geopolitics

Fuel buying surge empties some pumps as the Government prepares contingency plan

Fuel buying surge empties some pumps as the Government prepares contingency plan

Ian Bremmer considers whether the countries most vulnerable to US or Chinese domination can find common cause

Ian Bremmer considers whether the countries most vulnerable to US or Chinese domination can find common cause

A sudden spike in inflation expectations has investors' attention. Bond yields are rising fast to start the week, even benchmark bonds. The outlook for retail home loan rates is likely a bit grim

A sudden spike in inflation expectations has investors' attention. Bond yields are rising fast to start the week, even benchmark bonds. The outlook for retail home loan rates is likely a bit grim

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

Why the US is unlikely to curtail China’s dominance over critical minerals

Why the US is unlikely to curtail China’s dominance over critical minerals

Oil, LNG and KiwiSaver: What the US–Iran conflict could mean for New Zealand’s economy, and what the Government is watching

Oil, LNG and KiwiSaver: What the US–Iran conflict could mean for New Zealand’s economy, and what the Government is watching

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's up to the US and Israel to assert whether attack on Iran is legal or not, New Zealand will have to 'wait and see' when it comes to potential economic impacts

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's up to the US and Israel to assert whether attack on Iran is legal or not, New Zealand will have to 'wait and see' when it comes to potential economic impacts

If the Israelis and Americans are demanding regime change in Iran, then New Zealand needs to ask: 'What sort of regime change?'

If the Israelis and Americans are demanding regime change in Iran, then New Zealand needs to ask: 'What sort of regime change?'

With nine percent of the world’s arable land while supporting 20% of the world’s population, China is very focused on food security. David Mahon explains the implications of this focus

With nine percent of the world’s arable land while supporting 20% of the world’s population, China is very focused on food security. David Mahon explains the implications of this focus

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?

Westpac's Imre Speizer says significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific

Westpac's Imre Speizer says significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific

Johan Linåker looks at why Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology

Johan Linåker looks at why Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else

David Mahon sees China growing in confidence it will lead an Asia-centric renewal, even with India included

David Mahon sees China growing in confidence it will lead an Asia-centric renewal, even with India included