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Credit-supply expansions play a key role in subsequent recessions. Households take on more debt when lenders make it more available or more affordable, which drives up aggregate demand – that is, until the music stops

Credit-supply expansions play a key role in subsequent recessions. Households take on more debt when lenders make it more available or more affordable, which drives up aggregate demand – that is, until the music stops

Andrew Johnson says it is after-inflation, after-tax returns that matter. They are important for many investors, including savers with inflation-plus objectives and charitable organisations that reserve for the impact of inflation on their capital

Andrew Johnson says it is after-inflation, after-tax returns that matter. They are important for many investors, including savers with inflation-plus objectives and charitable organisations that reserve for the impact of inflation on their capital

New research from Motu Economic and Public Policy Research finds a very dynamic construction sector with a lot of staff changing firms and many companies both entering and exiting the industry

New research from Motu Economic and Public Policy Research finds a very dynamic construction sector with a lot of staff changing firms and many companies both entering and exiting the industry

Stephen Roach says look at the real nature of the US savings-short economy to understand why 'momentum' won't carry it far, and why a tariff wall won't help

Stephen Roach says look at the real nature of the US savings-short economy to understand why 'momentum' won't carry it far, and why a tariff wall won't help

Yu Yongding argues that whatever challenges it faces, the PBOC must stay the course, and convince markets China really is committed to a floating exchange-rate regime

Yu Yongding argues that whatever challenges it faces, the PBOC must stay the course, and convince markets China really is committed to a floating exchange-rate regime

The NZD drifted lower late last week to a low of 0.7270 against the USD during the NY session to close the week at 0.7292; NZDAUD lost ground; USD retraces recent losses; NZD to look to offshore data for direction this week

The NZD drifted lower late last week to a low of 0.7270 against the USD during the NY session to close the week at 0.7292; NZDAUD lost ground; USD retraces recent losses; NZD to look to offshore data for direction this week

Clive Smith reminds investors bonds are still the asset class that puts the 'balance' in a balanced portfolio, and diversification of bond premiums is likely to become more important as volatility rises across the global investment market

Clive Smith reminds investors bonds are still the asset class that puts the 'balance' in a balanced portfolio, and diversification of bond premiums is likely to become more important as volatility rises across the global investment market

There’s no commitment to fix anything in Trump's US$1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, DCReport's Terry H. Schwadron argues

There’s no commitment to fix anything in Trump's US$1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, DCReport's Terry H. Schwadron argues

Effective working capital funding options are being shielded from SMEs says Terry Haydon. Professional accountants have a duty to their clients to ensure they know about all relevant alternatives, especially cost-effective ones

Effective working capital funding options are being shielded from SMEs says Terry Haydon. Professional accountants have a duty to their clients to ensure they know about all relevant alternatives, especially cost-effective ones

Michael Reddell is worried about the emphasis on rail projects in the new regional development strategies, defying reason and evidence in an effort to make us poorer, holding back national productivity prospects

Michael Reddell is worried about the emphasis on rail projects in the new regional development strategies, defying reason and evidence in an effort to make us poorer, holding back national productivity prospects

Geopolitical expert, Professor Alan Dupont, shares his view on the likely results of the current power struggles between the US , China and Russia and the implications for investors

Geopolitical expert, Professor Alan Dupont, shares his view on the likely results of the current power struggles between the US , China and Russia and the implications for investors

Blockchain’s ability to prove ownership of an asset through its immutable distributed ledgers has many uses in financial services. Ronal Prasad explains how it works

Blockchain’s ability to prove ownership of an asset through its immutable distributed ledgers has many uses in financial services. Ronal Prasad explains how it works

Guardians of NZ Super say the Fund stood at $37.9 bln as at December and has returned 10.5%, after costs, since its inception in 2003

Guardians of NZ Super say the Fund stood at $37.9 bln as at December and has returned 10.5%, after costs, since its inception in 2003

Countries around the world are broke, and this will have dire consequences for future generations, warns Laurence Kotlikoff. He says the only way to fix things is to put everything 'on the books'

Countries around the world are broke, and this will have dire consequences for future generations, warns Laurence Kotlikoff. He says the only way to fix things is to put everything 'on the books'

NZ Initiative's John McMahon draws some lessons New Zealand should heed from a flawed water management plan in Australia

NZ Initiative's John McMahon draws some lessons New Zealand should heed from a flawed water management plan in Australia

NZD remains near 6 month highs against the USD with momentum still to the upside; NZD also continues to gain support over the AUD, trading to a Friday high of 0.9345; AUDUSD remained supported throughout last week

NZD remains near 6 month highs against the USD with momentum still to the upside; NZD also continues to gain support over the AUD, trading to a Friday high of 0.9345; AUDUSD remained supported throughout last week

Ultra-loose monetary policy stopped being appropriate long ago says Germany's Jürgen Stark, and the ECB's refusal to normalise policy faster is drastically increasing the risks to financial stability

Ultra-loose monetary policy stopped being appropriate long ago says Germany's Jürgen Stark, and the ECB's refusal to normalise policy faster is drastically increasing the risks to financial stability

Xero's Lena Hesselgrave on Aussie banks under the spotlight, Barnaby Joyce's contradicting public and private life, the Australian Treasury's open banking push, the question of whether health insurance is a con, and more

Xero's Lena Hesselgrave on Aussie banks under the spotlight, Barnaby Joyce's contradicting public and private life, the Australian Treasury's open banking push, the question of whether health insurance is a con, and more

Farmers now have negative perceptions of the economy, farm profitability, farm production and farm spending. Farm debt levels have increased and fewer farms are debt-free

Farmers now have negative perceptions of the economy, farm profitability, farm production and farm spending. Farm debt levels have increased and fewer farms are debt-free

With higher living standards, Chinese citizens will demand far more personal freedom and political accountability. The most fundamental challenge for Beijing is to govern while excluding electoral democracy

With higher living standards, Chinese citizens will demand far more personal freedom and political accountability. The most fundamental challenge for Beijing is to govern while excluding electoral democracy

NZD closed the week higher against the USD and should appreciate if a risk-on move occurs; NZDAUD market continues to be choppy with a move down to 0.9170 possible; AUD on the back foot against the USD

NZD closed the week higher against the USD and should appreciate if a risk-on move occurs; NZDAUD market continues to be choppy with a move down to 0.9170 possible; AUD on the back foot against the USD

With Russia showing the way on how cyber tactics and subterfuge can upend democracies, China will surely be taking pages from the Kremlin's playbook says Kent Harrington

With Russia showing the way on how cyber tactics and subterfuge can upend democracies, China will surely be taking pages from the Kremlin's playbook says Kent Harrington

As 2018 progresses we are moving ever closer to the date when payment for today’s recovery will fall due. The recent market gyrations suggest awareness of the inevitable reckoning is already beginning to dawn

As 2018 progresses we are moving ever closer to the date when payment for today’s recovery will fall due. The recent market gyrations suggest awareness of the inevitable reckoning is already beginning to dawn

General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the central banks' bank, says authorities must be 'prepared to act against the invasive spread of cryptocurrencies'

General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the central banks' bank, says authorities must be 'prepared to act against the invasive spread of cryptocurrencies'

Driverless cars are all the rage right now and you don’t have to be a Google or Tesla to have your head in the game, The Spinoff's Jihee Junn discovers

Driverless cars are all the rage right now and you don’t have to be a Google or Tesla to have your head in the game, The Spinoff's Jihee Junn discovers