US leading indicators turn down; Big Tech debt in focus; Canada inflation eases; China rates hold but cuts expected; some big countries have big currency issues; UST 10yr at 4.60%; gold dips; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

Joschka Fischer is under no illusion about the challenge that China could pose to America's position in the 21st century

Greens propose zero-interest clean energy loans, $200 million investment into community energy projects and creating a publicly-owned entity called Kiwipower to deliver what the 'market has failed to build'

June's housing market suggested many vendors are becoming more realistic on price which could help sales numbers