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Covid inquiry credits early response for saving lives but questions parts of $60b pandemic spending
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Covid inquiry credits early response for saving lives but questions parts of $60b pandemic spending
David Hargreaves outlines the things he's watching out for in the coming year - but struggles to see beyond the potential large impact of the election campaign
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David Hargreaves outlines the things he's watching out for in the coming year - but struggles to see beyond the potential large impact of the election campaign
It was the year OCR cuts were supposed to kickstart the economy. In the event we probably needed to borrow a big battery and jumper leads. David Hargreaves reviews a suboptimal year
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It was the year OCR cuts were supposed to kickstart the economy. In the event we probably needed to borrow a big battery and jumper leads. David Hargreaves reviews a suboptimal year
The 49-year-old Swedish central banker has promised radical transparency and to stay ‘laser-focused’ on inflation
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The 49-year-old Swedish central banker has promised radical transparency and to stay ‘laser-focused’ on inflation
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows that despite a slight lift, confidence remains at the low levels seen in the aftermath of the first Covid lockdown in 2020
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows that despite a slight lift, confidence remains at the low levels seen in the aftermath of the first Covid lockdown in 2020
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows lowest levels of confidence since the immediate aftermath of the first Covid lockdown in 2020
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows lowest levels of confidence since the immediate aftermath of the first Covid lockdown in 2020
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows rise, but confidence remains close to its lowest levels since the 2020 Covid lockdown
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows rise, but confidence remains close to its lowest levels since the 2020 Covid lockdown
hMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus – and why it’s not cause for alarm
by Guest
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hMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus – and why it’s not cause for alarm
David Hargreaves examines the prospects for a New Year that appears to offer a lot - but in both potentially good and bad ways
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David Hargreaves examines the prospects for a New Year that appears to offer a lot - but in both potentially good and bad ways
David Hargreaves sums up a year notable for getting inflation under control - but at great cost to the economy
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David Hargreaves sums up a year notable for getting inflation under control - but at great cost to the economy
The IMF notes that the recent inflation surge followed a unique disruption to the global economy, but it still offers important lessons for central banks
by Guest
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The IMF notes that the recent inflation surge followed a unique disruption to the global economy, but it still offers important lessons for central banks
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows lowest level of confidence since we were emerging from the lockdown in 2020
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows lowest level of confidence since we were emerging from the lockdown in 2020
David Hargreaves says it looks too late to 'save' this year, but if we can beat inflation, then the RBNZ will call off the dogs and the prospects for next year will be for a gradual recovery. If we can beat inflation...
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David Hargreaves says it looks too late to 'save' this year, but if we can beat inflation, then the RBNZ will call off the dogs and the prospects for next year will be for a gradual recovery. If we can beat inflation...
ASB economists expect 'a considerably more modest inflation impact in NZ' than during the pandemic spike in shipping costs, but say the latest rise 'will further crimp NZ and global household demand'
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ASB economists expect 'a considerably more modest inflation impact in NZ' than during the pandemic spike in shipping costs, but say the latest rise 'will further crimp NZ and global household demand'
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows a marked fall in the latest three months
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows a marked fall in the latest three months