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The sheer size of the US Government’s internal budget deficit in 2019, which will require a significant increase in the supply of Treasury Bonds, will be a major US dollar negative in the future

The sheer size of the US Government’s internal budget deficit in 2019, which will require a significant increase in the supply of Treasury Bonds, will be a major US dollar negative in the future

Tom Maasland & Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts take a look at the promises and challenges of open banking for banks

Tom Maasland & Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts take a look at the promises and challenges of open banking for banks

Under-supply and over-supply - the things that drive most markets also drive the online dating 'market', says Joanna Davies. Basic economics, she suggests

Under-supply and over-supply - the things that drive most markets also drive the online dating 'market', says Joanna Davies. Basic economics, she suggests

A fresh approach to personal savings is the only way to stop our slide into inequality and low productivity, argues Robert MacCulloch

A fresh approach to personal savings is the only way to stop our slide into inequality and low productivity, argues Robert MacCulloch

Rabobank says New Zealand's dairy exports are facing brighter export prospects as prices rally on unfavourable weather in other countries, and trade frictions damage supply

Rabobank says New Zealand's dairy exports are facing brighter export prospects as prices rally on unfavourable weather in other countries, and trade frictions damage supply

Tom Maasland and Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts delve into the impacts and influence of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation for banks

Tom Maasland and Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts delve into the impacts and influence of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation for banks

Tom Maasland & Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts put a spotlight on what the Privacy Bill means for New Zealand banks

Tom Maasland & Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts put a spotlight on what the Privacy Bill means for New Zealand banks

Although corporate bond values have nearly tripled in 10 years, much of that growth is in emerging markets. While a correction seems likely as defaults rise, Susan Lund says the shift toward bond financing is actually a welcome development

Although corporate bond values have nearly tripled in 10 years, much of that growth is in emerging markets. While a correction seems likely as defaults rise, Susan Lund says the shift toward bond financing is actually a welcome development

Markets closed the week out weaker with currencies all down against the USD; NZD remains on the back foot against the USD, from the decline from 0.7050 with further downside expected; NZD making gradual gains against the AUD

Markets closed the week out weaker with currencies all down against the USD; NZD remains on the back foot against the USD, from the decline from 0.7050 with further downside expected; NZD making gradual gains against the AUD

Weak business confidence in New Zealand's public policy makers could trigger a currency downgrade if Thursday's GDP data shows an evaporating growth track

Weak business confidence in New Zealand's public policy makers could trigger a currency downgrade if Thursday's GDP data shows an evaporating growth track

Brendon Harre says to solve our housing shortage the simplest solutions should be tried first, such as reducing taxes and removing impediments on building decent housing. Taxing housing more won't deliver more housing

Brendon Harre says to solve our housing shortage the simplest solutions should be tried first, such as reducing taxes and removing impediments on building decent housing. Taxing housing more won't deliver more housing

Peter Zámborský looks at the opportunities for foreign businesses presented by partnering in joint ventures in China's less developed provinces

Peter Zámborský looks at the opportunities for foreign businesses presented by partnering in joint ventures in China's less developed provinces

Trade war talks will dominate headlines over the week; FOMC will no doubt hike rates this week on the 14th; NZD continues to trade within the tight range band of 0.7050 and 0.7000 key support this month

Trade war talks will dominate headlines over the week; FOMC will no doubt hike rates this week on the 14th; NZD continues to trade within the tight range band of 0.7050 and 0.7000 key support this month

Here are the likely responses in the currency markets to the NZD from the various forces that are about to play out, from local data, to capricious American policy jerks, to ECB tapering

Here are the likely responses in the currency markets to the NZD from the various forces that are about to play out, from local data, to capricious American policy jerks, to ECB tapering

Matt Gibson explains how bitcoin works and the role blockchain technology plays in in its existence

Matt Gibson explains how bitcoin works and the role blockchain technology plays in in its existence

The current trade spat is about more than economics. Minxin Pei says while China might avoid a trade war in the short term, the longer term will bring escalating tension, possibly even a full-blown cold war

The current trade spat is about more than economics. Minxin Pei says while China might avoid a trade war in the short term, the longer term will bring escalating tension, possibly even a full-blown cold war

On the off-chance the Government doesn’t fix the housing crisis tomorrow, what can they offer millennials - who’ll think they will be renting forever? Robbie Nichol investigates.

On the off-chance the Government doesn’t fix the housing crisis tomorrow, what can they offer millennials - who’ll think they will be renting forever? Robbie Nichol investigates.

Rebecca Sellers urges New Zealand consumers & businesses to have their say in the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law

Rebecca Sellers urges New Zealand consumers & businesses to have their say in the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law

Federated Farmers' member survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks holding at about 80% positive, but sharemilker satisfaction is down sharply

Federated Farmers' member survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks holding at about 80% positive, but sharemilker satisfaction is down sharply

Stephen Roach explains the political appeal of the Trump Administration's nonsensical approach to trade with China

Stephen Roach explains the political appeal of the Trump Administration's nonsensical approach to trade with China

Although the immediate threats are priced in to the value of the NZD, markets are forgetting that our currency does get safe-haven benefits during debt crises in other regions

Although the immediate threats are priced in to the value of the NZD, markets are forgetting that our currency does get safe-haven benefits during debt crises in other regions

Lee Jong-Wha says rapid population aging is a serious threat to Asia’s long-term economic prospects. However Asian economies can mitigate these risks and become more productive, resilient, and dynamic than ever

Lee Jong-Wha says rapid population aging is a serious threat to Asia’s long-term economic prospects. However Asian economies can mitigate these risks and become more productive, resilient, and dynamic than ever

Already-stressed farmers will need to use all resources available to cope with the added impact of mycoplasma bovis. Their personal resilience faces a severe test

Already-stressed farmers will need to use all resources available to cope with the added impact of mycoplasma bovis. Their personal resilience faces a severe test

Infometrics Brad Olsen says higher fuels prices throttle economic activity. New future regional taxes may have the same impact that rising crude prices are already having. Crude prices may fall, but taxes never do

Infometrics Brad Olsen says higher fuels prices throttle economic activity. New future regional taxes may have the same impact that rising crude prices are already having. Crude prices may fall, but taxes never do

Local Government Minister signals need to move to a new regulatory system for water services

Local Government Minister signals need to move to a new regulatory system for water services