Global economy
The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
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The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
The global economy is very large. The New Zealand economy is very small. This is one way to view our relative place in the economic world
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The global economy is very large. The New Zealand economy is very small. This is one way to view our relative place in the economic world
Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
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Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent
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Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent
New documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis spent her trip to the United States discussing the political risks to global trade
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New documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis spent her trip to the United States discussing the political risks to global trade
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The Reserve Bank says financial stress is building from very low levels with particular pressure on the commercial property sector
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The Reserve Bank says financial stress is building from very low levels with particular pressure on the commercial property sector
China's economic slowdown could put added pressure on New Zealand's regional economies
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
Chinese President Xi Jinping says he considers New Zealand to be a 'friend' but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was slow to return the compliment
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Chinese President Xi Jinping says he considers New Zealand to be a 'friend' but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was slow to return the compliment
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says significant mortgage rate relief is unlikely this year and he's 'not confident' the housing market can 'right itself' till it is clear mortgage rates have stopped rising
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says significant mortgage rate relief is unlikely this year and he's 'not confident' the housing market can 'right itself' till it is clear mortgage rates have stopped rising
Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
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Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%