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NZ dollar rises as weak US data spurs QE3 talk
The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback on bets that weaker US data will force Fed chair Ben Bernanke to unveil a third round of quantitative easing.
Wall St investors find value in beaten down stocks
Investors found some value among beaten-down stocks on Wall St overnight as they picked up shares of Apple and IBM amid hope the Fed will announce new measures to shore up the US economy.
Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth
Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond
Peter Lyons: Trade truths behind great milk 'rip off'
Having lots of cows and sheep is no guarantee that we will get cheap milk and meat.
Cheap imports see bed factory jobs go
Cheaper imported furniture means job losses at part of company owned by makers of Sleepyhead beds.
World markets down as Euro talks disappoint
Disappointment about the outcome of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy ruled investor sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic overnight.
Kiwi dollar tipped to gain as equity markets recover
The New Zealand dollar may rise this week, as equity markets recover from a three-week selloff following the US credit rating downgrade.
Japan's economy shrinks 1.3 per cent
Japan's economy shrank an annualised 1.3 per cent in the latest quarter, beating market expectations of a 2.7-per cent contraction.
NZ dollar climbs above US83c as equities rebound
The New Zealand dollar rose back above 83 US cents this morning, as global equity markets rebounded strongly for the second time this week.