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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

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

Brian Easton makes a modest attempt to analyse Donald Trump’s tariff policies

Chris Trotter asks: If New Zealand can neither win, nor afford, to enter an arms race against China, then why not initiate a peace race instead?

Chris Trotter asks: If New Zealand can neither win, nor afford, to enter an arms race against China, then why not initiate a peace race instead?

Roger J Kerr says when international confidence in an economy and currency is lost, its value can only go one way

Roger J Kerr says when international confidence in an economy and currency is lost, its value can only go one way

Long-dated US treasury yields continue eye-watering ascent, 10-yr closes near 4.50%. US equity markets higher, logging best week since November 2023

Long-dated US treasury yields continue eye-watering ascent, 10-yr closes near 4.50%. US equity markets higher, logging best week since November 2023

US dollar under pressure with higher UST yields not providing support. The USD index fell to a three year low. The Michigan consumer sentiment survey expectations index slumped to the lowest level since 1980 while inflation expectations continued to rise

US dollar under pressure with higher UST yields not providing support. The USD index fell to a three year low. The Michigan consumer sentiment survey expectations index slumped to the lowest level since 1980 while inflation expectations continued to rise

China retaliates for extra US tariffs; Trump in tariff u-turn; US consumer mood darkens; credit crunch watch; north China battles unusual cold; India slows; UST 10yr at 4.50%; gold and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI = 66.9

China retaliates for extra US tariffs; Trump in tariff u-turn; US consumer mood darkens; credit crunch watch; north China battles unusual cold; India slows; UST 10yr at 4.50%; gold and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI = 66.9

Jim O'Neill considers what other economies can do to offset the effects of the Trump administration's trade warfare

Jim O'Neill considers what other economies can do to offset the effects of the Trump administration's trade warfare

Huang Yiping urges Chinese policymakers to fill the leadership vacuum created by America's protectionist turn

Huang Yiping urges Chinese policymakers to fill the leadership vacuum created by America's protectionist turn

David Hargreaves has a look at what the March quarter inflation figures might bring. That's the easy bit. The hard bit is trying to work out what might come next

David Hargreaves has a look at what the March quarter inflation figures might bring. That's the easy bit. The hard bit is trying to work out what might come next

Richard Sherwin thinks those who question the rationality of recent US trade policy are missing the point

Richard Sherwin thinks those who question the rationality of recent US trade policy are missing the point

Ian Bremmer explains why US trade policy is tantamount to an unprecedented 'own goal'

Ian Bremmer explains why US trade policy is tantamount to an unprecedented 'own goal'

Sheryl Sutherland sees the current confusion and market volatility similar to other big financial shocks. She says we can learn a lot from those past events to get through this one

Sheryl Sutherland sees the current confusion and market volatility similar to other big financial shocks. She says we can learn a lot from those past events to get through this one

Pension transfers to New Zealand: Delaying a transfer until next year could save a lot of tax, says Simon Swallow

Pension transfers to New Zealand: Delaying a transfer until next year could save a lot of tax, says Simon Swallow

Woolgrowers finally get direct government support for their product, hoping this will be a catalyst for wider community acceptance of a once-proud product that has been passed by recently

Woolgrowers finally get direct government support for their product, hoping this will be a catalyst for wider community acceptance of a once-proud product that has been passed by recently

As more communities have to consider relocation, we explore what happens to the land after people leave

As more communities have to consider relocation, we explore what happens to the land after people leave

Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower

Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower

Facebook owner Meta stirs up controversy with new Llama 4 AI that has political leanings cleaned out, making it more like Musk's Grok

Facebook owner Meta stirs up controversy with new Llama 4 AI that has political leanings cleaned out, making it more like Musk's Grok

China hits back as US-China trade now pointless; US consumers turn very glum; credit crunch coming for non-prime US business; China faces its own debt stress; UST 10yr at 4.49%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI = 66.9

China hits back as US-China trade now pointless; US consumers turn very glum; credit crunch coming for non-prime US business; China faces its own debt stress; UST 10yr at 4.49%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 58.2 USc; TWI = 66.9

More properties on offer at the latest auctions while the sales rate dipped very slightly to 35%

More properties on offer at the latest auctions while the sales rate dipped very slightly to 35%

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Some savings rates move down, rents stable, factories expanding, FMA files charges against ex-broker, oil falls, gold jumps, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Some savings rates move down, rents stable, factories expanding, FMA files charges against ex-broker, oil falls, gold jumps, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kiwi Property, Stride, Argosy, and Investore top the gainers with EBOS , Kathmandu, F&P Healthcare, and Mainfreight leading the decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kiwi Property, Stride, Argosy, and Investore top the gainers with EBOS , Kathmandu, F&P Healthcare, and Mainfreight leading the decliners

Martin Whetton says events in fixed income markets this week have no historical precedent, suggesting a sea-change in the way the US is viewed

Martin Whetton says events in fixed income markets this week have no historical precedent, suggesting a sea-change in the way the US is viewed

What is and and isn’t covered under the deposit insurance scheme launching in July

What is and and isn’t covered under the deposit insurance scheme launching in July

A fair go for young Australians in this election? Voters are weighing up intergenerational inequity

A fair go for young Australians in this election? Voters are weighing up intergenerational inequity