Trade
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
Roger J Kerr says markets quickly move on to the next economic development and the knee-jerk response to a non-economic shock or risk event is nearly always temporary
3rd Mar 25, 8:40am
Roger J Kerr says markets quickly move on to the next economic development and the knee-jerk response to a non-economic shock or risk event is nearly always temporary
A bully in a China shop?
24th Feb 25, 8:55am
A bully in a China shop?
Roger J Kerr says many key US economic indicators are expected to print on the softer side as a result of financial pressures, as well as the Trump regime’s chainsaw attack on Federal Government institutions and jobs
24th Feb 25, 8:39am
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Roger J Kerr says many key US economic indicators are expected to print on the softer side as a result of financial pressures, as well as the Trump regime’s chainsaw attack on Federal Government institutions and jobs
New Zealand’s most important relationship is also its most difficult
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
Major agricultural organisations urge the Government to consider trade access as well as environmental risks when approving gene technology
19th Feb 25, 9:55am
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Major agricultural organisations urge the Government to consider trade access as well as environmental risks when approving gene technology
Roger J Kerr says a series of softer economic data prints, similar to the retail sales numbers last week, will lead to a rapid shift in interest rate market pricing for Fed rate cuts this year
17th Feb 25, 8:57am
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Roger J Kerr says a series of softer economic data prints, similar to the retail sales numbers last week, will lead to a rapid shift in interest rate market pricing for Fed rate cuts this year
Nathan Guy responds to the accusation the red meat industry hasn't done enough, or showed the sticking power necessary, to build its brand internationally
13th Feb 25, 9:59am
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Nathan Guy responds to the accusation the red meat industry hasn't done enough, or showed the sticking power necessary, to build its brand internationally
Increase in meat exports at the end of last year is being welcomed by the industry but it fails to overcome 12 months of comparative gloom
12th Feb 25, 5:25pm
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Increase in meat exports at the end of last year is being welcomed by the industry but it fails to overcome 12 months of comparative gloom
Roger J Kerr says there are a number of US economic data releases that have the potential to cause more USD selling than buying
10th Feb 25, 8:34am
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Roger J Kerr says there are a number of US economic data releases that have the potential to cause more USD selling than buying
Amidst Trump's tariff trade war, don't forget the online economy