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Brian Easton makes the case for a Universal Family Benefit as a way to reduce child poverty, which he says could reduce child poverty at no extra fiscal cost
22nd Apr 24, 10:30am
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Brian Easton makes the case for a Universal Family Benefit as a way to reduce child poverty, which he says could reduce child poverty at no extra fiscal cost
Keith Woodford observes carbon credits lie at the heart of forestry, sheep and beef economics, but it is not a simple story
22nd Apr 24, 10:21am
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Keith Woodford observes carbon credits lie at the heart of forestry, sheep and beef economics, but it is not a simple story
In many ways the media that the experts wanted, turned out to be the media they have got, writes Chris Trotter
22nd Apr 24, 9:54am
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In many ways the media that the experts wanted, turned out to be the media they have got, writes Chris Trotter
Roger J. Kerr takes an experienced look behind the headlines of recent economic data to distill what the essential trends are telling him
22nd Apr 24, 8:15am
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Roger J. Kerr takes an experienced look behind the headlines of recent economic data to distill what the essential trends are telling him
Megacap tech crunched, Nasdaq falls over 2%, longest losing streak since Jan 2022. Israel retaliation pushes risk assets lower. Big week of earnings ahead
22nd Apr 24, 8:10am
Megacap tech crunched, Nasdaq falls over 2%, longest losing streak since Jan 2022. Israel retaliation pushes risk assets lower. Big week of earnings ahead
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly details easier access to loans and changes to financial dispute resolution services
22nd Apr 24, 7:29am
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly details easier access to loans and changes to financial dispute resolution services
Investor risk sentiment recovered after Iran played down the damage following retaliatory strikes by Israel. Safe haven flows into US treasuries and defensive currencies reversed. NZD/USD recovered from 2024 lows but then lost traction
22nd Apr 24, 7:21am
Investor risk sentiment recovered after Iran played down the damage following retaliatory strikes by Israel. Safe haven flows into US treasuries and defensive currencies reversed. NZD/USD recovered from 2024 lows but then lost traction
US watches financial stability risks; China FDI very weak; flooding in southern China; German PPI deflation eases; many key metal prices surge; UST 10yr 4.62%; gold slips and oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
22nd Apr 24, 7:19am
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US watches financial stability risks; China FDI very weak; flooding in southern China; German PPI deflation eases; many key metal prices surge; UST 10yr 4.62%; gold slips and oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: The religious organisation charitable exemption in line for a review. And FBT to get new focus from the IRD
21st Apr 24, 5:20pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: The religious organisation charitable exemption in line for a review. And FBT to get new focus from the IRD
A new wave of wearable devices will collect a mountain on information on us – we need to get wise about the privacy implications, Luis Quintero argues
21st Apr 24, 6:00am
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A new wave of wearable devices will collect a mountain on information on us – we need to get wise about the privacy implications, Luis Quintero argues
Technology lawyer Andrew Dentice urges more discussion on the services open banking enables, and less on the technology behind it
20th Apr 24, 9:31am
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Technology lawyer Andrew Dentice urges more discussion on the services open banking enables, and less on the technology behind it
Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
20th Apr 24, 9:12am
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Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
More pushback on Fed rate cut prospects; China FDI weak; Japan inflation stays high for them; German PPI deflation eases; Aussie bankruptcies jump; UST 10yr 4.65%; gold up again but oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
20th Apr 24, 8:33am
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More pushback on Fed rate cut prospects; China FDI weak; Japan inflation stays high for them; German PPI deflation eases; Aussie bankruptcies jump; UST 10yr 4.65%; gold up again but oil stays low; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
Fewer properties offered at residential property auctions, less than a third selling under the hammer
20th Apr 24, 6:39am
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Fewer properties offered at residential property auctions, less than a third selling under the hammer
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; SBS Bank's mortgage rate cut grabs attention, Fitch sees local big banks positively, Aussie business bankruptcies jump, swaps stable, NZD devalues, & more
19th Apr 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; SBS Bank's mortgage rate cut grabs attention, Fitch sees local big banks positively, Aussie business bankruptcies jump, swaps stable, NZD devalues, & more
Challenger bank SBS jumps into the mortgage market with a big splash, aiming to snare an outsized share of deals as the real estate market winds down for the summer/autumn season
19th Apr 24, 3:18pm
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Challenger bank SBS jumps into the mortgage market with a big splash, aiming to snare an outsized share of deals as the real estate market winds down for the summer/autumn season
Meta AI now available in NZ; vendors tout AI, but will it be inflationary and kill the planet?
19th Apr 24, 3:03pm
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Meta AI now available in NZ; vendors tout AI, but will it be inflationary and kill the planet?
Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
19th Apr 24, 12:00pm
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Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
Richard Werner argues the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time in 17 years was a move to support the US dollar
19th Apr 24, 11:34am
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Richard Werner argues the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time in 17 years was a move to support the US dollar
Migrant workers warned they risk deportation if they break the law
19th Apr 24, 9:38am
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Migrant workers warned they risk deportation if they break the law
Mark Tanner points out while China's population may be transitioning lower, the shift to cities continues and even lower tier cities present much-less tapped opportunities for growth
19th Apr 24, 9:25am
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Mark Tanner points out while China's population may be transitioning lower, the shift to cities continues and even lower tier cities present much-less tapped opportunities for growth
LabHost phishing-as-a-service platform targeted thousands, with NZers allegedly involved
19th Apr 24, 9:11am
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LabHost phishing-as-a-service platform targeted thousands, with NZers allegedly involved
UDC Finance posts increase in annual profit with income and lending growing
19th Apr 24, 9:08am
UDC Finance posts increase in annual profit with income and lending growing
US equities down modestly; US Treasury yields have pushed higher, with a stronger Philly Fed survey and hawkish Fed-speak not helping
19th Apr 24, 7:31am
US equities down modestly; US Treasury yields have pushed higher, with a stronger Philly Fed survey and hawkish Fed-speak not helping
IMF warns on hedge fund short bet risks; US data positive except for housing; eyes on Japanese inflation; Aussie jobless rate creeps up; freight rates ease; UST 10yr 4.65%; gold up but oil stays low; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 69
19th Apr 24, 7:19am
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IMF warns on hedge fund short bet risks; US data positive except for housing; eyes on Japanese inflation; Aussie jobless rate creeps up; freight rates ease; UST 10yr 4.65%; gold up but oil stays low; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 69