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Yi Fuxian notes former premier Zhu Rongji oversaw two major reforms in China with potentially dire consequences

Yi Fuxian notes former premier Zhu Rongji oversaw two major reforms in China with potentially dire consequences

Mercury Energy’s operating earnings top $1 billion on the back of higher hydro generation, while annual profit surges to $321 million from just $1 million

Mercury Energy’s operating earnings top $1 billion on the back of higher hydro generation, while annual profit surges to $321 million from just $1 million

High numbers of homes for sale and lacklustre sales volumes keep buyers in the driving seat through winter

High numbers of homes for sale and lacklustre sales volumes keep buyers in the driving seat through winter

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

Lynda Moore warns that love and money can get tangled up fast when you become a grandparent

Lynda Moore warns that love and money can get tangled up fast when you become a grandparent

Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in New South Wales

Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in New South Wales

Oil prices are higher after Iranian TV confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Global bond markets continue to trade heavily, with long-end rates in the US, Germany and Japan reaching fresh multi-decade highs

Oil prices are higher after Iranian TV confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Global bond markets continue to trade heavily, with long-end rates in the US, Germany and Japan reaching fresh multi-decade highs

Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank ups a key TD rate; students a boom sector, no food inflation, flat rents, retail sales up less than CPI, service sector expands slower, swaps & NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank ups a key TD rate; students a boom sector, no food inflation, flat rents, retail sales up less than CPI, service sector expands slower, swaps & NZD firm, & more

Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them

Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them

ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak

ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak

Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option

Meola Reef, upgrading existing harbour bridge and tunnel to be looked at in government search for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing option

Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge

Greens go after groceries, Helen Clark goes after Qiulae Wong and Christopher Luxon holds firm on failed leadership challenge

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.5% as Gentrack, Mercury, Skellerup and Turners rise, while a2 Milk, Freightways, Summerset and Air NZ retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.5% as Gentrack, Mercury, Skellerup and Turners rise, while a2 Milk, Freightways, Summerset and Air NZ retreat

The latest PMI figures point to a ‘positive start’ to the third economic quarter of the year, but the latest PSI figures highlight a slow services sector that don't indicate a change to the unemployment rate anytime soon

The latest PMI figures point to a ‘positive start’ to the third economic quarter of the year, but the latest PSI figures highlight a slow services sector that don't indicate a change to the unemployment rate anytime soon

Numbers of fee paying overseas students and children of overseas workers attending local schools are both growing strongly

Numbers of fee paying overseas students and children of overseas workers attending local schools are both growing strongly

Statistics NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes show petrol and diesel prices decreasing month-on-month, but airfares surging with domestic airfares up 21% month-on-month

Statistics NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes show petrol and diesel prices decreasing month-on-month, but airfares surging with domestic airfares up 21% month-on-month

As home loan applications drop, Australia's big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie

As home loan applications drop, Australia's big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie

Brian Easton says that by the time the 2026 general election comes around in November, New Zealand will be experiencing higher unemployment alongside lower inflation compared to the previous election in 2023

Brian Easton says that by the time the 2026 general election comes around in November, New Zealand will be experiencing higher unemployment alongside lower inflation compared to the previous election in 2023

New Zealand creates remarkably valuable tech firms. Rod McNaughton looks at how it can keep more of the benefits

New Zealand creates remarkably valuable tech firms. Rod McNaughton looks at how it can keep more of the benefits

Roger J Kerr does a stocktake of New Zealand’s current economic fundamentals. He also sees US economic results consistently below forecasts that were overly optimistic

Roger J Kerr does a stocktake of New Zealand’s current economic fundamentals. He also sees US economic results consistently below forecasts that were overly optimistic

US retail sales and consumer sentiment were weaker than expected. The post-data US Treasury rally reversed, with 10-year yields ending near 4.70%. Long ends of European curves come under pressure

US retail sales and consumer sentiment were weaker than expected. The post-data US Treasury rally reversed, with 10-year yields ending near 4.70%. Long ends of European curves come under pressure

China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition; US reveals spreading economic weaknesses; others expand at pace; UST 10yr at 4.70%; gold stable; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition; US reveals spreading economic weaknesses; others expand at pace; UST 10yr at 4.70%; gold stable; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

If nobody moves, then nobody, or at least nobody in the top one percent of income earners, is going to get hurt

If nobody moves, then nobody, or at least nobody in the top one percent of income earners, is going to get hurt

As PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote from his National Party colleagues, how are things shaping up as the election inches closer?

As PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote from his National Party colleagues, how are things shaping up as the election inches closer?