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Log prices were stable in February. China's reopening after Lunar New Year holiday has been slower than usual. India undergoing transitional changes. Eyes on rising freight rates
1st Mar 24, 12:03pm
Log prices were stable in February. China's reopening after Lunar New Year holiday has been slower than usual. India undergoing transitional changes. Eyes on rising freight rates
Log demand is broadly stable in January with local demand holding, demand from China uncertain but certainly not falling, and demand from India showing some upside
31st Jan 24, 11:08am
Log demand is broadly stable in January with local demand holding, demand from China uncertain but certainly not falling, and demand from India showing some upside
Guy Trafford isn't convinced the drive to get a free trade deal with India that includes access for our dairy exports is going to deliver any results. The fundamentals of the Indian dairy sector are stacked against us
26th Jan 24, 9:31am
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Guy Trafford isn't convinced the drive to get a free trade deal with India that includes access for our dairy exports is going to deliver any results. The fundamentals of the Indian dairy sector are stacked against us
Extreme cold in China has slowed construction and log offtake. Extreme wet in India has slowed their demand too. Local demand in holiday mode. But despite all that, log prices rose in December
22nd Dec 23, 9:06am
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Extreme cold in China has slowed construction and log offtake. Extreme wet in India has slowed their demand too. Local demand in holiday mode. But despite all that, log prices rose in December
Mark Tanner says China's mature ecommerce sector is still a key option for foreign brands selling into less-familiar markets
14th Dec 23, 10:39am
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Mark Tanner says China's mature ecommerce sector is still a key option for foreign brands selling into less-familiar markets
Sheryl Sutherland says investors need to consider India in a properly diversified portfolio. She outlines the inevitable risks, and also notes some opportunities
5th Dec 23, 9:13am
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Sheryl Sutherland says investors need to consider India in a properly diversified portfolio. She outlines the inevitable risks, and also notes some opportunities
Steady log demand in China where stocks are very low has boosted export log prices. There has also been a post-election boost in domestic demand for sawn timber
1st Dec 23, 2:17pm
Steady log demand in China where stocks are very low has boosted export log prices. There has also been a post-election boost in domestic demand for sawn timber
Sense Partners' John Ballingall says the new government should focus on making the most of our existing trade deals, rather than chasing new ones
28th Nov 23, 4:14pm
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Sense Partners' John Ballingall says the new government should focus on making the most of our existing trade deals, rather than chasing new ones
Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
8th Nov 23, 4:49pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
China log inventories low but demand not rising. Local log supply tight as some forest owners stop harvesting. Local demand rises post-election. Europe demand for sawn timber stalls
2nd Nov 23, 11:40am
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China log inventories low but demand not rising. Local log supply tight as some forest owners stop harvesting. Local demand rises post-election. Europe demand for sawn timber stalls
Local demand for logs holding but supply tightening. Despite that prices are softer. China demand for logs almost at normal level but confidence in residential construction not high. Overall log prices stable but with softer expectations
28th Sep 23, 10:24am
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Local demand for logs holding but supply tightening. Despite that prices are softer. China demand for logs almost at normal level but confidence in residential construction not high. Overall log prices stable but with softer expectations
Ashoka Mody accuses the Indian government of using faulty accounting to cover up growing macroeconomic problems
8th Sep 23, 10:52am
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Ashoka Mody accuses the Indian government of using faulty accounting to cover up growing macroeconomic problems
Chris Hipkins would travel to India during the first 100 days of a new term in government to begin work on a possible trade deal
6th Sep 23, 11:30am
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Chris Hipkins would travel to India during the first 100 days of a new term in government to begin work on a possible trade deal
Higher prices from China have improved log returns although shipping costs absorbed some of this. India demand weak. Global pulp inventory levels are at record highs with very low demand
1st Sep 23, 10:39am
Higher prices from China have improved log returns although shipping costs absorbed some of this. India demand weak. Global pulp inventory levels are at record highs with very low demand
Business leaders going to India to promote ties and hoping to foster the environment in which a Free Trade Agreement might one day be signed
22nd Aug 23, 6:07pm
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Business leaders going to India to promote ties and hoping to foster the environment in which a Free Trade Agreement might one day be signed
With a declining local market, and uncertainties in both China and India, the log market is struggling to get out of its recent price retreat. Lower harvest volumes during winter are helping avoid oversupply
1st Aug 23, 10:24am
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With a declining local market, and uncertainties in both China and India, the log market is struggling to get out of its recent price retreat. Lower harvest volumes during winter are helping avoid oversupply
How and why the so-called BRICS countries may develop a currency system independent of the US & what it might mean for NZ
29th Jul 23, 10:13am
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How and why the so-called BRICS countries may develop a currency system independent of the US & what it might mean for NZ
Ashoka Mody explains why the hype around India's neoliberal policies and growth prospects is misguided
29th Jul 23, 9:47am
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Ashoka Mody explains why the hype around India's neoliberal policies and growth prospects is misguided
Log harvest volumes are being cut back sharply as both export and domestic demand soften. Prices are falling. Even with cyclone-related closure of some local mills, sawn timber inventories are rising and more cutbacks are coming
1st Jul 23, 10:12am
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Log harvest volumes are being cut back sharply as both export and domestic demand soften. Prices are falling. Even with cyclone-related closure of some local mills, sawn timber inventories are rising and more cutbacks are coming
Export log prices fall as demand in China is not rising as originally expected. Demand in India is uncertain. Domestic demand remains weak as well
26th May 23, 2:45pm
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Export log prices fall as demand in China is not rising as originally expected. Demand in India is uncertain. Domestic demand remains weak as well
Yi Fuxian explains why the United Nations failed to predict the biggest demographic shifts of the past decade
23rd May 23, 9:29am
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Yi Fuxian explains why the United Nations failed to predict the biggest demographic shifts of the past decade
The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down
15th May 23, 10:48am
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The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down
Export log prices fall after expected China construction demand didn't rise as anticipated. Indian demand low. Local markets operating well below capacity
1st May 23, 10:06am
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Export log prices fall after expected China construction demand didn't rise as anticipated. Indian demand low. Local markets operating well below capacity
Mohammed Soliman traces the broad Indo-Pacific region’s growing integration to the vision of Abe Shinzō, the late Japanese prime minister
10th Apr 23, 11:35am
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Mohammed Soliman traces the broad Indo-Pacific region’s growing integration to the vision of Abe Shinzō, the late Japanese prime minister
Ashoka Mody dismantles the hype around a rosy Indian economic narrative that is actually becoming bleaker by the day
30th Mar 23, 11:40am
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Ashoka Mody dismantles the hype around a rosy Indian economic narrative that is actually becoming bleaker by the day