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Liz Kendall and Miles Workman look at the Top 10 things keeping ANZ economists up at night, which include expensive houses, underwhelming productivity, the cost of an ageing population, anxious businesses and more
20th Jul 18, 10:00am
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Liz Kendall and Miles Workman look at the Top 10 things keeping ANZ economists up at night, which include expensive houses, underwhelming productivity, the cost of an ageing population, anxious businesses and more
Guy Trafford sees MFAT's goals for a NZ-EU FTA coming with some tough consequences for local artisan producers and little chance of the EU giving up its subsidy advantages
17th Jul 18, 9:13am
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Guy Trafford sees MFAT's goals for a NZ-EU FTA coming with some tough consequences for local artisan producers and little chance of the EU giving up its subsidy advantages
Roger J Kerr says a continuation down the isolationist trade path that the US are now travelling will prove to be the tragedy for the US economy and the legacy of the Trump regime
16th Jul 18, 8:32am
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Roger J Kerr says a continuation down the isolationist trade path that the US are now travelling will prove to be the tragedy for the US economy and the legacy of the Trump regime
Michael Pettis explains how tariffs work and their impacts. He shows what matters are the conditions under which such policies are made. The US cannot engage in beggar-thy-neighbour policies because it cannot run a trade surplus
14th Jul 18, 10:02am
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Michael Pettis explains how tariffs work and their impacts. He shows what matters are the conditions under which such policies are made. The US cannot engage in beggar-thy-neighbour policies because it cannot run a trade surplus
Roger J Kerr says a return of the NZD/USD exchange rate to 0.7000 over coming weeks should be expected as speculative trading positions are all unwound in a one-way Kiwi dollar market
9th Jul 18, 8:46am
Roger J Kerr says a return of the NZD/USD exchange rate to 0.7000 over coming weeks should be expected as speculative trading positions are all unwound in a one-way Kiwi dollar market
Guy Trafford finds polarised views flowing from what some urban consumers say (loudly), and how they live their lives with the market signals they send to producers
4th Jul 18, 5:05pm
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Guy Trafford finds polarised views flowing from what some urban consumers say (loudly), and how they live their lives with the market signals they send to producers
Koichi Hamada defends economic openness, while calling for concerted action to address what is fueling opposition to it
3rd Jul 18, 10:16am
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Koichi Hamada defends economic openness, while calling for concerted action to address what is fueling opposition to it
Siah Hwee Ang says China has many cards up its sleeve with which to counter US trade moves
3rd Jul 18, 7:45am
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Siah Hwee Ang says China has many cards up its sleeve with which to counter US trade moves
Roger J Kerr says new RBNZ Governor, Adrian Orr may be at risk of playing the 'dovish' outlook-on-inflation-card a little too much, too soon in the current environment
2nd Jul 18, 8:24am
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Roger J Kerr says new RBNZ Governor, Adrian Orr may be at risk of playing the 'dovish' outlook-on-inflation-card a little too much, too soon in the current environment
Bernstein's Michael Parker argues the war for talent is a bigger deal for the US and China than a trade war, as both countries strive to develop the most innovative technology
25th Jun 18, 2:21pm
Bernstein's Michael Parker argues the war for talent is a bigger deal for the US and China than a trade war, as both countries strive to develop the most innovative technology
EU and NZ officials officially kick off negotiations for an FTA that is expected to boost goods trading by 50%
21st Jun 18, 2:10pm
by Jason Walls
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EU and NZ officials officially kick off negotiations for an FTA that is expected to boost goods trading by 50%
Guy Trafford traces the implications for agricultural trade flows from the game of poker the US is playing with China. All sides are vulnerable, even those not directly involved
21st Jun 18, 7:45am
Guy Trafford traces the implications for agricultural trade flows from the game of poker the US is playing with China. All sides are vulnerable, even those not directly involved
Siah Hwee Ang with the latest happenings across the Asia-Pacific, including China and imports, e-commerce in India, Malaysia back in the mix, Australia goes at China, meaty matters, the Trump-Kim summit and more
15th Jun 18, 10:00am
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Siah Hwee Ang with the latest happenings across the Asia-Pacific, including China and imports, e-commerce in India, Malaysia back in the mix, Australia goes at China, meaty matters, the Trump-Kim summit and more
