Services sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contraction
“The industries that deal mainly in discretionary spending – accommodation, cafes and restaurants and cultural, recreational and personal…
Services sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contraction
BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich said the services sector was clearly feeling the effects of the conflict in…
ANZ now expects Reserve Bank to raise official cash rate in July
ANZ, New Zealand’s biggest bank, says it now expects three official cash rate (OCR) increases this year –…
Could NZ tap into energy from the ocean?
By Craig Stevens* “Same as it ever was” is a phrase that continues to resonate in 2026. The oil…
Crude oil price sparks Australia recession fears as unpredictability of Iran conflict continues
More than one million people would be jobless, inflation could double and Australia would plunge into a recession…
Economic stress scares off Australian homebuyers as auction clearances fall | Housing
Victor Baralos knows the power of an auction. He bid against 25 others to buy his home in…
MAS set to tighten monetary policy allowing Singdollar to strengthen, say analysts; Man City beat Chelsea 3-0: Singapore live news
A tribute to legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle reflects on the giant screen during the Indian Premier League…
If the war is really over, a number of currencies have some catching up to do
Summary of key points: – The post-war economic growth, inflation and therefore currency scenarios The RBNZ’s “hawkish hold”…
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: April 13-17
The unresolved Middle East conflict will remain center stage this week. It is having an immediate impact on…
Floating oil storage plunges, but renewed escalation in uncertainty dates the data
A sharp drop in floating storage reflects Middle East tankers restarting movement after ceasefire news, signalling easing disruption.…
Latest official fuel stocks info – how much does NZ have?
New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dipped slightly across petrol, diesel and jet fuel, new data shows, with 14…
Japan 10-year yield hits 29-year high as oil surge lifts inflation fears
Summary: Japan 10-year JGB yield hits 29-year high (2.49%) as oil shock builds US–Iran talks collapse and Hormuz…