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As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says

As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

US data mixed with PPI up, sentiment down, but good jobs data; China export growth fades; Australian sentiment dives; IMF of another recession; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold rises as oil retreats; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US data mixed with PPI up, sentiment down, but good jobs data; China export growth fades; Australian sentiment dives; IMF of another recession; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold rises as oil retreats; NZ$1 = 59.1 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

'A contentious agreement': Why political optics, an election year and lack of typical market access has put the India FTA in the spotlight

'A contentious agreement': Why political optics, an election year and lack of typical market access has put the India FTA in the spotlight

Bank lobby group says government proposal for its members to pay $23m of annual AML levies isn't equitable or proportionate

Bank lobby group says government proposal for its members to pay $23m of annual AML levies isn't equitable or proportionate

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; asking prices slide, fewer citizens emigrate, retail sector faces brutal outlook, Aussie sentiment crashes, swaps dip, NZX down again, NZD firmer, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; asking prices slide, fewer citizens emigrate, retail sector faces brutal outlook, Aussie sentiment crashes, swaps dip, NZX down again, NZD firmer, & more

Protracted Strait of Hormuz crisis could turn into global agrifood catastrophe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says

Protracted Strait of Hormuz crisis could turn into global agrifood catastrophe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kiwi Property, Oceania and Sky TV lead the gainers while Gentrack, a2 Milk, Chorus and SkyCity casino all retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kiwi Property, Oceania and Sky TV lead the gainers while Gentrack, a2 Milk, Chorus and SkyCity casino all retreat

Peter Drennan says it's with genuine disbelief that he's writing this; NZ's terrible timezone may now be an AI structural advantage

Peter Drennan says it's with genuine disbelief that he's writing this; NZ's terrible timezone may now be an AI structural advantage

Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says households and businesses don't need rate hikes to dampen demand against the backdrop of an oil shock

Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says households and businesses don't need rate hikes to dampen demand against the backdrop of an oil shock

Allan Barber discovers the Crown divesting Pamu would be far from straightforward

Allan Barber discovers the Crown divesting Pamu would be far from straightforward

Fewer New Zealand citizens are leaving long-term and more are returning after an extended absence

Fewer New Zealand citizens are leaving long-term and more are returning after an extended absence

Back and forth continues over the India FTA as Labour leader Chris Hipkins seeks more details on investment and visas for students, says it's being rushed. National cites '4 months of engaging extensively with Labour'

Back and forth continues over the India FTA as Labour leader Chris Hipkins seeks more details on investment and visas for students, says it's being rushed. National cites '4 months of engaging extensively with Labour'

Asking prices slide and new listings rise on Trade Me Property as economic uncertainty starts to bite

Asking prices slide and new listings rise on Trade Me Property as economic uncertainty starts to bite

School holidays are rarely remembered for how many paid activities were squeezed in. They’re usually remembered for the small things that didn’t cost much at all, observes Lynda Moore

School holidays are rarely remembered for how many paid activities were squeezed in. They’re usually remembered for the small things that didn’t cost much at all, observes Lynda Moore

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade risks new costs for the global economy, Sanjoy Paul says

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade risks new costs for the global economy, Sanjoy Paul says

Asset markets recover from initial weakness after Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remain higher but well-below the recent peak. USD and yields fall

Asset markets recover from initial weakness after Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remain higher but well-below the recent peak. USD and yields fall

Gulf oil freeze about to bite hard; US home sales fall; China new yuan lending soft; India inflation rising; key mineral prices jump; UST 10yr at 4.30%; gold eases again as oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Gulf oil freeze about to bite hard; US home sales fall; China new yuan lending soft; India inflation rising; key mineral prices jump; UST 10yr at 4.30%; gold eases again as oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Inside Treasury’s oil shock modelling as officials attempt to map fast-moving conflict scenarios

Inside Treasury’s oil shock modelling as officials attempt to map fast-moving conflict scenarios

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; no retail rate changes, ANZ sees 3 hikes this year, Westpac sees spending bite, service sector struggling, fuel update, swaps rise, NZX falls, NZD hovers, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; no retail rate changes, ANZ sees 3 hikes this year, Westpac sees spending bite, service sector struggling, fuel update, swaps rise, NZX falls, NZD hovers, & more

New Zealand is surrounded by ocean energy. Craig Stevens looks at what it would take to tap it

New Zealand is surrounded by ocean energy. Craig Stevens looks at what it would take to tap it

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyTV, Tower, Fletcher and Chorus advance while a2 Milk, Summerset, Ryman and Serko drive the decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyTV, Tower, Fletcher and Chorus advance while a2 Milk, Summerset, Ryman and Serko drive the decline

Less equity, better resolvability: Inside New Zealand’s bank capital reforms

Less equity, better resolvability: Inside New Zealand’s bank capital reforms

‘The world has definitely changed but we have seen the benefits over time of low and stable inflation’: RBNZ Governor Anna Breman stands by inflation target, says 2% midpoint appropriate

‘The world has definitely changed but we have seen the benefits over time of low and stable inflation’: RBNZ Governor Anna Breman stands by inflation target, says 2% midpoint appropriate

ANZ picks Reserve Bank to raise the OCR 3 times this year starting in July, but notes there's a high level of uncertainty

ANZ picks Reserve Bank to raise the OCR 3 times this year starting in July, but notes there's a high level of uncertainty