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Liam Dann: NZ’s GDP per capita problem is about to solve itself – that’s not good news
NZ faces a long stint of low growth unless we shift the dial on migration or productivity.
Mary Holm: How to split your mortgage when refixing
OPINION: With interest rates on the way down, what should you do?
Key economic indicator turns positive in NZ for first time in two years
An upwardly sloping NZ yield curve is jolting people out of a 'survive to 25' mindset.
10 lessons top economists learnt from the Covid years
Liam Dann asks leading economists what they learned from the pandemic.
US short-term bond yields fall below longer-term
Financial Times: A shift in US bond yields has left many investors guessing.
Liam Dann: Business failures have hit levels not seen since the economy was booming. What gives?
OPINION: The number of business failures is accelerating, yet confidence is rising.
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?
OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?
House prices average $1.108m in August for Auckland’s biggest agency
Prices stable as new listings climb; agency says cheaper mortgages might help.
Financial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holders
Signs financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.
Darcy Ungaro: Is this the right time to buy a house?
OPINION: Renting looks a better deal than buying for now – but not for long.
Are we at 'peak bad' for the economy?
Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.
Business confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZ
ANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Darren Shand on what he learned from 20 years as All Blacks manager
What can businesses learn from the world of high-performance sports?
Bank-switching among mortgage holders hits record high
The Commerce Commission believes banks could still make it cheaper for customers to leave.
Inside Economics: Goodbye inflation, hello deflation (already?)
OPINION: And what does 'soft landing' actually mean? Liam Dann asks.
Vulcan slashes dividend after 55% profit plunge
Vulcan blames high interest rates and inflation for its sharp fall in earnings.
Asia shares edge up before inflation tests, oil gains after Israel-Hezbollah rocket salvos
Shares crept cautiously higher, oil prices climb after Israel-Hezbollah rocket fire.
Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years
OPINION: Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, potentially boosting market performance.