NNew Zealand Read More Labour market warning signs as unemployment climbs to 5.4% – The Front PageFebruary 4, 2026 It means 165,000 people were unemployed last quarter – a quarterly increase of 5000 people. Minister of Finance…
EEconomy Read More Labour lambasts coalition over job figuresFebruary 4, 2026 The Labour Party says the government is in denial about the damage it has done to New Zealand’s…
HHeadlines Read More Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for BlenheimFebruary 4, 2026 Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions…
EEconomy Read More How Vietnam Became Southeast Asia’s Top Tourism Destination with a 20.4% Surge in Foreign Visitors in 2026February 4, 2026 Home » TOURISM NEWS » How Vietnam Became Southeast Asia’s Top Tourism Destination with a 20.4% Surge in…
EEconomy Read More Tariff removals bring relief – RBCFebruary 4, 2026 The recent de-escalation of trade tensions between Canada and China is expected to provide relief for Canadian agricultural…
EEconomy Read More Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%February 4, 2026 Photo: RNZ Unemployment rises to 10 year high of 5.4 percent 15,000 jobs added in quarter, but workforce…
EEconomy Read More Renminbi versus the dollar: China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominanceFebruary 4, 2026 China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at…
EEconomy Read More Newsletter: ‘Super Mario’ returns at another moment of European economic reckoningFebruary 4, 2026 Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Mario Draghi provided a taster on Monday of the message he’s…
EEconomy Read More Russian Investment Growth Stalls as High Rates Deter New ProjectsFebruary 4, 2026 Investment growth in Russia has stalled, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told senators Tuesday, signaling an end to…
EEconomy Read More What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators | Greg JerichoFebruary 4, 2026 Has there been an interest rate rise more desired by some economists and commentators despite no real reason,…
EEconomy Read More Cost of living WIN for households as grocery prices fall to 4 per cent — the lowest level for nine monthsFebruary 4, 2026 Grocery price inflation fell to four per cent in January, marking its lowest level since April. The inflation…
EEconomy Read More German 30-year borrowing rates hit the highest level since 2011February 3, 2026 German 30-year bund yields just rose to the highest since 2011, at 3.55% in something of a warning…