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Uncertainty is rising in the near term. And there is even greater uncertainty ahead in the long term. Fixed income investors are likely to require higher yields from bond investments, says Hamish Pepper

Uncertainty is rising in the near term. And there is even greater uncertainty ahead in the long term. Fixed income investors are likely to require higher yields from bond investments, says Hamish Pepper

Analysts eye US$1900/oz as the signal gold is going to move up. But rising real rates and a stronger USD are capping the upside in gold prices. Geopolitical risks and emerging stagflation should see haven flows

Analysts eye US$1900/oz as the signal gold is going to move up. But rising real rates and a stronger USD are capping the upside in gold prices. Geopolitical risks and emerging stagflation should see haven flows

With beef prices and inflation at an all-time high in many markets around the world, Rabobank says now is not an easy time for the global beef sector to translate sustainability and emissions commitments into action

With beef prices and inflation at an all-time high in many markets around the world, Rabobank says now is not an easy time for the global beef sector to translate sustainability and emissions commitments into action

David Malpass urges policymakers to focus on five areas in order to avert a prolonged period of high inflation and low growth

David Malpass urges policymakers to focus on five areas in order to avert a prolonged period of high inflation and low growth

Sergei Guriev makes the case for the immediate imposition of a price cap on Russian crude

Sergei Guriev makes the case for the immediate imposition of a price cap on Russian crude

Michael Spence assesses the likely trajectories of economic growth, inflation, innovation, and the shift to green energy

Michael Spence assesses the likely trajectories of economic growth, inflation, innovation, and the shift to green energy

Mark Tanner notes that China has been beavering away for years coming up with innovative ideas that change the way people live, consume and market, and building an innovation culture that is putting its copycat years behind it

Mark Tanner notes that China has been beavering away for years coming up with innovative ideas that change the way people live, consume and market, and building an innovation culture that is putting its copycat years behind it

Anthony Grant explores the issues around the ignorance of many trustees of their duties, especially their duty to act impartially, and the need for trust deeds to have provisions enabling trustees who develop dementia to be removed and replaced

Anthony Grant explores the issues around the ignorance of many trustees of their duties, especially their duty to act impartially, and the need for trust deeds to have provisions enabling trustees who develop dementia to be removed and replaced

Paola Subacchi cautions against efforts to limit multilateral cooperation to countries with shared values and principles

Paola Subacchi cautions against efforts to limit multilateral cooperation to countries with shared values and principles

More investors bought gold than cryptos in 2021. We are in another sharp retreating phase for cryptos just as inflation jumps. Louise Street says gold is doing its job as a safe-haven, and exhibiting its inflation hedging qualities

More investors bought gold than cryptos in 2021. We are in another sharp retreating phase for cryptos just as inflation jumps. Louise Street says gold is doing its job as a safe-haven, and exhibiting its inflation hedging qualities

Carolyn Hill looks at whose ‘identity’ we are preserving in Auckland’s special character housing areas

Carolyn Hill looks at whose ‘identity’ we are preserving in Auckland’s special character housing areas

Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price for new season – tells farmers to prepare for a bumpy ride ahead

Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price for new season – tells farmers to prepare for a bumpy ride ahead

Tim Hazledine's review of The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity, by David Graeber and David Wengrow

Tim Hazledine's review of The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity, by David Graeber and David Wengrow

Michael Jacobs & Xhulia Likaj explains why, on its 50th anniversary, the Club of Rome's landmark report is more relevant than ever

Michael Jacobs & Xhulia Likaj explains why, on its 50th anniversary, the Club of Rome's landmark report is more relevant than ever

Zhang Jun defends the goals and principles underpinning a strategy that has led to a six-week lockdown in Shanghai

Zhang Jun defends the goals and principles underpinning a strategy that has led to a six-week lockdown in Shanghai

Buddle Findlay's Tony Wilkinson, Fiona Heiford & Maria Clezy highlight problems with NZ's ad hoc capital gains tax rules, and the unlevel playing field this causes

Buddle Findlay's Tony Wilkinson, Fiona Heiford & Maria Clezy highlight problems with NZ's ad hoc capital gains tax rules, and the unlevel playing field this causes

As Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison seeks reelection, Michelle Grattan looks at what makes him tick

As Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison seeks reelection, Michelle Grattan looks at what makes him tick

Air of compromise: NZ’s Emissions Reduction Plan reveals a climate budget that’s long on planning, short on strategy

Air of compromise: NZ’s Emissions Reduction Plan reveals a climate budget that’s long on planning, short on strategy

If the polls are right, he may soon be the next Australian prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese?

If the polls are right, he may soon be the next Australian prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese?

How New Zealand could become a world leader in decarbonisation using forestry and geothermal technology

How New Zealand could become a world leader in decarbonisation using forestry and geothermal technology

Pinelopi Goldberg touts an effective way for a high-tariff country like the US to do more to reduce costs for consumers. "Openness" and "globalisation" may have fallen out of political favour, but free trade remains sound economic policy

Pinelopi Goldberg touts an effective way for a high-tariff country like the US to do more to reduce costs for consumers. "Openness" and "globalisation" may have fallen out of political favour, but free trade remains sound economic policy

China’s COVID crisis and the dilemma facing its leaders, by experts who have monitored it since the Wuhan outbreak

China’s COVID crisis and the dilemma facing its leaders, by experts who have monitored it since the Wuhan outbreak

Why the budget should treat public health like transport – vital infrastructure with long-term economic benefits

Why the budget should treat public health like transport – vital infrastructure with long-term economic benefits

Struggling to manage the pandemic, China is caught in a tough spot, reports Mark Tanner. Although there is substantial infrastructure stimulus, there will also be further consumer-specific policies to keep spending ticking along

Struggling to manage the pandemic, China is caught in a tough spot, reports Mark Tanner. Although there is substantial infrastructure stimulus, there will also be further consumer-specific policies to keep spending ticking along

In their second edition of The Vault, ANZ commodity strategists think heightened geopolitical risks will drive investor demand for gold, and make it a good hedge against inflation despite a strong USD

In their second edition of The Vault, ANZ commodity strategists think heightened geopolitical risks will drive investor demand for gold, and make it a good hedge against inflation despite a strong USD