Economy

"Statistics NZ says petrol prices were the largest contributor to the annual inflation rate, up 19.1%. Petrol had a 17.5% contribution to the 3.7% inflation rate for the September quarter."

Public Policy

"Releasing the Green Party fiscal plan, co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said her party's plan pays for new investment with around $8b a year in new revenue 'from the super-rich and big corporations.'"

The Bank of Japan

Have your say: The Fed

Have your say: The Fed and Bank of Japan fire up the printing presses

19th Mar 09, 8:01am

by Bernard Hickey

Have your say: The Fed and Bank of Japan fire up the printing presses

Top 10 Links; Bond yields

Top 10 Links; Bond yields rising as Fed dithers, Japan cratering, Roubini speaks

10th Feb 09, 10:53am

by Bernard Hickey

Top 10 Links; Bond yields rising as Fed dithers, Japan cratering, Roubini speaks