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ANZ's Sandeep Parekh probes whether we should be worried that the New Zealand yield curve has been inverted recently

ANZ's Sandeep Parekh probes whether we should be worried that the New Zealand yield curve has been inverted recently

Infometrics' Nick Brunsdon points out that the secret to building more houses seems to be building them smaller. A compositional shift is behind the reversal of the trend

Infometrics' Nick Brunsdon points out that the secret to building more houses seems to be building them smaller. A compositional shift is behind the reversal of the trend

Following strong market fundamentals and healthy returns in the current season, Rabobank analysts still see a very positive outlook and upside for sheepmeats, despite the usual caveats

Following strong market fundamentals and healthy returns in the current season, Rabobank analysts still see a very positive outlook and upside for sheepmeats, despite the usual caveats

Fathom Consulting's Brian Davidson worries about the wisdom of a pre-emptive Fed rate cut. But then he decides to chill out, with apologies to Bob Marley

Fathom Consulting's Brian Davidson worries about the wisdom of a pre-emptive Fed rate cut. But then he decides to chill out, with apologies to Bob Marley

Christine Lagarde’s departure from the International Monetary Fund represents a golden opportunity to reconsider its global role. What should her successor's priorities be?

Christine Lagarde’s departure from the International Monetary Fund represents a golden opportunity to reconsider its global role. What should her successor's priorities be?

Central banks are the "only game in town," maintaining ultra-low interest rates in the absence of counter-cyclical fiscal policies. A new approach to macroeconomic management is needed

Central banks are the "only game in town," maintaining ultra-low interest rates in the absence of counter-cyclical fiscal policies. A new approach to macroeconomic management is needed

Motu researchers on a forest-eating coalmine, cheating on exams, scootering drunk or stoned, treating cannabis addiction, and the best sort of team for initiating new ideas…

Motu researchers on a forest-eating coalmine, cheating on exams, scootering drunk or stoned, treating cannabis addiction, and the best sort of team for initiating new ideas…

The United States has the resources to create a better capitalist system, and it is clear which policies can improve wellbeing. But the country needs to elect a president and Congress that can build this system

The United States has the resources to create a better capitalist system, and it is clear which policies can improve wellbeing. But the country needs to elect a president and Congress that can build this system

Will Christine Lagarde have the same powers over markets and politicians as the wizardly Mario Draghi? A great deal hangs on this question says Fathom's Erik Britton

Will Christine Lagarde have the same powers over markets and politicians as the wizardly Mario Draghi? A great deal hangs on this question says Fathom's Erik Britton

If you think the Sino-American negotiations over trade, technology, and related issues appear to be back on, don't hold your breath. Beijing has settled in with a long term strategy

If you think the Sino-American negotiations over trade, technology, and related issues appear to be back on, don't hold your breath. Beijing has settled in with a long term strategy

Law News reviews the growing body of work building to update our insurance law. It has started with the Culture & Conduct review, will cover disclosure issues, and may tackle conflicted remuneration

Law News reviews the growing body of work building to update our insurance law. It has started with the Culture & Conduct review, will cover disclosure issues, and may tackle conflicted remuneration

When the risks of international engagement are more obvious than ever, China faces questions about whether – and to what extent – it should open up its economy to the rest of the world. At stake is up to US$37 tln in economic value by 2040

When the risks of international engagement are more obvious than ever, China faces questions about whether – and to what extent – it should open up its economy to the rest of the world. At stake is up to US$37 tln in economic value by 2040

Grant Hewson and Patrick Senior say litigation is 'almost inevitable' to provoke more progress on climate change and Councils and ratepayers are in the firing line

Grant Hewson and Patrick Senior say litigation is 'almost inevitable' to provoke more progress on climate change and Councils and ratepayers are in the firing line

The enforcement of e-commerce terms and conditions have not been tested in New Zealand courts yet. Can firms bind online customers with such terms, and how will 'fairness' standards apply?

The enforcement of e-commerce terms and conditions have not been tested in New Zealand courts yet. Can firms bind online customers with such terms, and how will 'fairness' standards apply?

Despite the latest truce between the US and China, the world is in a dangerous phase of great-power competition. Smaller powers such as European and Pacific-Rim countries stand no chance of fair and open trade unless they form a united front

Despite the latest truce between the US and China, the world is in a dangerous phase of great-power competition. Smaller powers such as European and Pacific-Rim countries stand no chance of fair and open trade unless they form a united front

Following through on its commitment for 'reform and opening up' requires China to find ways to manage escalating tensions with the US and avoid a costly – and potentially devastating – reconfiguration of the global economy

Following through on its commitment for 'reform and opening up' requires China to find ways to manage escalating tensions with the US and avoid a costly – and potentially devastating – reconfiguration of the global economy

Under Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia has become a haven for companies eager to circumvent the trade war. This does not bode well for America’s ability to enforce its tariffs against China – or for Cambodia’s future

Under Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia has become a haven for companies eager to circumvent the trade war. This does not bode well for America’s ability to enforce its tariffs against China – or for Cambodia’s future

New Zealand’s focus on wellbeing, rather than GDP, may have the best of intentions. But if GDP does not increase, there will be less funding for its grand schemes, less overall wellbeing, worse environmental performance, and weaker human capital

New Zealand’s focus on wellbeing, rather than GDP, may have the best of intentions. But if GDP does not increase, there will be less funding for its grand schemes, less overall wellbeing, worse environmental performance, and weaker human capital

It is not true that Japan's experience proves that Modern Monetary Theory works, as some have argued. But increasing deficit-financed spending, in Japan and elsewhere, may still have merit, despite inflationary risks

It is not true that Japan's experience proves that Modern Monetary Theory works, as some have argued. But increasing deficit-financed spending, in Japan and elsewhere, may still have merit, despite inflationary risks

Facebook's proposed digital currency and global payments systems raise serious concerns. The new world of frictionless international currency flows sets the stage for severe and chronic capital-market volatility

Facebook's proposed digital currency and global payments systems raise serious concerns. The new world of frictionless international currency flows sets the stage for severe and chronic capital-market volatility

Joanna Davies discovers for herself that social and location settings can determine talent traits; and even today they can be twist outcomes no matter how hard you try if you don't have them

Joanna Davies discovers for herself that social and location settings can determine talent traits; and even today they can be twist outcomes no matter how hard you try if you don't have them

The weak state of the global economy conceals an even gloomier story: the worsening plight of the world’s poorest people. Slower growth will make their climb out of poverty even harder; Ceyla Pazarbasioglu is worried

The weak state of the global economy conceals an even gloomier story: the worsening plight of the world’s poorest people. Slower growth will make their climb out of poverty even harder; Ceyla Pazarbasioglu is worried

Sheep, beef, horticulture farmers drive improved rural sentiment, as expectations of rising product demand grow. But better market vibes are countered by worries over Government policy twists

Sheep, beef, horticulture farmers drive improved rural sentiment, as expectations of rising product demand grow. But better market vibes are countered by worries over Government policy twists

Steve Tsang says China has lessons to learn from the recent enormous Hong Kong protests that highlighted citizen fears for their way of life and Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s gross mismanagement

Steve Tsang says China has lessons to learn from the recent enormous Hong Kong protests that highlighted citizen fears for their way of life and Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s gross mismanagement

Motu Policy Fellow Catherine Leining says the Zero Carbon Bill would put in place a process to resolve the hard climate change issues facing all sectors and give businesses and investors the certainty they need to invest in transformation

Motu Policy Fellow Catherine Leining says the Zero Carbon Bill would put in place a process to resolve the hard climate change issues facing all sectors and give businesses and investors the certainty they need to invest in transformation