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Stephen Roach et al. call on China's leaders to leverage their partnership with Russia to stand up for peace in Ukraine
20th Mar 22, 9:23am
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Stephen Roach et al. call on China's leaders to leverage their partnership with Russia to stand up for peace in Ukraine
David Mahon details the challenges and dilemmas China faces as Russia wages war in Ukraine
19th Mar 22, 1:26pm
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David Mahon details the challenges and dilemmas China faces as Russia wages war in Ukraine
Shang-Jin Wei assesses the potential wider consequences of extending the Western-led economic blockade of Russia
18th Mar 22, 12:02pm
by Guest
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Shang-Jin Wei assesses the potential wider consequences of extending the Western-led economic blockade of Russia
Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter
16th Mar 22, 11:16am
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Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter
BNZ economists say they are raising their inflation forecasts on an almost daily basis while ASB economists are seeing a 'Costpocalypse'
14th Mar 22, 2:48pm
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BNZ economists say they are raising their inflation forecasts on an almost daily basis while ASB economists are seeing a 'Costpocalypse'
John Mauldin says with energy spikes preceding almost every recession in the past 80 years, another one is coming now and it will be global
14th Mar 22, 12:05pm
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John Mauldin says with energy spikes preceding almost every recession in the past 80 years, another one is coming now and it will be global
Economist Brian Easton asks: What do economic events since the Russian invasion of Ukraine tell us about globalisation?
14th Mar 22, 8:10am
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Economist Brian Easton asks: What do economic events since the Russian invasion of Ukraine tell us about globalisation?
Russia’s invasion & the aggressive economic sanctions in a deeply globalised world will lead to massive global economic disruption & structural change
13th Mar 22, 6:00am
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Russia’s invasion & the aggressive economic sanctions in a deeply globalised world will lead to massive global economic disruption & structural change
Ross Stitt assesses Australia's strong rhetoric on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, noting that sanctions reinforce Australia's 'lucky' position with commodities at a time like this
10th Mar 22, 11:51am
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Ross Stitt assesses Australia's strong rhetoric on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, noting that sanctions reinforce Australia's 'lucky' position with commodities at a time like this
David Hargreaves assesses the economic landscape as the Reserve Bank gets inexorably drawn into a 'squeeze it to death' struggle with inflation
10th Mar 22, 9:17am
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David Hargreaves assesses the economic landscape as the Reserve Bank gets inexorably drawn into a 'squeeze it to death' struggle with inflation
Economist Matt Nolan thinks the actions taken by the RBNZ so far have been generally appropriate, but concedes his 'personal comfort' doesn't match what people are saying to him
9th Mar 22, 9:46am
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Economist Matt Nolan thinks the actions taken by the RBNZ so far have been generally appropriate, but concedes his 'personal comfort' doesn't match what people are saying to him
Yasheng Huang explains why the China's lower-key, less moralistic approach to Russia may prove essential
8th Mar 22, 9:38am
by Guest
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Yasheng Huang explains why the China's lower-key, less moralistic approach to Russia may prove essential
Government to pass law enabling NZ to impose sanctions on people, services, companies and assets related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
7th Mar 22, 4:07pm
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Government to pass law enabling NZ to impose sanctions on people, services, companies and assets related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
ASB economists now see NZ inflation driving up over 7% in the first half of this year, mainly on the back of surging oil prices
7th Mar 22, 3:45pm
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ASB economists now see NZ inflation driving up over 7% in the first half of this year, mainly on the back of surging oil prices
Chris Trotter says in a week when smoke billowed over Kyiv and Wellington, what did National’s Christopher Luxon offer? Tax cuts
7th Mar 22, 8:26am
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Chris Trotter says in a week when smoke billowed over Kyiv and Wellington, what did National’s Christopher Luxon offer? Tax cuts
Orville Schell thinks the Russian and Chinese leaders will remain committed to a Leninist narrative of victimisation
6th Mar 22, 10:51am
by Guest
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Orville Schell thinks the Russian and Chinese leaders will remain committed to a Leninist narrative of victimisation
David Skilling chronicles a week of remarkable events that signal far-reaching global economic and political changes ahead
6th Mar 22, 10:30am
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David Skilling chronicles a week of remarkable events that signal far-reaching global economic and political changes ahead
Super Fund & ACC dump some Russian investments, as MSCI removes Russian shares from its widely-tracked emerging markets index
3rd Mar 22, 1:39pm
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Super Fund & ACC dump some Russian investments, as MSCI removes Russian shares from its widely-tracked emerging markets index
Gareth Vaughan on World War III; why a SWIFT ban matters; Goldman Sachs, Feng shui & lies; a Tongan bitcoin dream; and how to make a proper tinfoil hat
3rd Mar 22, 9:57am
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Gareth Vaughan on World War III; why a SWIFT ban matters; Goldman Sachs, Feng shui & lies; a Tongan bitcoin dream; and how to make a proper tinfoil hat
Guy Trafford summarises some likely implications for New Zealand farmers that flow out of the sudden policy shifts relating to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
2nd Mar 22, 2:24pm
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Guy Trafford summarises some likely implications for New Zealand farmers that flow out of the sudden policy shifts relating to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Cabinet to consider Russian sanctions bill on Monday; NZ supports IEA's emergency release of oil reserves to curb soaring prices
2nd Mar 22, 1:38pm
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Cabinet to consider Russian sanctions bill on Monday; NZ supports IEA's emergency release of oil reserves to curb soaring prices
Kiwisaver research charity calls for fund managers to divest from Russian companies, meanwhile West Auckland licensing Trust 'divests' from Russian vodka
1st Mar 22, 3:37pm
by Toby Allen
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Kiwisaver research charity calls for fund managers to divest from Russian companies, meanwhile West Auckland licensing Trust 'divests' from Russian vodka
David Hargreaves assesses the return of the old enemy - inflation expectations
1st Mar 22, 12:41pm
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David Hargreaves assesses the return of the old enemy - inflation expectations
Hawkesby: Reserve Bank to reassess monetary policy in light of rising oil prices lifting inflation more than expected; Central bank ready to respond if Ukraine war causes financial markets to seize up
28th Feb 22, 7:23pm
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Hawkesby: Reserve Bank to reassess monetary policy in light of rising oil prices lifting inflation more than expected; Central bank ready to respond if Ukraine war causes financial markets to seize up
Chris Trotter says Putin’s invasion has conjured up the nightmare he spent 20 years attempting to forestall and given all the nations of Western and Eastern Europe a terrifying reminder of the wisdom of banding together against the Russian Bear
28th Feb 22, 7:57am
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Chris Trotter says Putin’s invasion has conjured up the nightmare he spent 20 years attempting to forestall and given all the nations of Western and Eastern Europe a terrifying reminder of the wisdom of banding together against the Russian Bear