Fed chair Powell to give high-stakes speech at Jackson Hole amid Trump attacks | Federal Reserve
For months, the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, has ignored demands from Donald Trump to cut interest rates…
Which region has the highest KiwiSaver balance?
Where you live might make a difference to your KiwiSaver balance. Photo: RNZ / Hingyi Khong Data from…
IMF Ranks Kazakhstan Above Russia in GDP Per Capita for 2025
Kazakhstan is now richer than Russia. That is according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund,…
ZIM Warns of Weak Peak Shipping Season as Freight Rates, Volumes Slide
Count ZIM as another logistics bellwether that indicates this year’s peak shipping season will leave much to be…
In China’s crippling price wars, an old law’s revision seeks ‘sustainable equilibrium’
It has been a tumultuous couple of months for Alex Xu’s company – a solar panel manufacturer based…
Housing, environment and AI: Key takeaways from the economic roundtable
The federal government’s economic roundtable has finished, after three days of talks at Parliament House involving economists, employers,…
Japan’s National CPI rises 3.1% YoY in July, Core CPI climbs more than expectedÂ
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.1% YoY in July, compared to the previous reading of 3.3%, according…
Timber industry challenges: Rising costs and global headwinds test resilience
The lack of demand, combined with increased running costs from electricity, compliance and insurance, meant sawmills felt the…
Coalition attacks ‘ominous’ tax changes; Spender welcomes review – AFR
Coalition attacks ‘ominous’ tax changes; Spender welcomes review AFRWhat is the superannuation performance test and why does the Treasurer…
Powell to deliver Jackson Hole speech Friday. What Wall Street expects
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver what almost certainly will be his last keynote address…
Timber industry braces in troubled times
Building consents are down 20,000 since 2022. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The timber industry is battening down…
Timber industry braces in troubled times
Building consents are down 20,000 since 2022. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The timber industry is battening down…