KiwiSaver managers face big tech calls
Some KiwiSaver managers are reducing how much exposure they want to big tech and AI in their portfolios.…
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
London — “It’s the economy, stupid!” The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind…
What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann
It doesn’t look like tension will end any time soon. But the weary world appears to have become…
‘It’s not going away’: The Stanford economist who called the AI entry-level jobs crisis early has the receipts
Last August, a team led by Stanford economist Erik Brynjolfsson published a deep look at the impact of…
ANZ economists forecast 3 OCR increases and 2% fall in house prices this year
ANZ New Zealand’s economists are still expecting the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) to hike the Official Cash Rate (OCR)…
Balearic economy showing signs of slowing down but is holding up well in the face of instability
The Balearic economy grew by 2.7% in the first quarter, a slowdown of two tenths of a percentage…
Vietnam: Strong growth but rising inflation risks – HSBC
HSBC portrays Vietnam as one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, supported by booming electronics exports and import-intensive manufacturing. However,…
10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in June 2026
Because diesel is so firmly ingrained in supply chains, higher costs spread swiftly across numerous industries, putting…
Reserve Bank of Australia: Gradual cooling supports steady policy – UOB
UOB’s Lee Sue Ann notes that Australia’s May labour data show a rebound in headline employment but softer…
Andalucía saw decline in eating out in 2025 due to higher housing and car expenses
Andalusian households spent an average of 30,826.97 euros in 2025, 2.26% more than in 2024. This reveals that…
Economics week ahead
U.S. week aheadWarsh speaking • Wednesday FOMC Chair Kevin Warsh is set to deliver his first “Fed speak”…
SpaceX stock has cooled. Hiring for space economy jobs hasn’t
Clearly, there’s money to be made in space. SpaceX’s historic initial public offering minted a $2 trillion company.…