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Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says

Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says

‘There is a role for diplomacy here’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government does anticipate working with fuel companies, if needed, says banks will provide customers 'an umbrella'

‘There is a role for diplomacy here’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government does anticipate working with fuel companies, if needed, says banks will provide customers 'an umbrella'

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; ASB customers to get class action refunds, REINZ data flat, retail card activity firmish, service sector slumps, Hurrell quits, swaps rise, NZD firms, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; ASB customers to get class action refunds, REINZ data flat, retail card activity firmish, service sector slumps, Hurrell quits, swaps rise, NZD firms, & more

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too, Aaron Gilbert says

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too, Aaron Gilbert says

Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan

Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan

Treasury predicting 3.7% inflation in Iran war 'worst case scenario', Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

Treasury predicting 3.7% inflation in Iran war 'worst case scenario', Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

'It’s nightmare time for the RBNZ. Supply shocks cannot be handled well by central banks. We have had plenty of recent evidence of this'

'It’s nightmare time for the RBNZ. Supply shocks cannot be handled well by central banks. We have had plenty of recent evidence of this'

BNZ economists say latest Performance of Services Index figures are 'are real disappointment' and suggest 'the economy is growing at a slower pace than we might have expected'

BNZ economists say latest Performance of Services Index figures are 'are real disappointment' and suggest 'the economy is growing at a slower pace than we might have expected'

Brian Easton examines Andrew Sorkin’s new book, 1929: The Greatest Crash in Wall Street History, which sheds light on how financial markets work

Brian Easton examines Andrew Sorkin’s new book, 1929: The Greatest Crash in Wall Street History, which sheds light on how financial markets work

Roger J Kerr says it will require a confirmation that the Iranian military and Government are on the brink of surrendering, to turn the markets around

Roger J Kerr says it will require a confirmation that the Iranian military and Government are on the brink of surrendering, to turn the markets around

Miles Hurrell says Fonterra’s 'entering the next phase in its strategic implementation', which 'marks a natural turning point for a new leader to step in while I consider what’s next for me'

Miles Hurrell says Fonterra’s 'entering the next phase in its strategic implementation', which 'marks a natural turning point for a new leader to step in while I consider what’s next for me'

The REINZ's February sales volumes and selling prices unchanged year-on-year

The REINZ's February sales volumes and selling prices unchanged year-on-year

Parliament does not exist for the purposes of making gestures, it exists for the purposes of making laws

Parliament does not exist for the purposes of making gestures, it exists for the purposes of making laws

A new week, a fresh new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now

A new week, a fresh new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now

Conflict in the Middle East continues to weigh on investor risk appetite. Brent crude closes the week above US$100 per barrel. US dollar makes broad based gains

Conflict in the Middle East continues to weigh on investor risk appetite. Brent crude closes the week above US$100 per barrel. US dollar makes broad based gains

Apart from Hormuz, all eyes will be on inflation threats and central bank responses this week; US data weaker; India loan growth strong; China loan growth modest; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

Apart from Hormuz, all eyes will be on inflation threats and central bank responses this week; US data weaker; India loan growth strong; China loan growth modest; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

Neha Narula thinks more oversight is needed before stablecoin technology becomes critical financial infrastructure

Neha Narula thinks more oversight is needed before stablecoin technology becomes critical financial infrastructure

Barry Eichengreen explains why a book published in 1945, and all but ignored at the time, is redefining how we understand trade

Barry Eichengreen explains why a book published in 1945, and all but ignored at the time, is redefining how we understand trade

December quarter GDP figures due for release in the coming week may prove to be disappointment - which wouldn't provide a helpful background as we face the uncertainties of the Middle East situation

December quarter GDP figures due for release in the coming week may prove to be disappointment - which wouldn't provide a helpful background as we face the uncertainties of the Middle East situation

Gold demand has spiked but production hasn't. The World Gold Council looks at what is likely to happen to gold supply at sharply higher prices

Gold demand has spiked but production hasn't. The World Gold Council looks at what is likely to happen to gold supply at sharply higher prices

Raghuram Rajan considers whether the future with AI is one of widespread job losses - and how governments are likely to respond

Raghuram Rajan considers whether the future with AI is one of widespread job losses - and how governments are likely to respond

Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world

Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world

Citing a 'nexus between all other money laundering and banks,' the Ministry of Justice proposes banks pay lion's share of AML levies

Citing a 'nexus between all other money laundering and banks,' the Ministry of Justice proposes banks pay lion's share of AML levies

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews