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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
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
Paul Spoonley calls for the Govt to reduce migration 'a bit' to strike a better balance between incentivising migrants & unemployed locals to help grow regional NZ
9th Sep 16, 3:09pm
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Paul Spoonley calls for the Govt to reduce migration 'a bit' to strike a better balance between incentivising migrants & unemployed locals to help grow regional NZ
Matt Nolan on the Top 10 misleading economic facts
Bernard Hickey says New Zealand may be increasing the size of its economy by adding people and resources, but is not improving the productivity that will make everyone truly richer in the long run
3rd Apr 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey says New Zealand may be increasing the size of its economy by adding people and resources, but is not improving the productivity that will make everyone truly richer in the long run
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy thinks that a universal basic income could appeal to conservatives and liberals alike
29th Mar 16, 9:28am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy thinks that a universal basic income could appeal to conservatives and liberals alike
Roger J Kerr says calls for the RBNZ to immediately cut the OCR further based on the very low actual inflation rate for 2015 will have to be rebutted
25th Jan 16, 1:09pm
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Roger J Kerr says calls for the RBNZ to immediately cut the OCR further based on the very low actual inflation rate for 2015 will have to be rebutted
Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ holding the Official Cash Rate at 2.5% this year and says global oil prices will recover eventually, while inflation - possibly stronger than the RBNZ forecasts - will emerge in NZ
18th Jan 16, 11:20am
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Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ holding the Official Cash Rate at 2.5% this year and says global oil prices will recover eventually, while inflation - possibly stronger than the RBNZ forecasts - will emerge in NZ
Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
22nd Dec 15, 9:34am
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Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
Roger J Kerr sees risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
14th Dec 15, 1:06pm
Roger J Kerr sees risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
As the RBNZ deliberates over the Official Cash Rate, Roger J Kerr asks: Who actually needs lower interest rates?
7th Dec 15, 9:31am
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As the RBNZ deliberates over the Official Cash Rate, Roger J Kerr asks: Who actually needs lower interest rates?
Roger J Kerr says credit spreads are now a much more material component of the all-up interest rate paid by borrowers
30th Nov 15, 10:07am
Roger J Kerr says credit spreads are now a much more material component of the all-up interest rate paid by borrowers
Roger J Kerr says that in most major industries that make up the NZ economy it is a story of expansion, confidence and hiring more staff
23rd Nov 15, 11:35am
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Roger J Kerr says that in most major industries that make up the NZ economy it is a story of expansion, confidence and hiring more staff
Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
17th Nov 15, 5:05am
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Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
4th Nov 15, 11:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
Elizabeth Kerr has a gift for readers this week and also explains The Diderot Effect and what to do about it
27th Oct 15, 10:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr has a gift for readers this week and also explains The Diderot Effect and what to do about it
Elizabeth Kerr says 'average' is a moving baseline and if you aim for that you'll end up in the poor house
19th Oct 15, 10:12am
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Elizabeth Kerr says 'average' is a moving baseline and if you aim for that you'll end up in the poor house
Elizabeth Kerr says having a sense of entitlement in the workforce is toxic and will rob you of the energy to achieve your financial goals
28th Sep 15, 10:04am
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Elizabeth Kerr says having a sense of entitlement in the workforce is toxic and will rob you of the energy to achieve your financial goals
Net migration hit 56,800 in the April year; lowest number of migrants to Australia since 1992
21st May 15, 11:08am
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Net migration hit 56,800 in the April year; lowest number of migrants to Australia since 1992
Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in June quarter after fall in participation rate; Jobs growth 0.4% in quarter; Wage growth just 0.2%
6th Aug 14, 10:55am
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Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in June quarter after fall in participation rate; Jobs growth 0.4% in quarter; Wage growth just 0.2%
Labour's David Cunliffe proposes 'Best Start' package of NZ$60/week per child for first three years; extends early education, paid parental leave
27th Jan 14, 1:15pm
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Labour's David Cunliffe proposes 'Best Start' package of NZ$60/week per child for first three years; extends early education, paid parental leave
NZ First proposes state-guaranteed KiwiFund option for KiwiSaver to lower fees; Green Party supports idea; Labour open to it
21st Oct 13, 10:43am
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NZ First proposes state-guaranteed KiwiFund option for KiwiSaver to lower fees; Green Party supports idea; Labour open to it
Bond plots applied to today's economy plus five favourites from the archives including why nice girls finish last; income protection; and Janine Starks on men, money, houses.
20th Nov 12, 8:57am
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Bond plots applied to today's economy plus five favourites from the archives including why nice girls finish last; income protection; and Janine Starks on men, money, houses.
KiwiSaver credited with raising awareness about retirement readiness, but half believe their standard of living will slip after 65 and are bracing to work longer.
21st May 12, 9:20am
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KiwiSaver credited with raising awareness about retirement readiness, but half believe their standard of living will slip after 65 and are bracing to work longer.
Asset hiding husbands; Look who's bringing home the bacon now; One supermarket chain's secret sauce; Fee loads and ETFs; Six most traded currencies
27th Mar 12, 10:38am
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Asset hiding husbands; Look who's bringing home the bacon now; One supermarket chain's secret sauce; Fee loads and ETFs; Six most traded currencies