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Economists note that economic growth slower than the central bank is predicting would see growing speculation of future interest rate cuts - but higher growth figures would curtail such speculation
18th Sep 18, 10:03am
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Economists note that economic growth slower than the central bank is predicting would see growing speculation of future interest rate cuts - but higher growth figures would curtail such speculation
David Hargreaves says the Government may need a real business-friendly symbolic gesture to stop the country heading into a self-induced downturn
30th Aug 18, 3:50pm
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David Hargreaves says the Government may need a real business-friendly symbolic gesture to stop the country heading into a self-induced downturn
DC Report's David Cay Johnston takes a look at the impact of Trump’s trade war finding the US trade deficit has grown worse while China finds new suppliers and markets
24th Aug 18, 9:18am
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DC Report's David Cay Johnston takes a look at the impact of Trump’s trade war finding the US trade deficit has grown worse while China finds new suppliers and markets
Trade Minister David Parker and Minister of Finance Grant Robertson have both expressed concerns over yet another round of US tariffs on China
8th Aug 18, 4:15pm
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Trade Minister David Parker and Minister of Finance Grant Robertson have both expressed concerns over yet another round of US tariffs on China
EU and NZ officials officially kick off negotiations for an FTA that is expected to boost goods trading by 50%
21st Jun 18, 2:10pm
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EU and NZ officials officially kick off negotiations for an FTA that is expected to boost goods trading by 50%
Donald Trump has told US officials to investigate how the US could get back in the CPTPP trade deal but one expert says opting back in now would be 'extremely difficult'
13th Apr 18, 11:54am
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Donald Trump has told US officials to investigate how the US could get back in the CPTPP trade deal but one expert says opting back in now would be 'extremely difficult'
Former WTO and UNCTAD head talks to Jenée Tibshraeny about why NZ should be able to secure an exemption from the the US's steel and aluminum tariffs
13th Mar 18, 2:28pm
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Former WTO and UNCTAD head talks to Jenée Tibshraeny about why NZ should be able to secure an exemption from the the US's steel and aluminum tariffs
Siah Hwee Ang says e-commerce facilitates, but IP protection should still be a concern for the Chinese market
6th Mar 18, 9:38am
Siah Hwee Ang says e-commerce facilitates, but IP protection should still be a concern for the Chinese market
PM Jacinda Ardern says it is her 'strong hope' the full CPTPP text will be made available this week and a national impact statement will be released on Wednesday
19th Feb 18, 5:22pm
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PM Jacinda Ardern says it is her 'strong hope' the full CPTPP text will be made available this week and a national impact statement will be released on Wednesday
Siah Hwee Ang says despite huge growth in Foreign Direct Investment in China, the statistics on FDI into China have not grown as fast as would be expected of a country that is continually rolling out the red carpet
22nd Jan 18, 4:29pm
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Siah Hwee Ang says despite huge growth in Foreign Direct Investment in China, the statistics on FDI into China have not grown as fast as would be expected of a country that is continually rolling out the red carpet
Siah Hwee Ang says while New Zealand is on summer break China has been churning out 2018 resolutions
15th Jan 18, 2:47pm
Siah Hwee Ang says while New Zealand is on summer break China has been churning out 2018 resolutions
Siah Hwee Ang gazes into a crystal ball to see what next year has in store for China's impact on NZ, trade and globalisation
22nd Dec 17, 7:41am
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Siah Hwee Ang gazes into a crystal ball to see what next year has in store for China's impact on NZ, trade and globalisation
Brian Fallow looks at the breakdown of bipartisan consensus on trade policy and what this means, or might mean, for the sale of residential properties to overseas buyers
18th Sep 17, 10:49am
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Brian Fallow looks at the breakdown of bipartisan consensus on trade policy and what this means, or might mean, for the sale of residential properties to overseas buyers
Although Australia remains our largest trading partner, trade with China benefits us most driving our improving terms of trade
4th Jul 17, 11:31am
Although Australia remains our largest trading partner, trade with China benefits us most driving our improving terms of trade
New Zealand terms of trade highest since June 1973, Statistics NZ says, as upward trend continues
1st Jun 17, 11:14am
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New Zealand terms of trade highest since June 1973, Statistics NZ says, as upward trend continues
Free trade importance to NZ cannot be overstated, PM English says; Launches 2030 trade agenda including group to ‘better inform public on trade issues’
24th Mar 17, 9:42am
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Free trade importance to NZ cannot be overstated, PM English says; Launches 2030 trade agenda including group to ‘better inform public on trade issues’
2016 ends with tiny trade deficit in December, but below 10yr average for the month. Cheaper oil not enough to offset lower ag export falls
30th Jan 17, 10:58am
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2016 ends with tiny trade deficit in December, but below 10yr average for the month. Cheaper oil not enough to offset lower ag export falls
Auckland Council warns a building material shortage is seeing an influx of shoddy products enter the market
9th Jan 17, 4:02pm
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Auckland Council warns a building material shortage is seeing an influx of shoddy products enter the market
Kiwi analyst Michael Parker on why robots and modern China are ruining Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations treatise and will frustrate Donald Trump
5th Dec 16, 12:18pm
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Kiwi analyst Michael Parker on why robots and modern China are ruining Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations treatise and will frustrate Donald Trump
President Donald Trump could destabilise China's economy, unleash a new European financial crisis and push up global interest rates in a way that slows New Zealand's economy and makes mortgages more expensive
13th Nov 16, 5:02am
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President Donald Trump could destabilise China's economy, unleash a new European financial crisis and push up global interest rates in a way that slows New Zealand's economy and makes mortgages more expensive
This week's jobs figures look fantastic, but they disguise flat real GDP per hour worked and an essentially stagnant economy where renters, the young and the unemployed have missed out
6th Nov 16, 5:02am
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This week's jobs figures look fantastic, but they disguise flat real GDP per hour worked and an essentially stagnant economy where renters, the young and the unemployed have missed out
Donald Trump's implosion does not mean the anti-globalisation backlash has ended. Bernard Hickey says it has only just begun, and New Zealand should adapt and ensure we don't catch the worst of the Trumpism bug
30th Oct 16, 5:02am
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Donald Trump's implosion does not mean the anti-globalisation backlash has ended. Bernard Hickey says it has only just begun, and New Zealand should adapt and ensure we don't catch the worst of the Trumpism bug
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says despite its limited scope, the TPPA lays the groundwork to fight some forms of corruption
2nd Aug 16, 9:47am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says despite its limited scope, the TPPA lays the groundwork to fight some forms of corruption
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy points out the TPPA hurdles the WTO on e-commerce, imposing a permanent ban on e-commerce tariffs between signatories
27th Jul 16, 7:57am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy points out the TPPA hurdles the WTO on e-commerce, imposing a permanent ban on e-commerce tariffs between signatories
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says a service sector providing high value-added products can provide a buffer for NZ against the whims of the volatile commodity markets
25th Jul 16, 10:43am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says a service sector providing high value-added products can provide a buffer for NZ against the whims of the volatile commodity markets