Market soars and economists upgrade outlook on move to level 1
Share markets soared and economists revised their forecasts as optimism took hold today.
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Market close: NZX50 back in positive territory on recovery optimism
The benchmark index is now 0.1 per cent higher than it started the year.
What crisis? NZ stockmarket soars, now close to where it started the year
What crisis? Investors have decided to look through all the chaos of 2020
'Let's capitalise on brand Jacinda and our Covid-free status': Think tank
Govt needs to drop its 'fortress New Zealand', argues business leader Roger Partridge.
Mary Holm: Into the upside-down world of negative interest rates
Could people be paying banks to hold their money, and banks paying people with mortgages?
Mary Holm: Escaping Auckland? Making rural life work
Rural paradise is hard to achieve, but there are options for a couple leaving Auckland.
Market close: Air NZ shares rise 8.6% as it targets further savings
But NZ shares fell as a rising kiwi dollar cut short a week-long rally.
Market Watch: Shares soar through political turmoil
Share investors continue to view the world's recovery more optimistically than most.
Market close: NZ shares extend rally as investors eye Covid recovery
New Zealand shares joined a global rally.
Mary Holm: Caught in a storm, but we're still far from sinking
It's rough out there, but that's no reason to believe that shares are too risky to trust.
How much capital will Air NZ need to raise?
Will Air NZ's potential capital raise be the biggest to date?.
Reserve Bank predicts largest GDP fall in 160 years
The economy has suffered a deep shock due to coronavirus.
'Second wave' of job losses coming - here are 14,000 already gone
With cuts affecting low paid workers, the next wave will creep 'higher up the food chain'
NZ shares shed early gains on fears over US-China tensions
Sky Network Television led the New Zealand market lower.
NZ shares buoyed by Mainfreight's upbeat outlook
New Zealand shares were led higher by Mainfreight.
ASB Securities hit with $80,000 fine for 14-year privacy breach
The New Zealand Markets Disciplinary Tribunal censured the online share trading platform.
Trustpower trims dividend, forecast for Covid impacts
Trustpower is picking a modest lift in operating earnings.
NZ shares rise as investors eye re-opening world economy
Tourism Holdings led the local market higher.
Port bosses question power-flexing in new Govt Bill
Port chief executives highly critical of Shane Jones' proposed forestry legislation.
NZ shares gain in light trading as investors eye US-China tension
Oceania Healthcare led the local market higher.
Australia handling Covid consequences better than NZ: PM's advisory council
The Business Advisory Council has delivered a cutting message to PM Jacinda Ardern.
Milford expert on Budget 2020: 'It's how, not how much'
Budget opens potential, but implementation will determine success, writes Mark Riggall.
'Massive bankruptcies' in two-year global meltdown: expert
Covid-19 is set to have a long-term impact on the economy.
Continuous Disclosure: Warning over company dividends
Dividends are at risk of being canned or staying flat as companies weigh virus-effect.
Mary Holm: Invest or pay off the mortgage? The balance is changing
With mortgage rates so low, wouldn't it be better to put your money into a share fund.
Mary Holm: Should I stick with the market through its ups and downs?
Ride the wave — wherever it takes you.
NZ shares edge lower as investors digest QE, Covid fund
The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 14.48 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 10,730.68.
Wall Street shares plunge: Jerome Powell issues warning
The Federal Reserve Chair has warned about the threat of a prolonged recession.
Reserve Bank leaves door ajar for negative NZ interest rates
RBNZ holds official rate at 0.25 pct but asks lenders to prepare for a shift below zero.
FMA to company bosses: Be brave and we'll be forgiving
Directors must front foot liquidity concerns, says Financial Markets Authority chief.
RBNZ hikes bond buying to $60 billion, expects mortgage rates to fall
The Official Cash Rate is staying at 0.25 per cent.
RBNZ ramping up bond buying as market braces for Govt's wall of debt
Huge wall of bonds about to hit the market