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26th Mar 20, 9:09am
The Warehouse says it did believe it was an 'essential service' at the time it stated so to the sharemarket; has now cancelled its dividend; profit guidance withdrawn; share price falls
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The Warehouse says it did believe it was an 'essential service' at the time it stated so to the sharemarket; has now cancelled its dividend; profit guidance withdrawn; share price falls
25th Mar 20, 3:01pm
BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis has 'pencilled in' a -5% fall in economic activity for the June quarter 'but it could easily be more than double this': Unemployment may later hit 9%
BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis has 'pencilled in' a -5% fall in economic activity for the June quarter 'but it could easily be more than double this': Unemployment may later hit 9%
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19th Mar 20, 10:52am
NZ faces Covid-19 crisis with annual economic growth having slowed to 1.8% in the December quarter - a 6-year low
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NZ faces Covid-19 crisis with annual economic growth having slowed to 1.8% in the December quarter - a 6-year low
18th Mar 20, 1:55pm
If employees like the remote work option forced on them, how will they tolerate the daily commute when the crisis passes? And how will companies react, Massey's Alison Brook wonders
If employees like the remote work option forced on them, how will they tolerate the daily commute when the crisis passes? And how will companies react, Massey's Alison Brook wonders
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17th Mar 20, 2:00pm
First phase of Govt's Covid-19 support package worth 4% of GDP; Includes wage subsidies, benefit increases and depreciation deductions for commercial and industrial buildings
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First phase of Govt's Covid-19 support package worth 4% of GDP; Includes wage subsidies, benefit increases and depreciation deductions for commercial and industrial buildings
16th Mar 20, 4:54pm
Our economists are talking recession with a capital R: 'It won't be a shallow one'
Our economists are talking recession with a capital R: 'It won't be a shallow one'
16th Mar 20, 12:01pm
Raf Manji says NZ shouldn't get sucked into overseas style QE or asset purchasing, and instead should directly support the real economy by funding infrastructure projects & increasing income support
Raf Manji says NZ shouldn't get sucked into overseas style QE or asset purchasing, and instead should directly support the real economy by funding infrastructure projects & increasing income support
16th Mar 20, 10:31am
Our national airline is cutting long haul international services by 85% and domestic services by 30% in reaction to the Government's travel restrictions
Our national airline is cutting long haul international services by 85% and domestic services by 30% in reaction to the Government's travel restrictions
10th Mar 20, 1:22pm
Business confidence slumps, as export intentions hit rock bottom and firms' own activity intentions fall to their lowest level since 2009
Business confidence slumps, as export intentions hit rock bottom and firms' own activity intentions fall to their lowest level since 2009
9th Mar 20, 6:22pm
Government develops wage subsidy scheme, extends travel ban, unveils new powers to quarantine ships and planes, and rules out cancelling minimum wage hikes
Government develops wage subsidy scheme, extends travel ban, unveils new powers to quarantine ships and planes, and rules out cancelling minimum wage hikes
9th Mar 20, 2:00pm
Massey Universtity's clever AI GDP model is now hosted on interest.co.nz, giving much earlier insights on how our economy is tracking, including regionally and by industry
Massey Universtity's clever AI GDP model is now hosted on interest.co.nz, giving much earlier insights on how our economy is tracking, including regionally and by industry
8th Mar 20, 5:02am
Massey's Alison Brook shows that even fast improving productivity, as unlikely as that may be, won't be enough to ward off the impacts of an ageing population. Without population growth in younger cohorts, consequences will only get tougher
Massey's Alison Brook shows that even fast improving productivity, as unlikely as that may be, won't be enough to ward off the impacts of an ageing population. Without population growth in younger cohorts, consequences will only get tougher
6th Mar 20, 2:08pm
Westpac NZ slashes forecasts for house price growth and GDP as coronavirus starts to hit jobs and consumer spending
Westpac NZ slashes forecasts for house price growth and GDP as coronavirus starts to hit jobs and consumer spending
6th Mar 20, 10:00am
Tom Coupe on coronavirus. The quest for accurate statistics, misjudging risk, panic buying and the economic impact of pandemics
Tom Coupe on coronavirus. The quest for accurate statistics, misjudging risk, panic buying and the economic impact of pandemics
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4th Mar 20, 11:55am
RBNZ 'prepared to ensure well-functioning financial system including access to credit, cash & liquidity in the banking system.' BNZ's Toplis says Fed cut 'unjustified', RBNZ could be 'voice of reason in panic-driven world'
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RBNZ 'prepared to ensure well-functioning financial system including access to credit, cash & liquidity in the banking system.' BNZ's Toplis says Fed cut 'unjustified', RBNZ could be 'voice of reason in panic-driven world'
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2nd Mar 20, 10:32am
ANZ economists see the RBNZ swooping in to stimulate the economy by cutting interest rates this month and then again in May, as the risk of a recession looms; Other bank economists call for calm and more targeted govt spending
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ANZ economists see the RBNZ swooping in to stimulate the economy by cutting interest rates this month and then again in May, as the risk of a recession looms; Other bank economists call for calm and more targeted govt spending
29th Feb 20, 9:25am
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues if American capitalism gives people the basic things they want, the socialist threat will go away
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues if American capitalism gives people the basic things they want, the socialist threat will go away
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28th Feb 20, 1:05pm
Sharon Zollner, chief economist at NZ's biggest bank, says as the economic impact of coronavirus rises so to do the odds of RBNZ OCR cuts
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Sharon Zollner, chief economist at NZ's biggest bank, says as the economic impact of coronavirus rises so to do the odds of RBNZ OCR cuts
27th Feb 20, 2:09pm
Coronavirus hits business confidence; Agricultural sector's confidence dives while construction sector's lifts
Coronavirus hits business confidence; Agricultural sector's confidence dives while construction sector's lifts
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27th Feb 20, 12:50pm
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of coronavirus
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of coronavirus
