
Liam Dann: Jobs market may be worse than it looks
There are cracks appearing in New Zealand's strong labour data. Should we be worried?
There are cracks appearing in New Zealand's strong labour data. Should we be worried?
Calls for Grant Robertson to launch emergency economic stimulus are unrealistic.
COMMENT: When the HOS launched, the economy was booming but confidence was also low.
The RBNZ has released an independent review of its proposal to lift bank capital ratios
COMMENT: Growth is slowing but there is hope on the horizon.
COMMENT: Our currency is off almost 10 per cent in six months - how low will it go?
ANZ economists expect slowing growth will force three more official cash rate cuts.
Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.
COMMENT: Call's gone out for govt to stimulate growth. Should we tax less or spend more?
COMMENT: Calls from economists for more govt spending will suit Labour in election year.
COMMENT: If inflation is higher than interest paid you'd be crazy to keep, save or invest.
Adrian Orr says we need to get used to a world of low rates.
Does a double cut in the official cash rate leave enough in the tank for a real crisis?
We say: Monetary policy has lost its power. Record low rates leave economy vulnerable.
Economists' interest-rate outlooks getting increasingly gloomy as market woes escalate.
COMMENT: Will safer banks mean higher costs? Let's not let Aussie spin dominate debate.
COMMENT: Committees so often make inconsistent, confusing and downright wrong decisions.
COMMENT: Is the world in transition to something better, or something worse?
Comment: Mythology is a great narrative but what does that mean for my interest rate?
COMMENT: Entrepreneurs and KiwiSavers will be hit if capital gains tax goes ahead.
Adrian Orr: The story Tāne Mahuta holds a warning for our biggest banks.
COMMENT: Are we near the end of a cycle? Or has something fundamentally changed?
News of Trump's discussions about Jerome Powell prompted rebukes from lawmakers.
COMMENT: We tend to see pessimism as a healthy view.
We spend all year worrying about soaring petrol prices - why have they suddenly plunged?
What does the lowest unemployment rate in 10 years really mean for the economy?
COMMENT: Why do markets get spooked at Halloween?
The financial sector still regards itself as 'too big to be allowed to fail'
Global debt levels are at all-time highs, limiting our options if growth stalls.