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Liam Dann answers reader questions and digs through the week's economic news.
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Tough economy for another 12 months, warns economist
'There is little sign from the Reserve Bank of any relief this year.'
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
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Editorial: Inflation is not done yet, but there is some cause for hope
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Liam Dann: Why the big fall in inflation isn’t as good as it looks (and is Taylor Swift to blame?)
Westpac economists highlight the Swiftflation effect, BNZ urges RBNZ to shake it off.
Inflation falls to lowest rate since June 2021 - annual rate now 4 per cent
Inflation falls in March quarter.
Inside Economics: Is Nicola Willis in danger of doing a 'Liz Truss'?
Liam Dann answers reader questions and digs through the week's economic news.
House sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?
Be cool-headed, economist advises sellers as more homes go on the market.
NZ an export economy? We still have a way to go - report
NZ needs to earn more from exports to meet Kiwis' expectations of the standard of living.
Kiwis departing in record numbers but net migration gain remains high
New data shows movement both in and out of the country is running hot.
How far has inflation fallen? Economists place their bets
Quarterly Consumer Price Index data will give us a read on the inflation fight.
When should you pay off the mortgage, and when should you invest?
OPINION: There are advantages and disadvantages regarding this perennial question.
Liam Dann: Brace yourself, this week’s job-cut headlines are just the beginning
Unemployment remains low by historic standards but job losses still hurt.
'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade Me
Trade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.
Fruit and veges lead the way as food prices continue to fall
Latest Stats NZ data show fruit and vege prices fell 13.3 per cent over the past year.
Do we need to borrow more to pay for tax cuts?
An economist says new spending is debt-funded while we're in deficit.
Inflation under control by end of the year says RBNZ, market prices in first rate cut by August
No change for OCR but economists warn RBNZ tone remains 'hawkish'.
Inside Economics: Why are falling prices bad news? And the RBNZ’s plan to save cash
OPINION: Liam Dann answers your questions on the quirks and intricacies of economics.
Public Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansion
OPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.
Market close: NZ stocks slip again before OCR call, US inflation data
The New Zealand sharemarket was lower for the seventh time in eight trading days.
OCR preview: Cuts coming but no 'game changer' from RBNZ this week
Markets will be alert for any clues to how the RBNZ is viewing inflation.
Sasha Borissenko: How Brooke van Velden is making her mark on employment law
Why the Uber case was a huge employment protection win for the underdog.
Liam Dann: It’s time for Luxon to lead like a CEO
The PM needs to call time on negativity and lean into his natural management style.
'Do we go across the ditch?': Scarce Wellington jobs leave people looking elsewhere
Capital's job market already tough before public sector redundancies.
Liam Dann's Market Watch: The surprising stat that points to a Wall Street boom... and is Bitcoin back for good?
The big Bitcoin comeback and Wall Street's strong start to the year.
Opinion: Fast-tracking for infrastructure fix needed right now
OPINION: The Govt has a plan for our damaged economy, but it requires some refinement.
Inside Economics: Can our ageing population kill inflation? Is it the end for Honey Puffs and cash?
OPINION: Iconic brands go, cash use declines, but AI may not cause mass job losses.
Who wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists say
Falling prices are a good thing, surely? Think again, experts say.
Transpower CEO Alison Andrew to step down
Alison Andrew has worked in the role for 10 years.
Cooking the Books: Why self-employed workers need a different plan for retirement
As times get tougher, many are giving up on KiwiSaver.
‘Darkest before the dawn’: Spots of light show through recession gloom - ASB economist
The next few months will be tough, but there some positive signs emerging.