Below Greece’s big few, there’s chaos
The financial results of Greece’s bigger enterprises, mainly systemic banks and industries, which were released en masse at…
Japan January unemployment rate 2.7% vs 2.6% prior
Prior was 2.6%Jobs-to-applicants ratio 1.18 vs 1.19 expectedPrior ratio 1.19 Japan’s unemployment rate held at 2.6% for four…
Wellington economy struggles as rest of country starts to bounce back, figures show
But the employment figures are worse, with warnings the labour market shows “no sign of picking up”. “We…
‘Live’ chance of interest rate hike at March RBA meeting amid oil price spikes affecting inflation, governor says – The Guardian
‘Live’ chance of interest rate hike at March RBA meeting amid oil price spikes affecting inflation, governor says The…
Dire petrol price prediction for Aussie drivers as Commonwealth Bank warns of economic ‘consequences’
The conflict could put pressure on Aussie households and the RBA to raise rates sooner. (Source: Getty) Renewed…
Labour ‘seriously considering’ reintroducing dual RBNZ monetary policy mandate
Labour Party finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds is “seriously considering” reintroducing maximum sustainable employment to the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy…
Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?
In the run-up to this year’s ‘two sessions’ – the annual meetings of China’s top legislature and political…
Market optimism exceeds appropriate levels; inflation could be “the skunk at the party.”
Dimon recently stated that given the ongoing emergence of risks such as conflicts in the Middle East, the…
RBC’s Bullock: An oil supply shock could add to inflation pressures
Board uncertain if financial conditions sufficiently restrictive to return inflation to midpoint of target in reasonable timeframe Range…
ASX falls on Middle East war; gold miners retreat, Woodside turns down
The Australian sharemarket slipped from Monday’s record high as investors weighed the potential impact of rising oil prices…
Power, prices and the politics of profit
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Breakfast briefing: The cost of war will hit inflation soon
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news the world has suddenly…