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Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?

Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?

Lynda Moore wants you to talk about money before your baby comes, but be prepared to change as your life changes, creating enough financial flexibility to give yourself choices

Lynda Moore wants you to talk about money before your baby comes, but be prepared to change as your life changes, creating enough financial flexibility to give yourself choices

Mohamed El-Erian notes that the entire global economic system is undergoing a transformation with no clear endpoint

Mohamed El-Erian notes that the entire global economic system is undergoing a transformation with no clear endpoint

Regarding a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, no news is bad news; oil prices up for a fourth consecutive day, driving up global rates. Yen weakening further as the effect of US intervention continues to fade

Regarding a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, no news is bad news; oil prices up for a fourth consecutive day, driving up global rates. Yen weakening further as the effect of US intervention continues to fade

Middle East mess gets worse; Japan sentiment improves; Indonesian sentiment eases; big drops in mortgage applications hits Aussie bank shares; UST 10yr at 4.70%; gold firm; oil prices jump; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

Middle East mess gets worse; Japan sentiment improves; Indonesian sentiment eases; big drops in mortgage applications hits Aussie bank shares; UST 10yr at 4.70%; gold firm; oil prices jump; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

Labour leader Chris Hipkins officially rules out working with Winston Peters and NZ First, saying ‘they won’t have any role in a government that I lead’

Labour leader Chris Hipkins officially rules out working with Winston Peters and NZ First, saying ‘they won’t have any role in a government that I lead’

‘They’ve become wallpaper’: Ex-Wattie’s boss David Irving urges NZ banks and the NZ Super Fund to better support the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises

‘They’ve become wallpaper’: Ex-Wattie’s boss David Irving urges NZ banks and the NZ Super Fund to better support the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank changes key rates, QV downbeat, commercial lease activity weak, Contact profit jumps, Aussie bank shares dive, swaps hold, NZX holds, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Kiwibank changes key rates, QV downbeat, commercial lease activity weak, Contact profit jumps, Aussie bank shares dive, swaps hold, NZX holds, NZD dips, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts the week flat as Serko, EBOS, F&P Healthcare, and Stride Property rise, offset by falls in Gentrack, Tourism Holdings, Oceania and Mercury

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 starts the week flat as Serko, EBOS, F&P Healthcare, and Stride Property rise, offset by falls in Gentrack, Tourism Holdings, Oceania and Mercury

Serious Fraud Office seeks help in pursuit of alleged 'criminal syndicate' that fraudulently obtained mortgages worth almost $5 million

Serious Fraud Office seeks help in pursuit of alleged 'criminal syndicate' that fraudulently obtained mortgages worth almost $5 million

Brian Easton says it’s not clear when the economic boom generated by AI will be over, but the overstretched industry is looking increasingly shaky

Brian Easton says it’s not clear when the economic boom generated by AI will be over, but the overstretched industry is looking increasingly shaky

Contact Energy's annual net profit jumps to over $400 million following Manawa Energy acquisition, unveils Infratil-backed Taranaki data centre proposal

Contact Energy's annual net profit jumps to over $400 million following Manawa Energy acquisition, unveils Infratil-backed Taranaki data centre proposal

Kiwibank follows Aussie-owned rivals, increasing some key fixed home loan rates, and matching this with some term deposit rate increases. But no new rates are market leading

Kiwibank follows Aussie-owned rivals, increasing some key fixed home loan rates, and matching this with some term deposit rate increases. But no new rates are market leading

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Court decision highlights problem of limiting depreciation for buildings. And tax policy comes to fore as election campaign ramps up

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Court decision highlights problem of limiting depreciation for buildings. And tax policy comes to fore as election campaign ramps up

Why didn’t the Prime Minister tell his Rotorua audience to simply 'harden-up and stop whining,' it would have saved a lot of time

Why didn’t the Prime Minister tell his Rotorua audience to simply 'harden-up and stop whining,' it would have saved a lot of time

QV says average NZ residential property values down 1.5% over the three months to the end of July

QV says average NZ residential property values down 1.5% over the three months to the end of July

Roger J Kerr sees an inevitable reset in US interest rates, a NZD that is turning positive, and he reviews the prospects for the Aussie dollar

Roger J Kerr sees an inevitable reset in US interest rates, a NZD that is turning positive, and he reviews the prospects for the Aussie dollar

A large downside surprise in US payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. An initial rally in US Treasuries faded. The data brought a broad-based fall in the US dollar, with the NZD pushing up. Gold prices extended recent gains

A large downside surprise in US payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. An initial rally in US Treasuries faded. The data brought a broad-based fall in the US dollar, with the NZD pushing up. Gold prices extended recent gains

China inflation reveals weaknesses building; eyes on new yuan loans; China & Taiwan exports strong; US labour market shrinks, consumer debt jumps; UST 10yr at 4.66%; gold firm; oil prices hold; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

China inflation reveals weaknesses building; eyes on new yuan loans; China & Taiwan exports strong; US labour market shrinks, consumer debt jumps; UST 10yr at 4.66%; gold firm; oil prices hold; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'

National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'

South Africa's economy is on the rise, anchored by their mining sector, and that will bring rising social spending. The rugby tour will open doors, and companies looking to establish a presence should consider local compliance regulations, says MFAT

South Africa's economy is on the rise, anchored by their mining sector, and that will bring rising social spending. The rugby tour will open doors, and companies looking to establish a presence should consider local compliance regulations, says MFAT

A second wave of high inflation cannot be ruled out, says the World Gold Council. But it does not imply a major gold rally on its own. That depends on how real rates, the US dollar, growth expectations, Asian investor demand and central banks respond

A second wave of high inflation cannot be ruled out, says the World Gold Council. But it does not imply a major gold rally on its own. That depends on how real rates, the US dollar, growth expectations, Asian investor demand and central banks respond

David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership

David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership

National reveals candidate list with party president Sylvia Wood saying the list brings together ‘experienced ministers, hardworking local MPs, and new talent with real-world experience’

National reveals candidate list with party president Sylvia Wood saying the list brings together ‘experienced ministers, hardworking local MPs, and new talent with real-world experience’

Gene Frieda explains why any strategy for reducing global imbalances must account for China's exchange-rate management

Gene Frieda explains why any strategy for reducing global imbalances must account for China's exchange-rate management