Trade
In trade war with the US, China holds a lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have a winning hand, Linggong Kong says
14th Apr 25, 10:36am
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In trade war with the US, China holds a lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have a winning hand, Linggong Kong says
Brian Easton makes a modest attempt to analyse Donald Trump’s tariff policies
Roger J Kerr says when international confidence in an economy and currency is lost, its value can only go one way
14th Apr 25, 8:31am
Roger J Kerr says when international confidence in an economy and currency is lost, its value can only go one way
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
10th Apr 25, 1:38pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
BNZ economists reiterate their longstanding prediction that the RBNZ will ultimately take the Official Cash Rate down to 2.75%
7th Apr 25, 11:25am
BNZ economists reiterate their longstanding prediction that the RBNZ will ultimately take the Official Cash Rate down to 2.75%
Roger J Kerr says the Trump regime appear disturbingly unaware of the damage they have created in attempting to reverse globalisation and build a protective wall around the US economy
7th Apr 25, 8:54am
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Roger J Kerr says the Trump regime appear disturbingly unaware of the damage they have created in attempting to reverse globalisation and build a protective wall around the US economy
Can Donald Trump really defy the laws of political and economic physics?
Stuck in the past: Trump tariffs and other policies are dragging the US back to the 19th century, Eric Strikwerda argues
5th Apr 25, 9:20am
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Stuck in the past: Trump tariffs and other policies are dragging the US back to the 19th century, Eric Strikwerda argues
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
4th Apr 25, 9:29am
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
3rd Apr 25, 9:55am
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
Roger J Kerr says what has been really surprising to see over recent months since Donald Trump came to power is the incredibly poor management of their economic policy changes
31st Mar 25, 9:06am
Roger J Kerr says what has been really surprising to see over recent months since Donald Trump came to power is the incredibly poor management of their economic policy changes
Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite, Erin O'Brien & Justine Coneybeer say
24th Mar 25, 10:29am
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Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite, Erin O'Brien & Justine Coneybeer say
Roger J Kerr looks forward into the remainder of 2025 to project what the likely forces will be on the Kiwi dollar
24th Mar 25, 9:26am
Roger J Kerr looks forward into the remainder of 2025 to project what the likely forces will be on the Kiwi dollar
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy
23rd Mar 25, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy
Viewing from Beijing, David Mahon says China will benefit from the realignment of the US’ trading partners and adversaries, but China’s rise and stability can only be ensured by deepening its domestic economic reforms
22nd Mar 25, 9:20am
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Viewing from Beijing, David Mahon says China will benefit from the realignment of the US’ trading partners and adversaries, but China’s rise and stability can only be ensured by deepening its domestic economic reforms
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
21st Mar 25, 12:44pm
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
20th Mar 25, 8:00am
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Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
Mark Tanner reviews China's latest plan to become more reliant on domestic consumption than exports, and what it means for foreign brands
19th Mar 25, 3:07pm
Mark Tanner reviews China's latest plan to become more reliant on domestic consumption than exports, and what it means for foreign brands
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
19th Mar 25, 9:59am
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
19th Mar 25, 6:31am
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India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
Roger J Kerr says the reign of the US dollar is now teetering
India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
17th Mar 25, 6:29am
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India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
15th Mar 25, 8:34am
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Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
Roger J Kerr examines some of the factors behind the US dollar selling