global trade
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The Reserve Bank says financial stress is building from very low levels with particular pressure on the commercial property sector
1st May 24, 11:08am
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The Reserve Bank says financial stress is building from very low levels with particular pressure on the commercial property sector
China's economic slowdown could put added pressure on New Zealand's regional economies
22nd Aug 23, 6:14pm
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China's economic slowdown could put added pressure on New Zealand's regional economies
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
5th Jul 23, 8:03am
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
Chinese President Xi Jinping says he considers New Zealand to be a 'friend' but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was slow to return the compliment
28th Jun 23, 6:35am
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Chinese President Xi Jinping says he considers New Zealand to be a 'friend' but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was slow to return the compliment
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says significant mortgage rate relief is unlikely this year and he's 'not confident' the housing market can 'right itself' till it is clear mortgage rates have stopped rising
6th Mar 23, 10:05am
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says significant mortgage rate relief is unlikely this year and he's 'not confident' the housing market can 'right itself' till it is clear mortgage rates have stopped rising
Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
26th Oct 22, 10:38am
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Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
Michael Spence assesses the likely trajectories of economic growth, inflation, innovation, and the shift to green energy
5th Jun 22, 1:39pm
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Michael Spence assesses the likely trajectories of economic growth, inflation, innovation, and the shift to green energy
Stephen Roach contrasts the current US Federal Reserve chair's anti-inflation stance with that of his hawkish 1980s predecessor
27th May 22, 10:52am
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Stephen Roach contrasts the current US Federal Reserve chair's anti-inflation stance with that of his hawkish 1980s predecessor
Stephen Roach says predictions of 'the perfect soft landing' for the global economy could be wishful thinking
26th Apr 22, 3:59pm
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Stephen Roach says predictions of 'the perfect soft landing' for the global economy could be wishful thinking
Massey University's GDP Live team with the global liquidity trap, climate change, the faster than expected global recovery, why inflation may be higher than we think and a return to the old normal?
20th Nov 20, 10:21am
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Massey University's GDP Live team with the global liquidity trap, climate change, the faster than expected global recovery, why inflation may be higher than we think and a return to the old normal?
Economist Brian Easton says the Covid crisis provides insights into how critical global connectedness has become to our lives
5th Oct 20, 10:06am
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Economist Brian Easton says the Covid crisis provides insights into how critical global connectedness has become to our lives
Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christian Hawkesby says there remain 'a number of short-to-medium-term risks' on both the upside and downside for the NZ economy
29th Jan 20, 11:28am
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Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christian Hawkesby says there remain 'a number of short-to-medium-term risks' on both the upside and downside for the NZ economy
Ratings agency S&P Global says while the global economy is more leveraged that it was at the time of the GFC the likelihood of a widespread investor exodus is contained
14th Mar 19, 9:52am
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Ratings agency S&P Global says while the global economy is more leveraged that it was at the time of the GFC the likelihood of a widespread investor exodus is contained
'Very positive' agreements to see NZ products treated the same in the UK, as they are in the EU, in the immediate aftermath of Brexit
22nd Jan 19, 1:09pm
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'Very positive' agreements to see NZ products treated the same in the UK, as they are in the EU, in the immediate aftermath of Brexit
Ardern and Robertson to make 'timely' trip to Europe to progress free trade agreements and promote NZ's Wellbeing Budget
17th Jan 19, 12:45pm
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Ardern and Robertson to make 'timely' trip to Europe to progress free trade agreements and promote NZ's Wellbeing Budget
Slower than expected GDP growth, major bank capital changes, and a gloomy global outlook prompt ANZ economists to jump off the fence and forecast 3 OCR cuts by 2020
20th Dec 18, 3:45pm
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Slower than expected GDP growth, major bank capital changes, and a gloomy global outlook prompt ANZ economists to jump off the fence and forecast 3 OCR cuts by 2020
Harbour Asset Management pinpoints 10 key risks to look out for in the New Year
18th Dec 18, 12:15pm
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Harbour Asset Management pinpoints 10 key risks to look out for in the New Year
Bernstein's Michael Parker takes a look at the growth of Chinese consumer debt and concludes that it may well be a problem, but not for a long time yet
12th Sep 18, 12:11pm
Bernstein's Michael Parker takes a look at the growth of Chinese consumer debt and concludes that it may well be a problem, but not for a long time yet
Ex-PM & ANZ NZ chairman John Key tells Mike Hosking of rising loan delinquencies & problems ahead for the global economy. Finance Minister Grant Robertson & ANZ respond 
30th Jul 18, 11:04am
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Ex-PM & ANZ NZ chairman John Key tells Mike Hosking of rising loan delinquencies & problems ahead for the global economy. Finance Minister Grant Robertson & ANZ respond 
Kiwi analyst Michael Parker on why real estate in China is now the world's most important asset class
6th Nov 17, 11:58am
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Kiwi analyst Michael Parker on why real estate in China is now the world's most important asset class
The best bits of election reaction that affect you... Tony Alexander suggests fixing for three years, downplays impact of Trump victory on NZ, the yuan falls to a six-year low, Turnbull talks TPP with Trump, Facebook's role in outcome debated, and more
10th Nov 16, 12:14pm
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The best bits of election reaction that affect you... Tony Alexander suggests fixing for three years, downplays impact of Trump victory on NZ, the yuan falls to a six-year low, Turnbull talks TPP with Trump, Facebook's role in outcome debated, and more
NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
26th Jan 16, 1:41pm
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NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation