Breakfast briefing: Markets bet on a resolution
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news oil prices have slid…
Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire
In 1974, New York Times humorist Russell Baker identified a “pig in the python” working its way through…
Public sector cuts: Potential savings to be made with HR, payroll, technology shake-up
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has previously pointed to HR departments as a potential area to cut spending. “As…
Businesses welcome government loan scheme as gas supply runs ever lower
Green Building Council chief executive Andrew Eagles. Photo: Supplied / NZGBC Gas supply is running out and businesses…
The average Kiwi retires with $78k in KiwiSaver. For many women, it’s far less – Stuff
The average Kiwi retires with $78k in KiwiSaver. For many women, it’s far less StuffThe average KiwiSaver balance for…
Stability in the auto sector – Business
Consumers have remained upbeat about new vehicles despite the ongoing war between Israel, Iran, and the USA since…
Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war
The Bank of Israel lowered short-term interest rates for the third time in six months on Monday, citing…
Waioweka Gorge closures disrupt $190m in tradeable GDP a year: report
“Ongoing uncertainty [for] our businesses is killing our local economy,” Jones said. The report estimates about $524,000 a…
KiwiSaver satisfaction up but low-income savers and women risk missing out
And it’s younger people on incomes under $50,000 that are being hit hardest. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon…
ECB’s Stournaras says more restrictive monetary policy may be needed
Yannis Stournaras, governor of Bank of Greece, speaks at the European Central Bank (ECB)’s International Women’s Day 2026…
PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
The coming week appears to be macro-led, with U.S. economic data carrying the main calendar risk. Inflation, growth,…
3 African oil giants to benefit from Europe’s natural gas crisis if Hormuz disruptions persist for 1–3 months ahead of winter
The warning came from executives at Norwegian energy giant Equinor, who said prolonged shipping disruptions through the…