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Race and class, eh? Can’t win with ‘em, can’t win without ‘em. Order your popcorn now

Race and class, eh? Can’t win with ‘em, can’t win without ‘em. Order your popcorn now

The Bank for International Settlements' Hyun Song Shin says a stabilising force is required in turbulent times

The Bank for International Settlements' Hyun Song Shin says a stabilising force is required in turbulent times

Brian Easton on why Government borrowing is limited

Brian Easton on why Government borrowing is limited

Roger J Kerr says the erratic Trump directly interfering in the workings of the independent Federal Reserve was just another reason for foreign investors to further reduce their confidence in the US Government and the US economy

Roger J Kerr says the erratic Trump directly interfering in the workings of the independent Federal Reserve was just another reason for foreign investors to further reduce their confidence in the US Government and the US economy

After recovering from a dip on tariff concerns, the S&P500 closed at a record high. US core PCE deflator benign but above expectations. Real consumption soft. OPEC+ is considering a further increase in supply

After recovering from a dip on tariff concerns, the S&P500 closed at a record high. US core PCE deflator benign but above expectations. Real consumption soft. OPEC+ is considering a further increase in supply

Eyes on China's economic resilience and American household finances; Canada attacked by US Big Tech via Trump and by Chinese video surveillance; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68

Eyes on China's economic resilience and American household finances; Canada attacked by US Big Tech via Trump and by Chinese video surveillance; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68

The average price first home buyers are paying for a home has hardly moved since October last year but record numbers are taking out low equity loans

The average price first home buyers are paying for a home has hardly moved since October last year but record numbers are taking out low equity loans

A gold analyst says ongoing fiscal concerns will likely lead to bond market volatility, ultimately supporting the gold market as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets

A gold analyst says ongoing fiscal concerns will likely lead to bond market volatility, ultimately supporting the gold market as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets

Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer

Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer

Shang-Jin Wei identifies areas where inter-regional cooperation can make up for the abdication of American leadership

Shang-Jin Wei identifies areas where inter-regional cooperation can make up for the abdication of American leadership

Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes

Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes

Susan Harris points out that contrary to farmer lobby claims, the conversion of pastoral land to carbon forestry is minor and decreasing. The shrinking of the sheep industry well predates carbon forestry

Susan Harris points out that contrary to farmer lobby claims, the conversion of pastoral land to carbon forestry is minor and decreasing. The shrinking of the sheep industry well predates carbon forestry

Bankers, lawyers and accountants could be unintentionally helping facilitate economic abuse, Australian research suggests

Bankers, lawyers and accountants could be unintentionally helping facilitate economic abuse, Australian research suggests

US consumers signal recession with affluent consumers now struggling too; US ramps up bullying of Canada, EU; Japan rice imports surge; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68

US consumers signal recession with affluent consumers now struggling too; US ramps up bullying of Canada, EU; Japan rice imports surge; UST 10yr at 4.27%; gold drops but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68

Numbers up a tad at the latest auctions compared to the previous short week, with 39% selling under the hammer

Numbers up a tad at the latest auctions compared to the previous short week, with 39% selling under the hammer

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, consumer sentiment still weak, mortgage switching at all-time high, business results show low returns, swaps firmish, NZD stays elevated, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, consumer sentiment still weak, mortgage switching at all-time high, business results show low returns, swaps firmish, NZD stays elevated, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 closes out week with +0.6% lift; Oceania, Infratil, Spark, and Argosy bounce, Kathmandu, Mercury, SkyCity casino and a2 Milk ease

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 closes out week with +0.6% lift; Oceania, Infratil, Spark, and Argosy bounce, Kathmandu, Mercury, SkyCity casino and a2 Milk ease

Keun Lee & Isabel Álvarez identify factors that can enhance or undermine the growth-boosting potential of globalisation

Keun Lee & Isabel Álvarez identify factors that can enhance or undermine the growth-boosting potential of globalisation

One bad rainstorm away from disaster: Mark Bloomberg & Steve Urlich say proposed changes to forestry rules won’t solve the ‘slash’ problem

One bad rainstorm away from disaster: Mark Bloomberg & Steve Urlich say proposed changes to forestry rules won’t solve the ‘slash’ problem

Wanaka shorefront block among the non-performing development loans held by Senior Trust

Wanaka shorefront block among the non-performing development loans held by Senior Trust

TSB Bank's March-year profit jumped by $6.7 million on "simplified operations"

TSB Bank's March-year profit jumped by $6.7 million on "simplified operations"

US rates lower, with the possible appointment of a "low-rates" guy to the US Fed just another reason to sell the USD. USD indices fall to fresh multi-year lows. But equity markets probe record highs

US rates lower, with the possible appointment of a "low-rates" guy to the US Fed just another reason to sell the USD. USD indices fall to fresh multi-year lows. But equity markets probe record highs

US data weaker as the greenback falls with markets worried about an impending White House attack on the Fed; Freight rates retreat; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold up but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.7 USc; TWI-5 = 68.1

US data weaker as the greenback falls with markets worried about an impending White House attack on the Fed; Freight rates retreat; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold up but oil holds; NZ$1 = 60.7 USc; TWI-5 = 68.1

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday: Rabobank trims TD rates, TSB profit rises, BNZ launches no-interest no-paperwork SME loan, high demand for NZGBs, growing commercial premise vacancies, swaps soft, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday: Rabobank trims TD rates, TSB profit rises, BNZ launches no-interest no-paperwork SME loan, high demand for NZGBs, growing commercial premise vacancies, swaps soft, NZD firm, & more

ASB economists say the Reserve Bank is closer to the end of its 'easing cycle' than they had previously judged

ASB economists say the Reserve Bank is closer to the end of its 'easing cycle' than they had previously judged