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In a deep dive into the fundamentals, the World Gold Council claims gold has a key role as a strategic long-term investment and as a mainstay allocation in a well-diversified portfolio
31st Mar 24, 10:16am
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In a deep dive into the fundamentals, the World Gold Council claims gold has a key role as a strategic long-term investment and as a mainstay allocation in a well-diversified portfolio
The World Gold Council says the gold price is at record highs from a weaker USD, higher risk and momentum, plus factors such as ‘technicals’ and over-the-counter activity all combining
16th Mar 24, 10:50am
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The World Gold Council says the gold price is at record highs from a weaker USD, higher risk and momentum, plus factors such as ‘technicals’ and over-the-counter activity all combining
ASB economists estimate that average household living costs will have increased by about $115 a week in 2023 - and with a further $70 hike to come next year, but income rises will probably beat that
7th Dec 23, 10:30am
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ASB economists estimate that average household living costs will have increased by about $115 a week in 2023 - and with a further $70 hike to come next year, but income rises will probably beat that
Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine, and what that means for the global food system
20th Jul 23, 12:31pm
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Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine, and what that means for the global food system
Gorana Grgić probes why NATO is expanding its reach into the Asia-Pacific region
11th Jul 23, 10:29am
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Gorana Grgić probes why NATO is expanding its reach into the Asia-Pacific region
Chris Trotter assesses the strange scenario of RNZ's altered stories about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
12th Jun 23, 10:13am
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Chris Trotter assesses the strange scenario of RNZ's altered stories about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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A Radio New Zealand investigation has found 14 of its newswire stories had been inappropriately edited with a pro-Russia flavour by a single staff member
9th Jun 23, 2:27pm
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A Radio New Zealand investigation has found 14 of its newswire stories had been inappropriately edited with a pro-Russia flavour by a single staff member
The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences, Nicholas Khoo says
6th Jun 23, 11:26am
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The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences, Nicholas Khoo says
Defence Minister Andrew Little details pay rises for defence force personnel as greater demands are made on their resources
8th May 23, 4:47pm
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Defence Minister Andrew Little details pay rises for defence force personnel as greater demands are made on their resources
The World Gold Council notes that recessions are typically good for gold. It assesses the yellow metal's likely performance in 2023, for scenarios of falling inflation, recessions, geopolitical flareups, a China recovery, and pressures on commodities
8th Jan 23, 8:00am
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The World Gold Council notes that recessions are typically good for gold. It assesses the yellow metal's likely performance in 2023, for scenarios of falling inflation, recessions, geopolitical flareups, a China recovery, and pressures on commodities
Forecasts for 2022, from inflation to Ukraine, were generally off the mark. So in a world of deep uncertainty, what might surprise in 2023?
17th Dec 22, 10:15am
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Forecasts for 2022, from inflation to Ukraine, were generally off the mark. So in a world of deep uncertainty, what might surprise in 2023?
Harbour Asset Management's Hamish Pepper & Chris Di Leva look at the Top 10 risks and opportunities for 2023
16th Dec 22, 9:27am
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Harbour Asset Management's Hamish Pepper & Chris Di Leva look at the Top 10 risks and opportunities for 2023
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Despite seasonal falls in fruit and vegetable prices, the annual rate of food price inflation increased to 10.7% in November; it's a crisis at the checkout, says National Party
13th Dec 22, 11:08am
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Despite seasonal falls in fruit and vegetable prices, the annual rate of food price inflation increased to 10.7% in November; it's a crisis at the checkout, says National Party
Soaring fruit and vegetable prices are a key contributor to an overall food price inflation figure that's come in much higher than economists expected
13th Oct 22, 11:12am
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Soaring fruit and vegetable prices are a key contributor to an overall food price inflation figure that's come in much higher than economists expected
Many investors feel that gold’s performance should be much stronger considering multi-decade high inflation across the world. Yet, what may not be evident to everyone is that gold has outperformed most major assets so far in 2022
26th Sep 22, 10:35am
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Many investors feel that gold’s performance should be much stronger considering multi-decade high inflation across the world. Yet, what may not be evident to everyone is that gold has outperformed most major assets so far in 2022
ASB economists say even if the Official Cash Rate is cut in 2024, average borrowing costs are unlikely to move lower until 2025
21st Sep 22, 11:37am
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ASB economists say even if the Official Cash Rate is cut in 2024, average borrowing costs are unlikely to move lower until 2025
Gareth Vaughan on 22% inflation & energy rationing threatening Europe, Zoltan Pozsar & trade expectations, Jackson Hole & more
2nd Sep 22, 9:50am
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Gareth Vaughan on 22% inflation & energy rationing threatening Europe, Zoltan Pozsar & trade expectations, Jackson Hole & more
Despite the focus on big powers and mega firms, scale is not everything in the global economy. Smaller, agile firms & countries often have an edge, David Skilling says
30th Jul 22, 9:01am
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Despite the focus on big powers and mega firms, scale is not everything in the global economy. Smaller, agile firms & countries often have an edge, David Skilling says
David Cohen on the top 5 elements affecting the New Zealand supply chain & why it's beyond time to change the way we manage our supply chains
15th Jul 22, 10:30am
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David Cohen on the top 5 elements affecting the New Zealand supply chain & why it's beyond time to change the way we manage our supply chains
Koichi Hamada considers whether US abandonment of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is really the best way to deter a Chinese invasion
10th Jul 22, 10:15am
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Koichi Hamada considers whether US abandonment of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is really the best way to deter a Chinese invasion
Economist Brian Easton says behavioural economics challenges our assumptions about the relevance of rational economic man
4th Jul 22, 9:01am
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Economist Brian Easton says behavioural economics challenges our assumptions about the relevance of rational economic man
It's now 12 months since mortgage interest rates bottomed out. Anybody who fixed for a year and is now looking to refix will not enjoy what comes next - namely increases in monthly payments of close to 50%
30th Jun 22, 8:15am
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It's now 12 months since mortgage interest rates bottomed out. Anybody who fixed for a year and is now looking to refix will not enjoy what comes next - namely increases in monthly payments of close to 50%
Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says if we want lower price inflation, energy prices must fall significantly
28th Jun 22, 9:52am
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Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says if we want lower price inflation, energy prices must fall significantly
Economist Brian Easton crunches the recent March quarter GDP data
Economist Brian Easton says the outlook does not look that promising