BDBDEconomyNZ dollar climbs back above US83cThe New Zealand dollar rose above 83 US cents after US equity markets snapped their slide on the back of a commitment from the Federal Reserve that it would keep interest rates near zero for at least two years to stimulate the ailing American economy.09 Aug 08:45 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ shares down 3 per centNew Zealand shares are still falling this morning, with the local market down 3 per cent after big overnight losses on US and European exchanges.08 Aug 11:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Meltdown moments temporarily suspendedOverwhelmed by virtual rubber-neckers such as myself the recently upgraded NZX website froze on Monday morning.08 Aug 09:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar falls as Wall Street sinksThe New Zealand dollar extended its decline against the greenback after a global equity and commodity markets slumped in reaction to the US credit downgrade.08 Aug 08:40 PM
BDBDEconomyWall St plunges - Dow down 5.5pcWall St has followed European markets sharply down overnight, with the Dow Jones falling 5.5 per cent, the Standard & Poor's 500 index down 6.6 per cent and the Nasdaq down 6.9 per cent. 08 Aug 08:22 PM
EconomyWarning for NZ as global stocks fallThe Dow has plummeted 4.4 percent overnight, dropping below the 11,000 level for the first time since November, as markets continued a global sell-off. It comes as Standard and Poor's warns New Zealand is among the countries that could suffer...08 Aug 08:00 PM
EconomyNZ stocks steady after early fallsThe New Zealand stock exchange closed today down 2.78 per cent after sharp falls earlier today, but more markets around the world are continuing to suffer from investor concerns about the downgrading of the US credit rating.08 Aug 06:11 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateUS debt downgrade reflects 'blatant abuse' of its global position08 Aug 03:34 AM
EconomyNZ facing potential export driven slowdownStandard & Poor's is warning that New Zealand may face an export-driven slowdown, due to weaker demand or lower export prices.08 Aug 02:31 AM
EconomySmall investors flee as NZX dropsUpdate: The NZX-50 has fallen 2.7 per cent today, as smaller investors spooked by global uncertainty, sell out. The ASX opened down 2.2 per cent.08 Aug 01:02 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar rises after US credit rating downgradeThe dollar has risen against the greenback after the United States lost its top credit rating, recently trading at 84.14US cents. 07 Aug 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateLatest turmoil could hit local bank costs says BNZ The US and European sovereign debt crises will likely push up the cost of funding for NZ banks, the head of the BNZ says.07 Aug 08:00 PM
EconomyEU leaders move to stabilise economyFrance and Germany have moved to try and head off fresh market turmoil this week, by saying they want action to safeguard Europe's single currency. 07 Aug 07:45 PM
AirlinesLies, spies and flights of fancySpies, jail sentences, hidden assets, a famous explorer - a former MP's bid to build a high-tech stealth helicopter has more twists than a combat mission, reports Karyn Scherer.07 Aug 05:30 PM