David Cay Johnston argues President Trump may have promised to put America & American workers first but his actions show he's pursuing a strategy of Make China Great Again
15th Jun 18, 9:31am
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David Cay Johnston argues President Trump may have promised to put America & American workers first but his actions show he's pursuing a strategy of Make China Great Again
The current trade spat is about more than economics. Minxin Pei says while China might avoid a trade war in the short term, the longer term will bring escalating tension, possibly even a full-blown cold war
7th Jun 18, 4:59pm
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The current trade spat is about more than economics. Minxin Pei says while China might avoid a trade war in the short term, the longer term will bring escalating tension, possibly even a full-blown cold war
China is handling US trade pressure better than Japan did in the 1980s. China’s response - increasing imports and accelerating domestic structural reforms - will support high-quality long-term growth
29th May 18, 10:53am
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China is handling US trade pressure better than Japan did in the 1980s. China’s response - increasing imports and accelerating domestic structural reforms - will support high-quality long-term growth
Long, slow, positive trends don’t make it to the front page or to water-cooler conversations. So we develop peculiar misperceptions, especially the idea that a preponderance of things are going wrong, says Bjørn Lomborg
15th May 18, 10:11am
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Long, slow, positive trends don’t make it to the front page or to water-cooler conversations. So we develop peculiar misperceptions, especially the idea that a preponderance of things are going wrong, says Bjørn Lomborg
By abandoning thoughtful policymaking, the US has failed to articulate anything resembling a credible national strategy. A trade war with China, which is already benefiting them at America's expense, is a case in point
15th May 18, 8:41am
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By abandoning thoughtful policymaking, the US has failed to articulate anything resembling a credible national strategy. A trade war with China, which is already benefiting them at America's expense, is a case in point
Ardern and Parker avoid US-China crossfire while talking trade; Commit to consulting with public on what should and shouldn't be in free trade agreements
14th May 18, 5:02pm
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Ardern and Parker avoid US-China crossfire while talking trade; Commit to consulting with public on what should and shouldn't be in free trade agreements
Interpretation of Orr's first MPS has been unrealisticaly conservative, ignoring the realities of our economy, says James Riley. The most likely direction of the NZD is up
14th May 18, 8:29am
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Interpretation of Orr's first MPS has been unrealisticaly conservative, ignoring the realities of our economy, says James Riley. The most likely direction of the NZD is up
Rural update: MPB exposures expanding, cost rising. And re-establishing trade with Iran just got a whole lot harder
10th May 18, 2:12pm
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Rural update: MPB exposures expanding, cost rising. And re-establishing trade with Iran just got a whole lot harder
P.H. Yu argues that the survival of the existing international order depends on the West's willingness to reform it
9th May 18, 8:34am
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P.H. Yu argues that the survival of the existing international order depends on the West's willingness to reform it
Roger J Kerr analyses the likely range of trading for the Kiwi dollar in coming months and the reasons why
7th May 18, 9:02am
Roger J Kerr analyses the likely range of trading for the Kiwi dollar in coming months and the reasons why
Given free trade, migration & foreign direct investment promise far-reaching potential gains for all parties involved, Koichi Hamada asks will we allow ignorance & political opportunism to prevent us from realising them?
4th May 18, 9:32am
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Given free trade, migration & foreign direct investment promise far-reaching potential gains for all parties involved, Koichi Hamada asks will we allow ignorance & political opportunism to prevent us from realising them?
Stephen Jacobi says engaging with China's BRI is critical to maintaining momentum in the New Zealand China relationship. So understanding what it is, and what is not, is an essential first step
30th Apr 18, 5:55pm
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Stephen Jacobi says engaging with China's BRI is critical to maintaining momentum in the New Zealand China relationship. So understanding what it is, and what is not, is an essential first step