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Motu researchers on the political benefits of destruction, Bill's datatopia, why meddling governments make you happy, the productivity gap, the Fed and fiscal policy, scaling the depths of bad puns and more

Motu researchers on the political benefits of destruction, Bill's datatopia, why meddling governments make you happy, the productivity gap, the Fed and fiscal policy, scaling the depths of bad puns and more

Minxin Pei shows that while China may be relieved at the waning challenge from the West's concepts of a liberal democracy, they fear the new trade and globalisation challenges, and are very anxious about the security risks

Minxin Pei shows that while China may be relieved at the waning challenge from the West's concepts of a liberal democracy, they fear the new trade and globalisation challenges, and are very anxious about the security risks

Rabobank says 2017 will be a period of considerable change and uncertainty for New Zealand agriculture. Developments likely to have significant impact on the sector’s prospects for years to come

Rabobank says 2017 will be a period of considerable change and uncertainty for New Zealand agriculture. Developments likely to have significant impact on the sector’s prospects for years to come

Lower than expected wage growth reduced rate rise expectations in the US; EUR down on political instability as anti-establishment parties gain traction; JPY and gold up, in a risk-off environment

Lower than expected wage growth reduced rate rise expectations in the US; EUR down on political instability as anti-establishment parties gain traction; JPY and gold up, in a risk-off environment

As technology continues to upend established business models, Clayton Coplestone questions how index investors will fare during the era of disruption

As technology continues to upend established business models, Clayton Coplestone questions how index investors will fare during the era of disruption

Amy Duncan on getting the most from our ageing workforce, why we won't lose our jobs to robots anytime soon, the workplace collaboration vs competition debate and more

Amy Duncan on getting the most from our ageing workforce, why we won't lose our jobs to robots anytime soon, the workplace collaboration vs competition debate and more

John Ballingall shows that the new US President fails to understand basic economics and that it will be many of his core supporters who pay the cost of such an elementary policy mistake

John Ballingall shows that the new US President fails to understand basic economics and that it will be many of his core supporters who pay the cost of such an elementary policy mistake

Simon Papa bemoans the apparent absence of a true strategic approach at government level to FinTech and the financial services sector more broadly

Simon Papa bemoans the apparent absence of a true strategic approach at government level to FinTech and the financial services sector more broadly

A large international fund manager assesses the early signals from the new American administration and suggests how large investors are reading the changes

A large international fund manager assesses the early signals from the new American administration and suggests how large investors are reading the changes

NZD trading at 0.7280 USD and 0.9630 AUD after disappointing AU data; US markets look towards FOMC meeting and Non-farm payrolls; Asian markets subdued as nations celebrate Chinese New Year holiday

NZD trading at 0.7280 USD and 0.9630 AUD after disappointing AU data; US markets look towards FOMC meeting and Non-farm payrolls; Asian markets subdued as nations celebrate Chinese New Year holiday

NZ swap rates slightly lower across the curve; Greek 10yr yields up 39bps; US 10yr yields unchanged after trading in a tight range

NZ swap rates slightly lower across the curve; Greek 10yr yields up 39bps; US 10yr yields unchanged after trading in a tight range

NZD trading at 0.7290 USD and testing the 0.9650 mark against the AUD; USD DXY index changed little from yesterday after trading in a 1% range; equity markets down across US and EU

NZD trading at 0.7290 USD and testing the 0.9650 mark against the AUD; USD DXY index changed little from yesterday after trading in a 1% range; equity markets down across US and EU

2016 ends with tiny trade deficit in December, but below 10yr average for the month. Cheaper oil not enough to offset lower ag export falls

2016 ends with tiny trade deficit in December, but below 10yr average for the month. Cheaper oil not enough to offset lower ag export falls

NZD supported by positive risk sentiment. US Q4 GDP has firm core indicators. NZTWI approaching 80 and ten month high

NZD supported by positive risk sentiment. US Q4 GDP has firm core indicators. NZTWI approaching 80 and ten month high

NZGB bonds don't rally despite strong NZ Govt accounts. Opens up possiblility of fewer bond tenders. Eyes on US Fed

NZGB bonds don't rally despite strong NZ Govt accounts. Opens up possiblility of fewer bond tenders. Eyes on US Fed

Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government

Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government

Steeper local curves follow offshore shifts. NZGB yields rise more than swap. Eyes turn to major central bank reviews next week

Steeper local curves follow offshore shifts. NZGB yields rise more than swap. Eyes turn to major central bank reviews next week

Strong USD reverses NZD rally after strong CPI release; NZDAUD consolidates at the 0.9600 level; USD rises against all major currencies despite positive data in the UK and Germany

Strong USD reverses NZD rally after strong CPI release; NZDAUD consolidates at the 0.9600 level; USD rises against all major currencies despite positive data in the UK and Germany

NZDUSD currently trading at 0.7250, expected to rise on current risk appetite; Equities up across the US, Asia and Europe; USD continues to edge lower; AUD lower against the USD and NZD after lower than expected CPI

NZDUSD currently trading at 0.7250, expected to rise on current risk appetite; Equities up across the US, Asia and Europe; USD continues to edge lower; AUD lower against the USD and NZD after lower than expected CPI

Eyes on NZ CPI with markets ready to reset RBNZ rate outlook if surprised. Wheeler speech not expected to be influential. US yields rising, testing top of current range

Eyes on NZ CPI with markets ready to reset RBNZ rate outlook if surprised. Wheeler speech not expected to be influential. US yields rising, testing top of current range

George Friedman points out new US President Donald Trump faces a battle to implement his agenda due to his low approval ratings & the potential use of filibusters

George Friedman points out new US President Donald Trump faces a battle to implement his agenda due to his low approval ratings & the potential use of filibusters

United Future leader Peter Dunne 'congratulates' the new American President - and draws some parallels to New Zealand and the upcoming election

United Future leader Peter Dunne 'congratulates' the new American President - and draws some parallels to New Zealand and the upcoming election

NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week

NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week

Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"

Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"

ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils

ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils