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Risk sentiment improves considerably, with markets eyeing potential release of strategic oil reserves. US equities weaker, US treasury yields steadily fall overnight

Risk sentiment improves considerably, with markets eyeing potential release of strategic oil reserves. US equities weaker, US treasury yields steadily fall overnight

US inflation data outdated, shutdown impacts spread; Taiwan exports less than expected; China inflation rises; German factory orders fall; G7 decisions awaited; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

US inflation data outdated, shutdown impacts spread; Taiwan exports less than expected; China inflation rises; German factory orders fall; G7 decisions awaited; UST 10yr at 4.12%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

A look inside the poll that sparked leadership speculation over the future of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

A look inside the poll that sparked leadership speculation over the future of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson encourages small banks to sign up to open banking

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson encourages small banks to sign up to open banking

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; panic selling grips markets as they start to open around the world, wholesale money markets react, huge mortgage fraud in Australia, swaps jump, NZD falls, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; panic selling grips markets as they start to open around the world, wholesale money markets react, huge mortgage fraud in Australia, swaps jump, NZD falls, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; sharp NZX50 declines leave Goodman Property & Serko as only gainers while Tourism Holdings, Hallensteins, Fletchers and Air New Zealand top the losers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; sharp NZX50 declines leave Goodman Property & Serko as only gainers while Tourism Holdings, Hallensteins, Fletchers and Air New Zealand top the losers

Kiwibank economists say the Reserve Bank may well have to tolerate higher inflation in the short term to avoid raising interest rates into a slowing global economy

Kiwibank economists say the Reserve Bank may well have to tolerate higher inflation in the short term to avoid raising interest rates into a slowing global economy

A sudden spike in inflation expectations has investors' attention. Bond yields are rising fast to start the week, even benchmark bonds. The outlook for retail home loan rates is likely a bit grim

A sudden spike in inflation expectations has investors' attention. Bond yields are rising fast to start the week, even benchmark bonds. The outlook for retail home loan rates is likely a bit grim

Dave Ananth says student loan repayment obligations are often much tougher than they seem because they begin before graduates reach financial stability

Dave Ananth says student loan repayment obligations are often much tougher than they seem because they begin before graduates reach financial stability

The Reserve Bank promised a new era of openness. But is it being open with its own Governor?

The Reserve Bank promised a new era of openness. But is it being open with its own Governor?

'I don't need polls to tell me what's on New Zealanders' mind' - What lies ahead for Christopher Luxon following support slump

'I don't need polls to tell me what's on New Zealanders' mind' - What lies ahead for Christopher Luxon following support slump

The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Getting ready for the new tax year; the 'Scheme Pays' option for foreign superannuation scheme transfers; could bank taxation changes be in this year’s Budget?

The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Getting ready for the new tax year; the 'Scheme Pays' option for foreign superannuation scheme transfers; could bank taxation changes be in this year’s Budget?

National advertised rents declined in February while the number of properties advertised for rent increased

National advertised rents declined in February while the number of properties advertised for rent increased

Brian Easton says industrial policy is once more on the agenda of many governments

Brian Easton says industrial policy is once more on the agenda of many governments

This is a new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now

This is a new challenge for you in our updated quiz. Join your fellow readers and do it now

Roger J Kerr invites us to pick how the current conflict may play out

Roger J Kerr invites us to pick how the current conflict may play out

Oil prices surge higher - Brent crude approaches US$93 per barrel. US labour market weaker than expected. Risk sensitive assets under pressure. Whipsaw price action for US treasuries

Oil prices surge higher - Brent crude approaches US$93 per barrel. US labour market weaker than expected. Risk sensitive assets under pressure. Whipsaw price action for US treasuries

US jobs market shrinks unexpectedly; ditto retail sales; US faces inflation surge; Canada PMI strong; China FX reserves up again; some commodity prices jump; UST 10yr at 4.13%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

US jobs market shrinks unexpectedly; ditto retail sales; US faces inflation surge; Canada PMI strong; China FX reserves up again; some commodity prices jump; UST 10yr at 4.13%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

Who is willing to argue that the business of politics should not be the politics of business?

Who is willing to argue that the business of politics should not be the politics of business?

New Zealand wants to double foreign student revenue by 2034 – but does it have capacity, Cristóbal Castro Barrientos asks

New Zealand wants to double foreign student revenue by 2034 – but does it have capacity, Cristóbal Castro Barrientos asks

Nouriel Roubini doubts the next US Federal Reserve chair's theoretical views will survive an encounter with real world markets

Nouriel Roubini doubts the next US Federal Reserve chair's theoretical views will survive an encounter with real world markets

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Kim von Lanthen wants our commodity producers to grow future profitability by putting some of the windfall of free trade access into focused science for downstream products that can be expected to command respect overseas

Kim von Lanthen wants our commodity producers to grow future profitability by putting some of the windfall of free trade access into focused science for downstream products that can be expected to command respect overseas

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

‘The consequences of getting that wrong is development that can’t be insured’: New Zealand’s largest general insurer, IAG NZ, says on RMA reforms

‘The consequences of getting that wrong is development that can’t be insured’: New Zealand’s largest general insurer, IAG NZ, says on RMA reforms