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Economy

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; the Worldclear Files, Foodstuffs says no inflation, critical fuel users defined, bonds rushed again, fuel stock update, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
11th May 26, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; the Worldclear Files, Foodstuffs says no inflation, critical fuel users defined, bonds rushed again, fuel stock update, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
Our quiz is updated this week and ready to challenge you, and see how you do compared with the many hundreds of other readers doing it too
11th May 26, 8:10am
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Our quiz is updated this week and ready to challenge you, and see how you do compared with the many hundreds of other readers doing it too
China's exports strong, imports stronger; US jobs seem resilient; US sentiment hit record low; Canada jobs shrink; India loan growth up; eyes on Australian budget; UST 10yr at 4.36%; gold dips and oil stable; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9
11th May 26, 7:19am
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China's exports strong, imports stronger; US jobs seem resilient; US sentiment hit record low; Canada jobs shrink; India loan growth up; eyes on Australian budget; UST 10yr at 4.36%; gold dips and oil stable; NZ$1 = 59.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9
Keith Woodford sees only a few sectors that can improve our poor overall productivity record, and they are rural and potential is limited. He searches for other ways we can get out of our collective funk
10th May 26, 6:32am
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Keith Woodford sees only a few sectors that can improve our poor overall productivity record, and they are rural and potential is limited. He searches for other ways we can get out of our collective funk
Ross Stitt explores why Aussies seem more dissatisfied with life than Kiwis, and yet it is attracting more of us
9th May 26, 9:15am
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Ross Stitt explores why Aussies seem more dissatisfied with life than Kiwis, and yet it is attracting more of us
US payroll jobs rise, overall jobs don't; US sentiment at record lows; Canada jobs slip; global food prices rise; global sulphur shortage a big problem; UST 10yr at 4.36%; gold up and oil stable; NZ$1 = 59.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8
9th May 26, 8:59am
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US payroll jobs rise, overall jobs don't; US sentiment at record lows; Canada jobs slip; global food prices rise; global sulphur shortage a big problem; UST 10yr at 4.36%; gold up and oil stable; NZ$1 = 59.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, fuel costs crowd out travel plans, waiting is safer, new borrowing jumps, Yili profits jump, Toyota securitises more, swaps up NZD stable, & more
8th May 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, fuel costs crowd out travel plans, waiting is safer, new borrowing jumps, Yili profits jump, Toyota securitises more, swaps up NZD stable, & more
US data weakish with debt stress rising suddenly; China FX reserves swell; Norway hikes; German factory orders rise; Australia discovers tariffs; Shell profits leap; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8
8th May 26, 7:26am
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US data weakish with debt stress rising suddenly; China FX reserves swell; Norway hikes; German factory orders rise; Australia discovers tariffs; Shell profits leap; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; OECD worries about our energy sector, rents soft, NZGBs popular, Kelly gets top spot, livestock prices turn up, swaps ease, NZX up, NZD up, & more
7th May 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; OECD worries about our energy sector, rents soft, NZGBs popular, Kelly gets top spot, livestock prices turn up, swaps ease, NZX up, NZD up, & more
New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says
7th May 26, 1:00pm
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New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says
Oil prices tumble even as Hormuz remains shut; US labour market expands; China holiday travel rises; global debt demand shifts away from US Treasuries; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold jumps and oil falls; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8
7th May 26, 7:22am
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Oil prices tumble even as Hormuz remains shut; US labour market expands; China holiday travel rises; global debt demand shifts away from US Treasuries; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold jumps and oil falls; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8
Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis
6th May 26, 6:42pm
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Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ sees lower house prices & worries about insurance access, Q1 labour market little-changed, rising real estate broker commissions, swaps stable, NZD up, & more
6th May 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ sees lower house prices & worries about insurance access, Q1 labour market little-changed, rising real estate broker commissions, swaps stable, NZD up, & more
The jobless rate steadies overall but is rising for those under 25 years. It is particularly tough for workers in the 20-25 age group
6th May 26, 11:23am
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The jobless rate steadies overall but is rising for those under 25 years. It is particularly tough for workers in the 20-25 age group
NZ likely to see a slower recovery, affecting job growth and debt servicing, but banks and farmers well placed to manage economic shock as housing market remains soft, according to Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report
6th May 26, 10:23am
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NZ likely to see a slower recovery, affecting job growth and debt servicing, but banks and farmers well placed to manage economic shock as housing market remains soft, according to Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report