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Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well

Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well

Ashoka Mody accuses the Indian government of using faulty accounting to cover up growing macroeconomic problems

Ashoka Mody accuses the Indian government of using faulty accounting to cover up growing macroeconomic problems

If it looks like debt, let’s treat it like debt. Why ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes need firmer regulation in NZ

If it looks like debt, let’s treat it like debt. Why ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes need firmer regulation in NZ

Pita Alexander cites 8 facts farmers should understand, and a full A-to-Z of ideas on how to handle a very difficult financial year, or more

Pita Alexander cites 8 facts farmers should understand, and a full A-to-Z of ideas on how to handle a very difficult financial year, or more

New Zealand banks need to do right by their customers, and it starts with dropping mortgage rates, David Cunningham argues

New Zealand banks need to do right by their customers, and it starts with dropping mortgage rates, David Cunningham argues

Corelogic's Kelvin Davidson takes a look at what a National-led government would mean for property investors

Corelogic's Kelvin Davidson takes a look at what a National-led government would mean for property investors

George Kladakis & Alexandros Skouralis say the US banking system remains vulnerable to shocks from within the financial system and more general calamities

George Kladakis & Alexandros Skouralis say the US banking system remains vulnerable to shocks from within the financial system and more general calamities

As NZ struggles to resolve its long-running housing crisis, investors should be taxed for keeping homes empty, Ranjana Gupta argues

As NZ struggles to resolve its long-running housing crisis, investors should be taxed for keeping homes empty, Ranjana Gupta argues

The World Gold Council's asset allocation strategist says rushing back to cash is probably not a good idea as yields rise, and investors should remember the longer-term historical record of equities, bonds and gold

The World Gold Council's asset allocation strategist says rushing back to cash is probably not a good idea as yields rise, and investors should remember the longer-term historical record of equities, bonds and gold

Taxing questions: Jonathan Barrett & Lisa Marriott ask whether National is glossing over the likely cost of administering its new ‘revenue measures’

Taxing questions: Jonathan Barrett & Lisa Marriott ask whether National is glossing over the likely cost of administering its new ‘revenue measures’

Jack Santa Barbara looks at how to clarify what goals are needed for truly sustainable businesses, concluding we need a major rethink to actually operate sustainably

Jack Santa Barbara looks at how to clarify what goals are needed for truly sustainable businesses, concluding we need a major rethink to actually operate sustainably

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies

Infometric's Nick Brunsdon is watching the milk payout fall below breakeven for the average dairy farmer, but he sees this as normal volatility in an industry used to volatility

Infometric's Nick Brunsdon is watching the milk payout fall below breakeven for the average dairy farmer, but he sees this as normal volatility in an industry used to volatility

Zhang Jun explains why China has abandoned its aggressive macroeconomic strategy in favour of de-risking

Zhang Jun explains why China has abandoned its aggressive macroeconomic strategy in favour of de-risking

Stephen Agnew argues that financial education has its limits, meaning if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

Stephen Agnew argues that financial education has its limits, meaning if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

Jim O'Neill suspects that the BRICS+ grouping will continue to struggle to serve anything more than a symbolic purpose

Jim O'Neill suspects that the BRICS+ grouping will continue to struggle to serve anything more than a symbolic purpose

The farm gate milk price is going down for next season although it could still be the eighth highest since 2000. But when it is adjusted for farm inflation the picture changes, as Dan Smith explains

The farm gate milk price is going down for next season although it could still be the eighth highest since 2000. But when it is adjusted for farm inflation the picture changes, as Dan Smith explains

Brics expansion: With 6 more nations set to join, just what are they buying into?

Brics expansion: With 6 more nations set to join, just what are they buying into?

Yi Fuxian reflects on the calamitous consequences of China's family-planning policies

Yi Fuxian reflects on the calamitous consequences of China's family-planning policies

Sergei Guriev examines Russia's rapidly deteriorating fiscal outlook in the wake of the ruble's latest tumble

Sergei Guriev examines Russia's rapidly deteriorating fiscal outlook in the wake of the ruble's latest tumble

A new approach to environmental, social and governance policies is needed before it’s too late

A new approach to environmental, social and governance policies is needed before it’s too late

A retiring NZ MP has suggested joining Australia, we should at least think about it (before saying no)

A retiring NZ MP has suggested joining Australia, we should at least think about it (before saying no)

Mohamed El-Erain thinks much will depend on the US Federal Reserve performance over the next six months

Mohamed El-Erain thinks much will depend on the US Federal Reserve performance over the next six months

Mike Blackburn can see the downturn in residential construction extending for another six to twelve months, but the sector isn't crashing he says. It is just coming off an unusual high

Mike Blackburn can see the downturn in residential construction extending for another six to twelve months, but the sector isn't crashing he says. It is just coming off an unusual high

Raghuram Rajan explains why so many previously discredited economic policies have become easier to sell to the public

Raghuram Rajan explains why so many previously discredited economic policies have become easier to sell to the public