Watch NZ Herald Focus: Liam Dann says the Reserve Bank will be criticised as a blunt and unwieldy weapon - but there's a need for action.

COMMENT: As the world's economic bogeyman low inflation has been swamped this year by global political turmoil.

The bargains might seem nice, but low prices are not great news.

COMMENT: New Zealand's economic history matches the line chart for our net migration flow through the years, writes Liam Dann.

COMMENT: At a meeting in Zurich on Saturday central bank governors from around the world pledged to support financial markets to avoid Brexit contagion.

COMMENT: All those Facebook shares, Twitter hashtags and Snapchat videos couldn't save Britain's youth from being the big losers in the Brexit referendum.

COMMENT: The political fallout will be equally dramatic as Britain and the EU work through whatever plan they have for the break-up.

As it looks plausible that the Brexit vote could win on Friday, it's worth considering the economic implications, writes Liam Dan.

COMMENT: The big question is whether Fieldays still provides an accurate barometer for NZ's agriculture sector and by proxy the wider economy.

COMMENT: Contrast between Finance Minister and PM has some questioning whether this is a political marketing job, writes Liam Dann.

Today - The Prime Minister says the average income is going up and he may adjusted tax thresholds to compensate.Jarryd Hayne announces his retirement from the NFL and Beyonce's new range of women's sportswear is made in sweatshops.

Nearly 60 per cent of Auckland houses sold to foreign buyers went to Chinese investors, new data shows. But the revelation hasn't come without criticism.

COMMENT: Broadly the banks have strong balance sheets but New Zealand's private debt levels are high and rising.

COMMENT: Last week we found out Auckland's house price boom was back from the dead like the monster in a B-grade horror movie.

COMMENT: If there is an upside to the dairy downturn it might be the economic incentive it provides for New Zealanders to try new things.

COMMENT: The fact that New Zealand's trust regime is caught up in the midst of it all will be a surprise to many Kiwis.

After reporting strong half-year results, Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings is addressing media gathered at the co-operative's headquarters in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

LIAM DANN: Homeowners may already be subsidising farmers as banks eye big losses in the dairy sector.

Bond markets are spooked, credit risk is on the rise and banks stocks are being sold, writes Liam Dann.

Wall St stocks and oil have slumped again amidst growing talk of recession risk for both the US and the world, writes Liam Dann.

Like three quick wickets in a test match on an otherwise lifeless pitch, this week's monetary policy statement suddenly has a bit of an edge to it.

COMMENT: The line between a good profit and a poor one is now so fine that we regularly hear retailers blaming the weather for bad results, writes Liam Dann.

Liam Dann asks, when do we reach peak cranes? At what point do the silhouettes on the skyline become an ominous warning of an impending economic crash rather than a sign of economic confidence?

There are those who say you can never have too many unicorns. But others fear that increasing numbers may be a bad omen.

The way Steve Hansen and the All Blacks have performed provides a shining example for the business world.

Shares have taken a battering and Kiwis are embracing streaming services.

The rise of Asian culture in Auckland, as February's Lantern Festival and this month's Diwali celebrations illustrate good fun and good energy to the city.

I feel for the Labour Party as it angsts over whether to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership, writes Liam Dann. Supporting trade deals has become extremely socially awkward.

Focus on whether the Fed will raise rates this calendar year has become something of a national obsession.

No news was not good news when the US Federal Reserve left rates on hold last week.