India
PF Olsen reports log markets to face significant challenges as international market conditions weaken, while the local construction sector remains subdued despite recent interest rate cuts
30th Apr 25, 10:42am
PF Olsen reports log markets to face significant challenges as international market conditions weaken, while the local construction sector remains subdued despite recent interest rate cuts
Ian Bremmer explains why US trade policy is tantamount to an unprecedented 'own goal'
12th Apr 25, 1:05pm
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Ian Bremmer explains why US trade policy is tantamount to an unprecedented 'own goal'
Immediate outlook for log exports is not great and prices are likely to soften on weak China demand, a very competitive Indian market, & higher shipping costs. Domestic demand will be no saviour
31st Mar 25, 10:00am
Immediate outlook for log exports is not great and prices are likely to soften on weak China demand, a very competitive Indian market, & higher shipping costs. Domestic demand will be no saviour
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
21st Mar 25, 6:35am
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New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
20th Mar 25, 8:00am
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Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
19th Mar 25, 6:31am
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India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
17th Mar 25, 6:29am
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India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
15th Mar 25, 8:34am
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Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
Log markets are in transition with China and India unsure of their prospects. Domestic demand recovery expected but hasn't happened yet. Prices holding because the NZD has fallen
1st Mar 25, 10:37am
Log markets are in transition with China and India unsure of their prospects. Domestic demand recovery expected but hasn't happened yet. Prices holding because the NZD has fallen
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
Despite low domestic demand, log availability might be limited because low prices barely justify harvesting. China & India in wait-and-see mode on tariff uncertainties which flow back here too
23rd Dec 24, 8:31am
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Despite low domestic demand, log availability might be limited because low prices barely justify harvesting. China & India in wait-and-see mode on tariff uncertainties which flow back here too
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
29th Nov 24, 10:45am
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
Demand from local sawmills is low so more logs are being exported. Demand from China is firm but fragile, from India it is soft. As summer approaches more log supply is expected
28th Oct 24, 10:11am
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Demand from local sawmills is low so more logs are being exported. Demand from China is firm but fragile, from India it is soft. As summer approaches more log supply is expected