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![Net migrant inflow at 10-year high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Net migrant inflow at 10-year high
Jump in arrivals will put further pressure on Auckland and Christchurch housing stocks, says economist.
![China tourist rules tipped to boost spending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
China tourist rules tipped to boost spending
New rules in China could cut the number of tourists coming to New Zealand but those who do come should spend more.
![Migration climbs to 10-year high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Migration climbs to 10-year high
New Zealand had its highest net gain of migrants in more than 10 years last month, as even fewer Kiwis left for Australia.
![Liam Dann: Are you ready for the economic boom?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Liam Dann: Are you ready for the economic boom?
Kiwis need to brace themselves for an economic boom, writes Liam Dann, because after years in the doldrums we may not be prepared for the rebound that's coming.
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Shutdown: Will the damage last?
It's going to take a lot more political bungling to do any permanent damage to America's reputation or wreck its financial markets.
![US House shutdown plan fails; now Senate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US House shutdown plan fails; now Senate
Time growing desperately short, US Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown after a last big attempt by House Republicans abruptly collapsed.
![Standoff risk to revival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Standoff risk to revival
Brinkmanship in the US threatens the business and consumer confidence on which its economic recovery depends, says AMP chief economist Bevan Graham.
![NZ dollar 'would suffer' in US debt default](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar 'would suffer' in US debt default
A United States debt default would drive a substantial fall in the New Zealand dollar's value, say currency strategists.
![Reserve Bank defends new loan limits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reserve Bank defends new loan limits
In a speech to the Property Council this morning the Reserve Bank's deputy governor has gone on a charm offensive over its LVR restrictions.
![Oz home-loan approvals drop for first time this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Oz home-loan approvals drop for first time this year
Australian home loan approvals have fallen for the first time this year, but economists expect the housing sector to strengthen in the months to come.
![US stand-off pushes NZ dollar up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US stand-off pushes NZ dollar up
The NZ dollar has continued edge amid the ongoing stand-off between US legislators which is threatening a default on debt obligations of the world's biggest economy.
![Peter Lyons: Applause for Reserve Bank's LVR move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Peter Lyons: Applause for Reserve Bank's LVR move
We need to recognise our vulnerability in the global economy, writes Peter Lyons. The Reserve Bank should be applauded for trying to bring us to our senses.
![Xero shares hit record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Xero shares hit record
Xero is starting to "come up on the foils and sail away" while its massive US rival is "struggling to move online".