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Annual food prices increase to 4.5% in year to February driven by higher prices for meat, poultry and fish, according to latest Stats NZ data
17th Mar 26, 11:36am
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Annual food prices increase to 4.5% in year to February driven by higher prices for meat, poultry and fish, according to latest Stats NZ data
A 'human error' resulted in Stats NZ overstating the food price rise in January as a four-year high 2.5% increase instead of 2.1%
17th Mar 26, 10:55am
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A 'human error' resulted in Stats NZ overstating the food price rise in January as a four-year high 2.5% increase instead of 2.1%
US economy delivers mixed results; Canada sees lower inflation; China reports positive data; India exports hold; eyes on the RBA; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold falls again and oil steadies; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
17th Mar 26, 7:20am
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US economy delivers mixed results; Canada sees lower inflation; China reports positive data; India exports hold; eyes on the RBA; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold falls again and oil steadies; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says
16th Mar 26, 7:09pm
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Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says
‘There is a role for diplomacy here’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government does anticipate working with fuel companies, if needed, says banks will provide customers 'an umbrella'
16th Mar 26, 4:23pm
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‘There is a role for diplomacy here’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government does anticipate working with fuel companies, if needed, says banks will provide customers 'an umbrella'
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; ASB customers to get class action refunds, REINZ data flat, retail card activity firmish, service sector slumps, Hurrell quits, swaps rise, NZD firms, & more
16th Mar 26, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; ASB customers to get class action refunds, REINZ data flat, retail card activity firmish, service sector slumps, Hurrell quits, swaps rise, NZD firms, & more
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Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan
16th Mar 26, 2:29pm
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Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan
Treasury predicting 3.7% inflation in Iran war 'worst case scenario', Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
16th Mar 26, 2:22pm
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Treasury predicting 3.7% inflation in Iran war 'worst case scenario', Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
'It’s nightmare time for the RBNZ. Supply shocks cannot be handled well by central banks. We have had plenty of recent evidence of this'
16th Mar 26, 2:18pm
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'It’s nightmare time for the RBNZ. Supply shocks cannot be handled well by central banks. We have had plenty of recent evidence of this'
BNZ economists say latest Performance of Services Index figures are 'are real disappointment' and suggest 'the economy is growing at a slower pace than we might have expected'
16th Mar 26, 11:04am
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BNZ economists say latest Performance of Services Index figures are 'are real disappointment' and suggest 'the economy is growing at a slower pace than we might have expected'
Brian Easton examines Andrew Sorkin’s new book, 1929: The Greatest Crash in Wall Street History, which sheds light on how financial markets work
16th Mar 26, 10:14am
Brian Easton examines Andrew Sorkin’s new book, 1929: The Greatest Crash in Wall Street History, which sheds light on how financial markets work
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16th Mar 26, 8:00am
A new week, a fresh new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now
Apart from Hormuz, all eyes will be on inflation threats and central bank responses this week; US data weaker; India loan growth strong; China loan growth modest; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6
16th Mar 26, 7:19am
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Apart from Hormuz, all eyes will be on inflation threats and central bank responses this week; US data weaker; India loan growth strong; China loan growth modest; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6
December quarter GDP figures due for release in the coming week may prove to be disappointment - which wouldn't provide a helpful background as we face the uncertainties of the Middle East situation
15th Mar 26, 6:30am
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December quarter GDP figures due for release in the coming week may prove to be disappointment - which wouldn't provide a helpful background as we face the uncertainties of the Middle East situation
Away from the Trump distraction adventures the US economy corrodes; Canada loses jobs sharply; India fuels itself on debt; China debt rise modest; commodity prices jump; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
14th Mar 26, 8:28am
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Away from the Trump distraction adventures the US economy corrodes; Canada loses jobs sharply; India fuels itself on debt; China debt rise modest; commodity prices jump; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8