The ugly numbers showing why Auckland and Wellington have been in recession for two-and-a-half years – Inside Economics
That might need some explaining, but bear with me. The Performance of Service Index (PSI) doesn’t usually make…
Reserve Bank worries about inflation pressures building, risk of a recession
The Reserve Bank is growing increasingly anxious about price pressures building in the economy. Speaking in Sydney today,…
5 Subtle Recession Indicators Creeping Into Everyday Life
The economy has shown a major dip in the past year or so, leading to an increase in…
We’re just sitting here in Auckland feeling envious of the south
It’s Christchurch’s time to shine and geez is it shining. Living in Auckland right now feels like watching…
This economist studied 400 years of recessions. His bleak conclusion: stop trying to predict them
In the early 18th century, the American colonies suffered a depression-level economic contraction. There was no war. No…
The seven factors that will decide if the RBA raises interest rates on Tuesday
Hi, I’m business journalist Emily Stewart. I’m here to help you understand how key moments in the economy…
Mohammed El-Erian: Global recession could happen within a month if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The countdown is on: The global economy has four weeks, eight at most, if it is to avoid…
Recession, 20% Stock Market Plunge Likely by Year-End: Gary Shilling
Gary Shilling thinks there’s almost nothing that can stop a US recession this year. Loading audio narration… The…
Gen Z is rebelling against the economy with ‘disillusionomics’
What happens when a generation is raised on economic promises that never materialize? Gen Z may want to…
Budget is in the dark as Hormuz oil crisis upends economic outlook
It looks like the 2026 federal budget will have to be prepared over the next fortnight with the…
Fears of another lockdown amid fuel shortages and higher risk of global recession
Melbourne butcher Raj Gurung is preparing for the worst. He is concerned by predictions that the global economy…
A Recession Model That’s Never Been Wrong Just Hit 49%. That Was Before the Iran War.
The first few months of 2026 have been difficult for investors. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down…