Why has your KiwiSaver bounced back even as the oil shock deepens? – Inside Economics
I know markets are often irrational, but the current disconnect seems to be taking that to extremes. What’s…
Unemployment preview: Economists predict jobs holding steady for now
“Higher-frequency indicators have pointed to a modest lift in jobs in recent months, though not outpacing the growth…
Now We’re Talking: Stephen K Amos show hits NZ Comedy Festival
Not that his sexuality had been a secret, but it wasn’t something he’d platformed, either, until a young…
Business confidence falls again, but shock of war may be easing – ANZ
However, it remained a very challenging time to run a business and the uncertainty of the outlook would…
Iran conflict: Treasury oil shock scenarios for inflation and rates – The Front Page
The best-case scenario is a short conflict with oil flow through the Gulf gradually resuming and oil prices…
US-Iran war and oil shock: What it means for markets and investors – Mark Lister
The US inflation rate jumped to a two-year high in March, while consumer sentiment has plummeted to the…
Inflation preview: Calm before the Iran war storm, price rises may have eased
“Over 2026, we expect inflation to increase significantly and uncomfortably.” ANZ senior economist Miles Workman is also picking…
The Middle East crisis has exposed New Zealand to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?
More than 80% of countries import at least 75% of the fertiliser they use. That means a disruption…
Whangārei Heads crash: Driver’s $25k ute written off by roaming cow
“I’m glad it didn’t suffer too long.” At least one other cattle beast was on the road and…
Markets rebound but oil shock tests how long the resilience can last – Generate Wealth Weekly
That resilience is now being tested following the announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one…
Iran blockade: Qantas outlines fare hikes, route changes, cuts after fuel price shock
Those margins had soared from US$20 ($34) a barrel in February to a peak of about US$120 since…
Iran war oil shock exposes urgent need to fix New Zealand energy security – Liam Dann
Here’s hoping. Obviously, if and when we can declare the conflict behind us, we will still be counting…