Global debt has hit a record high of $152 trillion, meaning we could be heading toward stagnation or recession, the IMF has warned.

The New Zealand dollar dipped as an upbeat US report kept investors optimistic the Fed will raise interest rates.

Wall Street rose in a broad rally with the price of oil on an unexpected drop in US stockpiles and better-than-expected data.

The IMF has released its latest outlook for the global economy. Here are eight charts that show the challenges the world faces in the coming years.

The pound has fallen to a 31-year low against the US dollar, but how low can it go? Experts are divided.

The NZD fell to a seven-week low as weaker prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction weighed on the outlook for our biggest export.

New Zealand shares followed Wall Street lower on renewed speculation the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year.

New Zealand commodity prices rose for a fifth month in September, driven by dairy.

The Commerce Minister's comments come after analysis of the eight largest KiwiSaver schemes showed just three revealed the full fee cost.

Wall Street declined as comments from US Federal Reserve underpinned bets the central bank will raise interest rates.

The New Zealand dollar rose to its highest level against the British pound in decades.

Tim Bennett took on a challenging role, but market participants say NZX's performance has been disappointing.

The New Zealand dollar gained against the British pound as Prime Minister Theresa May announced timeline to quit the EU.

Wall Street and US Treasuries moved lower as better-than-expected data on US manufacturing.

The New Zealand dollar gave up gains against the British pound in quiet trading in currency markets.

John Key has signalled a rapid and unexpected rise in interest rates and "something big that happens internationally" as the biggest threats to the NZ economy.

The board says the takeover bid is "opportunistic" and doesn't represent fair value for the company.

The kiwi was little changed as the prospect of a smaller settlement by Deutsche Bank with US authorities eased market fears.

What is going on in the banking industry? The big questions answered.

The long-time CEO of Wells Fargo has been grilled by lawmakers over hundreds of thousands of sham bank accounts.

The New Zealand dollar followed stocks on Wall Street.

Wall Street dropped, with financial and health care stocks leading the way.

New Zealand shares rose as global markets were encouraged by reports of a deal to ease the glut of crude oil.

The children and babywear retailer's revenue sank with store closures and a struggling international wholesale business.

Trading by Goldman Sachs has come under the scrutiny of lawyers representing Milford Asset Management portfolio manager Mark Warminger

The man who co-led Deutsche Bank for three years until July last year, was careful not to mention the gigantic elephant in the room.

The dollar was little changed after top Federal Reserve officials did little to change market perceptions

Oil prices jumped, while stocks on Wall Street rose, on a report that OPEC reached an agreement to limit output.

The New Zealand dollar fell from its overnight highs, to be little changed after stronger-than-expected US consumer confidence.

Wall Street advanced after a report showed US consumer confidence climbed to the highest level in nine months.