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Liam Dann: How big is this global economic shock? How long will recovery take?
The word "unprecedented" isn't strong enough, writes Liam Dann.

QE Explainer: RBNZ move signals new era for economy
The Reserve Bank draws on New Zealand's collective wealth to stabilise money markets.

Anger erupts as Republicans and Democrats fail to end bailout stalemate
American politicians can't agree on how US$2 trillion should be spent.

$30b buy: Reserve Bank's emergency move to keep interest rates low
"The programme aims to provide further support to the economy."

Liam Dann: Why supermarkets aren't the scariest markets right now
Food supply is causing unnecessary panic but credit markets are a more serious concern.

Oliver Mander: Z Energy – safe haven or rocky shore?
Z Energy has had a sharp fall from grace since late February.

Coronavirus: Nine days of pain on the markets
How Covid-19 transitioned markets from peaks to unplumbed troughs in nine frantic days.

NZ Super Fund plunges $9 billion during coronavirus
Fund maintains the best strategy is to keep buying, despite large fall in its size.

Synlait profit falls more than expected
But the milk processor says it is still seeing no operational impact from Covid-19.

The 2020 recession is 'here and now' - S&P Global
NZ faces at least three quarters of negative growth, global recession now inevitable.

Analysis: Only way is down for petrol as oil slump deepens
Crude oil prices have slumped again as Saudis dig in for showdown with Russia.

NZX latest: Air NZ, Sky TV, Asset Plus, Kathmandu issue updates
Business community looks to keeping customers and staff safe.

Liam Dann: Banks have assured us of their value for years. Now's their chance to show us
Banks have long argued their strength is vital to society. Now's their time to prove it.

Coronavirus crash inspires newbie investors
More people are starting to invest as shares reach bargain prices.

Market meltdown: What fund managers do when cash is king
Fund managers say cool head key to seeing out market ructions.

Liam Dann: Bear roars as long bull market finally falls
The bear market has arrived and despite many warnings it was overdue, it's still a shock.

NZ stocks plunge, now down 20 per cent in a month
Auckland International Airport shares fell hard

Auckland Airport shares halted as it weighs up Trump's Europe travel ban
Auckland Airport to work out what travel ban means for its business.

Coronavirus crash: US market pounded on pandemic fears
Markets took a 7 per cent dive as coronavirus fears were ramped up.

Coronavirus crash? We're doing it, but why now?
Markets have crashed, but why now? And now what? Liam Dann looks at the historic sweep.

AFT guides to upper end of forecast as coronavirus boosts sales
Demand internationally has also been strong.

Aussie sharemarket hits bear territory after Wall St rout
Australian stocks have fallen sharply in response big falls on world markets.

Stock market plunge: Trouble looms for first home buyers relying on KiwiSaver
"Some settlements might not go ahead" - Bruce Patten.

Govt may guarantee loans to coronavirus-hit businesses
Finance Minister signals Government may guarantee loans to businesses if banks won't.

Liam Dann: Oil crash could be coronavirus GFC moment
A high stakes showdown between Russia and Saudi Arabia has rattled already weak markets

Who's got the best sav? We visit Nelson, Marlborough and the Top of the South
Great holiday tips for Nelson, Marlborough and the top of the South Island

Liam Dann: Why panic buyers reach for the loo paper
Meanwhile, manufacturers face real shortages that may cost jobs.

Plexure: the great little Kiwi company you've never heard of
In a world full of Amazons, Plexure is out to disrupt the disrupters.

Market Watch: Coping with the coronavirus correction
Market Watch: A big fall and increased volatility bring new opportunities for investors.