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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out

The late Joseph Nye laments the dark turn of the US in international relations, saying the country will be sharply handicapped when it tries to recover from the deep damage underway

The late Joseph Nye laments the dark turn of the US in international relations, saying the country will be sharply handicapped when it tries to recover from the deep damage underway

Adair Turner calls attention to recent significant breakthroughs in long-distance shipping and heavy industry

Adair Turner calls attention to recent significant breakthroughs in long-distance shipping and heavy industry

Mark Tanner says there are plenty of Chinese consumers prioritising price. But there are also tens of millions who are willing to pay more for products they perceive to be safer, better, or more 'emotionally resonant'

Mark Tanner says there are plenty of Chinese consumers prioritising price. But there are also tens of millions who are willing to pay more for products they perceive to be safer, better, or more 'emotionally resonant'

Electronic cards data for April shows that hospitality, durables and consumables spending rose in the month, but the apparel industry is still doing it tough

Electronic cards data for April shows that hospitality, durables and consumables spending rose in the month, but the apparel industry is still doing it tough

Finance Minister Nicola Willis plans to give Crown-owned venture fund Elevate NZ a $100 million capital injection in the Budget, leaving the sector relieved but disappointed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis plans to give Crown-owned venture fund Elevate NZ a $100 million capital injection in the Budget, leaving the sector relieved but disappointed

People who haven't repaid Small Business Cashflow loans will start facing substantial default interest from next month

People who haven't repaid Small Business Cashflow loans will start facing substantial default interest from next month

ANZ chief economist says time will tell whether the impact of the global tariff turmoil is lasting

ANZ chief economist says time will tell whether the impact of the global tariff turmoil is lasting

Financial Markets Authority picks six fintechs to test out new ideas in a regulatory sandbox pilot programme to take place this year

Financial Markets Authority picks six fintechs to test out new ideas in a regulatory sandbox pilot programme to take place this year

Eswar Prasad and Caroline Smiltneks consider the growth prospects for the major economies in the wake of the Trump tariff actions

Eswar Prasad and Caroline Smiltneks consider the growth prospects for the major economies in the wake of the Trump tariff actions

Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax profits of between $150 million and $190 million for the current financial year

Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax profits of between $150 million and $190 million for the current financial year

Stats NZ says retail card spending fell 0.8% last month, while separate data showed the services sector remained in contractionary mode

Stats NZ says retail card spending fell 0.8% last month, while separate data showed the services sector remained in contractionary mode

Woolworths New Zealand plans to press on with workforce restructure as part of new operating model to be piloted in upper North Island stores

Woolworths New Zealand plans to press on with workforce restructure as part of new operating model to be piloted in upper North Island stores

ANZ chief economist says firms' pricing and cost expectations have risen again 'and are not consistent with' the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts

ANZ chief economist says firms' pricing and cost expectations have risen again 'and are not consistent with' the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts

Mark Tanner observes that Chinese consumers are far more open to interacting with AI and robots than those in any Western market. This is opening up hyper-personalised opportunities

Mark Tanner observes that Chinese consumers are far more open to interacting with AI and robots than those in any Western market. This is opening up hyper-personalised opportunities