Coronavirus
Tom Coupe on coronavirus. The quest for accurate statistics, misjudging risk, panic buying and the economic impact of pandemics
6th Mar 20, 10:00am
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Tom Coupe on coronavirus. The quest for accurate statistics, misjudging risk, panic buying and the economic impact of pandemics
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics looks at a potential worst case economic scenario caused by the coronavirus outbreak
5th Mar 20, 11:58am
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics looks at a potential worst case economic scenario caused by the coronavirus outbreak
RBNZ 'prepared to ensure well-functioning financial system including access to credit, cash & liquidity in the banking system.' BNZ's Toplis says Fed cut 'unjustified', RBNZ could be 'voice of reason in panic-driven world'
4th Mar 20, 11:55am
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RBNZ 'prepared to ensure well-functioning financial system including access to credit, cash & liquidity in the banking system.' BNZ's Toplis says Fed cut 'unjustified', RBNZ could be 'voice of reason in panic-driven world'
Aussie parents of NZ's big four banks facing hits to everything from net interest margins to loan impairments as a result of economic downturn stemming from coronavirus
4th Mar 20, 9:29am
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Aussie parents of NZ's big four banks facing hits to everything from net interest margins to loan impairments as a result of economic downturn stemming from coronavirus
Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects coronavirus to hit NZ harder than previously thought, but still prefers 'sector-specific, region-specific' government interventions to tax cuts and helicopter money
3rd Mar 20, 10:01pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects coronavirus to hit NZ harder than previously thought, but still prefers 'sector-specific, region-specific' government interventions to tax cuts and helicopter money
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts cash rate to just 0.50% to 'support the economy as it responds to the global coronavirus outbreak'
3rd Mar 20, 4:43pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia cuts cash rate to just 0.50% to 'support the economy as it responds to the global coronavirus outbreak'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson urges banks to keep lending to even their more 'challenging' dairy farming customers, noting banks are best-placed to support businesses' cash flow
3rd Mar 20, 2:36pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson urges banks to keep lending to even their more 'challenging' dairy farming customers, noting banks are best-placed to support businesses' cash flow
John Mauldin argues monetary policy tools are not designed for a coronavirus type situation but government fiscal stimulus may help us 'muddle through' the crisis
3rd Mar 20, 10:21am
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John Mauldin argues monetary policy tools are not designed for a coronavirus type situation but government fiscal stimulus may help us 'muddle through' the crisis
Keith Woodford says the implications of coronavirus COVID-19 have become much starker for New Zealand as the virus goes global
2nd Mar 20, 11:54am
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Keith Woodford says the implications of coronavirus COVID-19 have become much starker for New Zealand as the virus goes global
ANZ economists see the RBNZ swooping in to stimulate the economy by cutting interest rates this month and then again in May, as the risk of a recession looms; Other bank economists call for calm and more targeted govt spending
2nd Mar 20, 10:32am
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ANZ economists see the RBNZ swooping in to stimulate the economy by cutting interest rates this month and then again in May, as the risk of a recession looms; Other bank economists call for calm and more targeted govt spending
Chris Trotter looks at the political machinations of the coronavirus crisis during an election year noting National's window to attack is narrow but Health Minister David Clark must step up
2nd Mar 20, 8:00am
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Chris Trotter looks at the political machinations of the coronavirus crisis during an election year noting National's window to attack is narrow but Health Minister David Clark must step up
Roger J Kerr doubts monetary policy easing will have much impact on a biologic and supply-side shock but may still happen as part of a general over-reaction by financial and investment markets
2nd Mar 20, 7:30am
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Roger J Kerr doubts monetary policy easing will have much impact on a biologic and supply-side shock but may still happen as part of a general over-reaction by financial and investment markets
Our currency takes a hit on rumours that Covid-19 has arrived. Wholesale swap rates sink as well
28th Feb 20, 5:33pm
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Our currency takes a hit on rumours that Covid-19 has arrived. Wholesale swap rates sink as well
Government won't cave to pressure to make coronavirus travel ban exemptions for students, saying self-isolation is still too risky; Extends travel ban to Iran and ups health checks at airports
28th Feb 20, 3:57pm
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Government won't cave to pressure to make coronavirus travel ban exemptions for students, saying self-isolation is still too risky; Extends travel ban to Iran and ups health checks at airports
Sharon Zollner, chief economist at NZ's biggest bank, says as the economic impact of coronavirus rises so to do the odds of RBNZ OCR cuts
28th Feb 20, 1:05pm
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Sharon Zollner, chief economist at NZ's biggest bank, says as the economic impact of coronavirus rises so to do the odds of RBNZ OCR cuts
Sharesies' Leighton Roberts and interest.co.nz's Jenée Tibshraeny discuss investment strategies, how global markets are placed to absorb shocks now versus previous periods of uncertainty, helicopter money and more
28th Feb 20, 11:58am
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Sharesies' Leighton Roberts and interest.co.nz's Jenée Tibshraeny discuss investment strategies, how global markets are placed to absorb shocks now versus previous periods of uncertainty, helicopter money and more
Coronavirus hits business confidence; Agricultural sector's confidence dives while construction sector's lifts
27th Feb 20, 2:09pm
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Coronavirus hits business confidence; Agricultural sector's confidence dives while construction sector's lifts
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of coronavirus
27th Feb 20, 12:50pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of coronavirus
John Mauldin argues America already has 'socialism' today, wth the risks of capitalism socialised to the benefit of a few while a larger portion of the population struggles
26th Feb 20, 11:14am
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John Mauldin argues America already has 'socialism' today, wth the risks of capitalism socialised to the benefit of a few while a larger portion of the population struggles
Air New Zealand slashes profit forecast for the financial year to June; services to Seoul suspended till June; total flight capacity to Asia cut by 17% through to June
24th Feb 20, 10:10am
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Air New Zealand slashes profit forecast for the financial year to June; services to Seoul suspended till June; total flight capacity to Asia cut by 17% through to June
Roger J Kerr says despite the current turbulence in global markets, New Zealand's relative economic position is not diminished
24th Feb 20, 8:54am
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Roger J Kerr says despite the current turbulence in global markets, New Zealand's relative economic position is not diminished
Massey University's GDP Live team with the ageing, shrinking, Japanese population, the bug with the billion dollar bite, flexible workspaces, coronavirus price gouging, the re-rise of Aussie houses and is the world now ready for plant-based meat?
21st Feb 20, 10:00am
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Massey University's GDP Live team with the ageing, shrinking, Japanese population, the bug with the billion dollar bite, flexible workspaces, coronavirus price gouging, the re-rise of Aussie houses and is the world now ready for plant-based meat?
NZ Super Fund posts 21.13% return for 2019, eyes a range of potential investments in New Zealand and overseas, especially in infrastructure and real estate
20th Feb 20, 1:57pm
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NZ Super Fund posts 21.13% return for 2019, eyes a range of potential investments in New Zealand and overseas, especially in infrastructure and real estate
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes to lift Chinese travel restrictions 'as soon as possible' and says there's sound footing to restore, normalise and advance NZ-China relations
20th Feb 20, 11:11am
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes to lift Chinese travel restrictions 'as soon as possible' and says there's sound footing to restore, normalise and advance NZ-China relations
Capital Economics chief economist says the virus crisis could add to 'a growing pushback' against large and complex supply chains
18th Feb 20, 8:31am
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Capital Economics chief economist says the virus crisis could add to 'a growing pushback' against large and complex supply chains