Liam Dann: Inflation missing in action despite strong economy
Inflation numbers for the December quarter were well below market expectations
Inflation numbers for the December quarter were well below market expectations
The rock star economy will do fine under new management, says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham
Data out this week is expected to show inflation remained subdued in the December quarter.
COMMENT: Higher dollar softening the blow of oil prices but not so good for dairy farmers.
The request for protection was opposed by much of the domestic US solar industry
IMF urges politicians and regulators to take action
COMMENT: Income inequality is increasing within countries but narrowing between them.
COMMENT: Demographia affordability survey hints at progress but real test is yet to come.
The poorest 1.4 million people (30 per cent), got barely 1 per cent of the wealth.
Optimism at Hong Kong Financial Forum an antidote to funk pervading NZ business.
The NZ dollar's new-found strength may not last.
Comment: History suggests that the next recession is not far off.
A trade war between China and the US could have devastating economic consequences.
New Zealand's debt has topped half a trillion dollars.
New Zealand forecast to become world's 51st largest economy in 2018.
COMMENT:Capital-rich economy offers so many more opportunities than a capital-starved one.
Fights brew over Korean washing machines, Spanish olives and Chinese aluminum foil.
2017's growth has to be considered in the context of last year's declines, expert warns.
Historical revision of GDP tells the good times were even better than we thought.
COMMENT: Bitcoin's value has surpassed NZ's GDP, but that's a bad comparison.
Infamous Jordan Belfort has slammed Bitcoin, labelling the cryptocurrency a "huge danger".
Watch: New SkyCity chair Rob Campbell joins us at the pub to talk about kinder capitalism
Changing the way home loans work could rein in property's ups and downs, say authors.
Treasury expects new Government's plans will lift economic activity.
PM Jacinda Ardern speaks on the half-yearly economic update and family package.
The Families Package will kick in in July 2018.
The 100-day plan has been factored into new forecasts but not the coalition deals.