What would Hastings look like if Heinz Wattie’s closed? – Nick Stewart
There is a saying: “The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it…
Japan debt interest payments forecast to triple by fiscal 2035 on rate rise
Bonds Higher borrowing costs to add to burden over time, Finance Ministry warns The Finance Ministry warned that…
Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’Sullivan
There is no outside agency – short of the International Monetary Fund – which is going to swing…
Higher tax take and lower spending improve Crown accounts: Deficit 22% smaller than expected
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Japan’s Takaichi finds ‘balance’ on fiscal policy: Moody’s analyst
Interview Fiscal consolidation expected to be sustained but slow amid structural challenges Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has…
Indonesia cracks down on industrial tax cheats as fiscal deficit widens
Economy Finance minister points at Chinese-backed steel and construction material companies Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa vows to…
Mizuho may reach 10% ROE target in fiscal 2025, 2 years early: president
Interview Japan financial group looks to build up cross-border M&A advisory role Mizuho Financial Group President Masahiro Kihara…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…
Inflation eased in November, coming in below forecasts
Trump speaks about affordability at McDonald’s forum President Trump joked that he was the “first former McDonald’s fry…
NZ sharemarket steady after half-year economic and fiscal update – Market close
Investors in the US are eagerly awaiting the delayed jobs and inflation report to get a gauge on…
‘Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right’: Nicola Willis hits back as debate reaches deadlock
Neither Willis nor Richardson can agree on a forum for the debate. In a statement, Richardson said she…
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis
“My message for Ruth Richardson is a very clear one, come and debate me face to face. Come…