Commodities

The world at the end of March is a very different place than in January, says David Skilling. And this is only the start of disruptive change in the global economic & geopolitical system

The world at the end of March is a very different place than in January, says David Skilling. And this is only the start of disruptive change in the global economic & geopolitical system

David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy

David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy

Dairy giant Fonterra is paying its shareholder farmers a 22c interim dividend, up from 15c last year and narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still a record $10.00

Dairy giant Fonterra is paying its shareholder farmers a 22c interim dividend, up from 15c last year and narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still a record $10.00

Forsyth Barr analysts say record-high milk prices, boosted by a weak Kiwi dollar, robust Fonterra dividends and stabilising costs is driving on-farm returns to levels not experienced before

Forsyth Barr analysts say record-high milk prices, boosted by a weak Kiwi dollar, robust Fonterra dividends and stabilising costs is driving on-farm returns to levels not experienced before

Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'

Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'

Statistics NZ says our terms of trade rose 3.1% in the December quarter as export price gains outstripped import price increases

Statistics NZ says our terms of trade rose 3.1% in the December quarter as export price gains outstripped import price increases

The gold price has surged to record highs. Dirk Baur looks at what’s behind the move

The gold price has surged to record highs. Dirk Baur looks at what’s behind the move

Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative

Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative

Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group

Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group

Federated Farmers survey shows 'a significant shift in the mood of rural New Zealand'

Federated Farmers survey shows 'a significant shift in the mood of rural New Zealand'

Westpac economists believe the record returns likely coming to dairy farmers this milking season can be just about maintained in the next season as well

Westpac economists believe the record returns likely coming to dairy farmers this milking season can be just about maintained in the next season as well

Beyond the economic & political disruption in the US, David Skilling has identified ten recent developments around the world that provide insights on emerging global dynamics

Beyond the economic & political disruption in the US, David Skilling has identified ten recent developments around the world that provide insights on emerging global dynamics

David Skilling says there is high potential for economic and geopolitical disruption in 2025. These ten developments in December provide a sense of what to expect

David Skilling says there is high potential for economic and geopolitical disruption in 2025. These ten developments in December provide a sense of what to expect

DairyNZ says a combination of higher income and reduced interest costs will result in 'a substantial increase in cash surplus' for the country's dairy farmers

DairyNZ says a combination of higher income and reduced interest costs will result in 'a substantial increase in cash surplus' for the country's dairy farmers

Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year

Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year