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After a weaker period, Asian currencies have strengthened as US bond yields have softened. A recovering US, with inflation, may turn them lower again. But surging PMIs are supporting them at present

After a weaker period, Asian currencies have strengthened as US bond yields have softened. A recovering US, with inflation, may turn them lower again. But surging PMIs are supporting them at present

Trusts lawyer Tammy McLeod looks at what you need to consider when think your trust is no longer needed and you want to wind it up

Trusts lawyer Tammy McLeod looks at what you need to consider when think your trust is no longer needed and you want to wind it up

When suppliers agree to prevent, restrict or limit their supply or production into a market where they are competing, they are acting as an illegal cartel - even when market demand falls sharply causing oversupply

When suppliers agree to prevent, restrict or limit their supply or production into a market where they are competing, they are acting as an illegal cartel - even when market demand falls sharply causing oversupply

Demand for gold coins is high at present in the US and other major markets. The World Gold Council's Louise Street says this is due to gold's allure for long term safety, and peace of mind

Demand for gold coins is high at present in the US and other major markets. The World Gold Council's Louise Street says this is due to gold's allure for long term safety, and peace of mind

Diane Coyle highlights the risks of entrusting more decisions to machine-learning and artificial-intelligence systems

Diane Coyle highlights the risks of entrusting more decisions to machine-learning and artificial-intelligence systems

Mark Tanner looks at the remarkable rise of the community group buying movement in China, and assesses how businesses can tap into this powerful online channel

Mark Tanner looks at the remarkable rise of the community group buying movement in China, and assesses how businesses can tap into this powerful online channel

Yu Yongding explains why the authorities in China should not rush to tighten their fiscal and monetary stance

Yu Yongding explains why the authorities in China should not rush to tighten their fiscal and monetary stance

Now the US Fed has started speaking more openly about climate change, it should take a hard look at the tools it already has available. It will find some green monetary policies serve both the environment & the economy

Now the US Fed has started speaking more openly about climate change, it should take a hard look at the tools it already has available. It will find some green monetary policies serve both the environment & the economy

Eswar Prasad warns of a deepening growth divergence across countries and regions emerging from the pandemic

Eswar Prasad warns of a deepening growth divergence across countries and regions emerging from the pandemic

Powerdownkiwi marks his ten years commenting here with a Top 10, noting his message gets a more sympathetic hearing now, after another decade of obvious economic imbalance

Powerdownkiwi marks his ten years commenting here with a Top 10, noting his message gets a more sympathetic hearing now, after another decade of obvious economic imbalance

Thitinan Pongsudhirak shows how the recent military takeover in Myanmar could undermine ASEAN - and weaken regional stability more broadly, to China's advantage

Thitinan Pongsudhirak shows how the recent military takeover in Myanmar could undermine ASEAN - and weaken regional stability more broadly, to China's advantage

Mark Tanner sees the relations between China and the West becoming increasingly polarised, and working with issues sensitive to China will become an ever-more delicate balancing act for brands straddling markets in both spheres

Mark Tanner sees the relations between China and the West becoming increasingly polarised, and working with issues sensitive to China will become an ever-more delicate balancing act for brands straddling markets in both spheres

Lee Jong-Wha thinks the East Asia region will fail to achieve global dominance without unified, collective leadership

Lee Jong-Wha thinks the East Asia region will fail to achieve global dominance without unified, collective leadership

Willem Buiter refutes the notion that decentralised private cryptocurrencies could ever be a sensible investment

Willem Buiter refutes the notion that decentralised private cryptocurrencies could ever be a sensible investment

All rural sector groups are now more buoyant about the outlook for the agri economy, with both dairy farmers and sheep and beef farmers significantly more optimistic than last quarter

All rural sector groups are now more buoyant about the outlook for the agri economy, with both dairy farmers and sheep and beef farmers significantly more optimistic than last quarter

Cam Harper of Southern Cross Partners says there's lot of opportunity in P2P, but it’s a niche industry that will never really take on the banks and change the way lending works

Cam Harper of Southern Cross Partners says there's lot of opportunity in P2P, but it’s a niche industry that will never really take on the banks and change the way lending works

Steven Dooley doesn't see much lingering impact on the NZD from the Government's housing moves. But he does see it turning and supported by global growth and rising commodity prices

Steven Dooley doesn't see much lingering impact on the NZD from the Government's housing moves. But he does see it turning and supported by global growth and rising commodity prices

Gary Hughes points out that those who 'merely' add restrictive clauses to a mundane commercial contract risk becoming accidental cartelists. The consequences can be severe

Gary Hughes points out that those who 'merely' add restrictive clauses to a mundane commercial contract risk becoming accidental cartelists. The consequences can be severe

Anthony Grant points out that if you are paid to advise on trusts, you must make sure the initial settlor is aware of the meaning and effect of the Trusts Act 2019. The risks of consequences have risen

Anthony Grant points out that if you are paid to advise on trusts, you must make sure the initial settlor is aware of the meaning and effect of the Trusts Act 2019. The risks of consequences have risen

In periods of economic contraction and low rates, gold has generated relatively attractive returns compared to stocks and bonds, and improved risk-adjusted returns for Australian investors says Ray Jia

In periods of economic contraction and low rates, gold has generated relatively attractive returns compared to stocks and bonds, and improved risk-adjusted returns for Australian investors says Ray Jia

Kent Harrington highlights recent studies warning of social and political unrest following the current COVID crisis

Kent Harrington highlights recent studies warning of social and political unrest following the current COVID crisis

Nick Prince notes the British agriculture industry is confronting major policy changes and a sharp exposure to global markets. There will be opportunities for New Zealand but competition will be strong at a time when UK demand drivers are shifting quickly

Nick Prince notes the British agriculture industry is confronting major policy changes and a sharp exposure to global markets. There will be opportunities for New Zealand but competition will be strong at a time when UK demand drivers are shifting quickly

Zhang Jun urges the country's leaders to raise the retirement age and loosen family-planning rules

Zhang Jun urges the country's leaders to raise the retirement age and loosen family-planning rules