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![Inflation speeds to 4pc on GST hike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inflation speeds to 4pc on GST hike
New Zealand consumer prices rose 2.3 per cent as expected in the three months ended December 30, mainly reflecting the hike in GST.
![<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPI
The New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.
![NZ business bouncing back, oh so slowly: NZIER](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ business bouncing back, oh so slowly: NZIER
The economy rebounded in the December 2010 quarter, after contracting in September, according to the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion.
![<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi faces heavy start to 2011 against greenback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi faces heavy start to 2011 against greenback
The New Zealand dollar faces pressure in its first full week of trading in 2011 as support for the greenback is bolstered by upbeat US data and renewed fears about European debt.
![NZ dollar dips but rallies to US74 35c](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar dips but rallies to US74 35c
The New Zealand dollar recovered yesterday from a fall triggered by weaker than expected growth data for the September quarter.
![<i>Bernard Hickey :</i>Why Australian banks are crucial if NZ goes bankrupt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Bernard Hickey :</i>Why Australian banks are crucial if NZ goes bankrupt
What would happen if the world judged New Zealand Inc was unable to service its debts?