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Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience
Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience
AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises
Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises
Bank returns are shrinking and that presents each bank, and their shareholders, with some tough choices ahead. But the fierceness of those choices will vary between specific banks
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Bank returns are shrinking and that presents each bank, and their shareholders, with some tough choices ahead. But the fierceness of those choices will vary between specific banks
Oil prices push higher following further weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran; global rates push higher. Yen surges further after key technical break
Oil prices push higher following further weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran; global rates push higher. Yen surges further after key technical break
China reserves rise; Japan leading index rises; Singapore retail soft; Yen surges; EU growth picks up; German bund yields rise; copper hits record high; UST 10yr at 4.80%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62
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China reserves rise; Japan leading index rises; Singapore retail soft; Yen surges; EU growth picks up; German bund yields rise; copper hits record high; UST 10yr at 4.80%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some catchup rate changes, QV joins the glum club, meth guidance, Todd scores 'co-investment', swaps stable, NZX dips, NZD stable, and more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; some catchup rate changes, QV joins the glum club, meth guidance, Todd scores 'co-investment', swaps stable, NZX dips, NZD stable, and more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.4% as Vulcan Steel, Gentrack, Oceania, and The NZX decline; a2 Milk, Serko, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu leads the gainers
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 falls -0.4% as Vulcan Steel, Gentrack, Oceania, and The NZX decline; a2 Milk, Serko, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu leads the gainers
Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
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Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
Jonathan Ostry shares new research showing that unpredictability reduces foreign direct investment more than three times as much as tariffs do
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Jonathan Ostry shares new research showing that unpredictability reduces foreign direct investment more than three times as much as tariffs do
Brian Easton opines on government spending, amalgamating local authorities, trade wars between the United States and Canada and more
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Brian Easton opines on government spending, amalgamating local authorities, trade wars between the United States and Canada and more
Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since July 2024, Coalition able to form government as Opportunity fails to meet 5% Parliamentary threshold
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Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since July 2024, Coalition able to form government as Opportunity fails to meet 5% Parliamentary threshold
QV House Price Index shows values declining in most parts of the country with Gisborne values sliding the most
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QV House Price Index shows values declining in most parts of the country with Gisborne values sliding the most
Proposed Australian laws would let people opt out of social media algorithms. Tama Leaver explains
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Proposed Australian laws would let people opt out of social media algorithms. Tama Leaver explains
Those planning to rort MMP should bear in mind that two can play at that game
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Those planning to rort MMP should bear in mind that two can play at that game
Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
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Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
US payrolls surprised strongly, lifting US Treasury yields and nudging up pricing for a September Fed hike. Equities softened while the US dollar’s initial gains faded. Record US diesel prices highlight their ongoing energy-market pressures
US payrolls surprised strongly, lifting US Treasury yields and nudging up pricing for a September Fed hike. Equities softened while the US dollar’s initial gains faded. Record US diesel prices highlight their ongoing energy-market pressures
Japanese household spending weak; US non-farm payrolls headline strong; Canada payrolls dip; German factory orders jump; Norway moves its gold to safety; global food prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.78%; gold and oil hold; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
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Japanese household spending weak; US non-farm payrolls headline strong; Canada payrolls dip; German factory orders jump; Norway moves its gold to safety; global food prices rise; UST 10yr at 4.78%; gold and oil hold; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1
ACT pledges climate policy 'grounded in economic reality,' wants to repeal Zero Carbon Act, says Paris Agreement needs to 'accommodate a fairer approach for NZ'
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ACT pledges climate policy 'grounded in economic reality,' wants to repeal Zero Carbon Act, says Paris Agreement needs to 'accommodate a fairer approach for NZ'
Greens pledge publicly owned supermarket chain called KiwiMart with Foodstuffs and Woolworths required to divest at least 120 stores and distribution centres
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Greens pledge publicly owned supermarket chain called KiwiMart with Foodstuffs and Woolworths required to divest at least 120 stores and distribution centres
National's Chris Bishop announces policy to extend income cap to $300,000 for Kāinga Ora low deposit First Home Loan Scheme, as party targets return to peak home ownership rates of around 74%
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National's Chris Bishop announces policy to extend income cap to $300,000 for Kāinga Ora low deposit First Home Loan Scheme, as party targets return to peak home ownership rates of around 74%
RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says monetary policy is not just about curbing borrowing demand, it’s also about incentivising people to save more
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RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says monetary policy is not just about curbing borrowing demand, it’s also about incentivising people to save more
Mohamed El-Erian finds that while diffusion of AI has been very broad, it has been shallow. Because it has yet to penetrate deeply into workflows, much of its productivity potential remains untapped - just as opposition to data centers grows
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Mohamed El-Erian finds that while diffusion of AI has been very broad, it has been shallow. Because it has yet to penetrate deeply into workflows, much of its productivity potential remains untapped - just as opposition to data centers grows
The pressure is on deer farming to demonstrate its value within a modern farming business against other livestock species, or other land uses
The pressure is on deer farming to demonstrate its value within a modern farming business against other livestock species, or other land uses
Shelley Marshall argues Meta’s US$18 billion settlement echoes past tobacco lawsuits, including how they avoided harsh penalties
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Shelley Marshall argues Meta’s US$18 billion settlement echoes past tobacco lawsuits, including how they avoided harsh penalties