Public sector shake-up threatens Wellington recovery and could push workers out, economist warns
Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon said that means the capital “is likely to bear the brunt” of the…
America’s Productivity Boom May Have an Unlikely Hero: WFH
America has been experiencing a productivity boom for the past five years, and economists are debating what’s driving…
Who’s the boss? A leading political economist on what has gone wrong in NZ
In March, National Party MP Maureen Pugh posted an invitation to a fundraising event offering dinner with Christopher…
Economist Gareth Kiernan warns fuel prices likely to stay above $3 a litre into 2027
“Even looking out into 2027, we think a reasonable working assumption is you’ve got petrol prices still around…
Moody’s downgrades New Zealand’s financial outlook to negative
“The outlook revision reflects our view that a substantial debt reduction is becoming more difficult to envisage, as…
Economist Cameron Bagrie weighs in on OCR debate over hike early or not to hike?
“[Neutral] is where the Reserve Bank’s neither got the foot on the accelerator or the brake. “If you…
ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
Economy China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO Dong He, chief…
Listen to The Country online: Fuel, fertiliser and freight in New Zealand
What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and…
S.Korea exports to rise most in nearly 5 years, imports also higher on Mideast conflict: Reuters poll
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL, March 30 (Reuters) – South Korea’s March exports probably rose at the strongest pace…
Bad move to channel EPF dividends into Account 3 for festive withdrawals, cautions economist | Malaysia
AN economist has cautioned against proposals to allow dividends from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to be transferred…
NZ economy not yet in recovery mode as job ads start to fall
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Treasury boss Iain Rennie on what’s required to bolster the books in the absence of high immigration and house prices
He made the same observation when the Herald spoke to him a year ago, noting the universality of…