Slow recovery: Why it’s too late for the economy to save National now – Liam Dann
There’s no shortage of big long-term structural issues to worry about. But the structures that maintain our short-term…
‘Need to start punching above our weight’: Whanganui’s economic development reset
Then, it had annual council funding of $2.81 million, and the move was hoped to save $900,000. The…
Why self-employed workers are falling behind in KiwiSaver – Nadine Higgins
Not only do they contribute less, but fewer also contribute at all. Just 44% of people who work…
Where to Invest: 7 Safe-Havens As Hotter Inflation Hits US, SocGen Says
Hotter inflation is likely coming for the US. Luckily, there are a few places where investors can hide,…
Euro recovers as Eurozone inflation stays firm
EUR/USD trades near the 1.1530 area during Friday’s American session, consolidating after a strong rally off intraday lows.…
Tax revenue up $3.85 bil. in June on higher incomes, property market
Apartment buildings are seen in Seoul from Namsan, July 19. Yonhap Korea’s tax revenue rose by 5.5 trillion…
Portugal is one of the countries with the most gold per capita in the world
Data from the investment research platform BestBrokers indicates that Portugal has reserves of 36.81 grams of gold per…
China: Growth drift and export reliance – Rabobank
Rabobank strategists highlight renewed weakness in China, with official PMI data showing both manufacturing and non-manufacturing back in…
The upside of downsizing: Chinese youth leave the rat race for more affordable small towns
For five years, Alice Zheng, a former bank loan reviewer, followed the path expected of many young Chinese:…
Infometrics names Gareth Kiernan as Acting Managing Director
Infometrics today announced Gareth Kiernan as Acting Managing Director of Infometrics, alongside his role as Chief Forecaster within…
China retail May 2026: Market down -21.8%, Leapmotor breaks record, BYD down -37.2%, VW off -43.3% – Best Selling Cars Blog
Leapmotor breaks its volume record in May thanks to the new A10 crossover. Today we can share with…
Consumer confidence perks up to best level in five months
Consumer confidence has improved to its best level since February as a period of peace in the Middle…