Markets with Madison: The inflation race
Central banks are in a global race to get inflation under control. The Reserve Bank of NZ was first to hike amid Covid, but it may be the last to cut. Video / NZ Herald / Carson Bluck / Getty
Central banks are in a global race to get inflation under control. The Reserve Bank of NZ was first to hike amid Covid, but it may be the last to cut. Video / NZ Herald / Carson Bluck / Getty
OPINION: All of the new Government's obvious economic paths look challenging.
Shopping's December doldrums confirmed just as Kathmandu, Torpedo7 outline struggles.
'The work-from-home thing is not working any more for businesses.'
The Warehouse Group just sold Torpedo7 for $1 after buying it for $55.2 million. While Kathmandu’s sales are struggling. Where to now for woeful retailers? Video / NZ Herald
New minister Matt Doocey wants tourism to boost the economy - but maybe without Govt help?
Unlocking real value from AI could add $26 billion to GDP, says new report
The hunt for a permanent CEO continues, but interim boss appointed.
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
Buildhub, another labour hire business, had 60-70 staff. They were all sacked on Friday.
Figures show a big surge in room supply is pushing prices down in some cities.
The commission's last report warns of the need to prepare for economic disruption.
Market conditions, the phasing of new main buildings take a toll on the business.
China's multipronged approach to boosting investor confidence isn't working.
Speculative traders have amassed a $US8.7b bet on further gains, the largest ever.
The Prime Minister said he was willing to make some 'tough choices'.
Sales growth in consoles and mobile apps hit as outlook clouds for $326b sector.
Soaring premiums are a de facto ‘carbon price’ on consumers as the weather gets worse.
'All they did was inject another level of risk ... the CEO is not the problem here.'
Performance in the three months to end of 2024 was described as 'above expectations'.
Fletcher shocked the market with an unexpected $120 million first-half loss.
New Stats NZ data shows unprecedented levels of migration continue in both directions.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis used one of Labour's favourite phrases in a recent speech.
Despite high net gains we may have passed the peak
Subdued consumer prices, card spending and housing data will give RBNZ pause for thought.
'We both realise the buck stops with us. It’s in the best interests for us to hand over.'
OPINION: Lies, damned lies and ministerial briefings on regional development.
Despite a monthly rise, annual price increases were the lowest since November 2021.
Electronic card transaction data for January showed a bump in spending.
Resilience in price pressures comes as Federal Reserve considers when to cut rates.