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Jarden Brief: Another chipmaker wants a slice of the hot stock action

Nasdaq and Dow Jones down as debt debate starts, but chipmaker upbeat.

US-China tensions have upended global order, Jamie Dimon warns

Financial Times: The situation is worse now than during the Cold War, says JPMorgan boss.

A 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmers

Fonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.

Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices

New reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out

The ‘new norm': Are home loan borrowers getting used to higher interest rates?

Signs are there, but a mortgage broker says there is worse to come for some.

Business confidence rebounding, but is it too soon for Reserve Bank’s inflation fight?

The construction sector is reporting an improved outlook, according to the ANZ survey.

F&P Healthcare cleared for $275m land deal, 104ha expansion

The new site will be a second R&D and manufacturing campus to grow operations.

Pyjama party: Qantas launches new weapon in battle to fill flights to New York

The Australian airline will start Auckland-New York flights on June 14.

RBNZ 'comfortable' with where mortgage rates are at

The deputy Reserve Bank governor foresees a period of interest rate stability.

Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD

The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.

What we get wrong about ageing and work

Financial Times: No consistent evidence that older workers are any less productive.

Hard to Find Books will survive 'but it won’t be easy'

Warwick Jordan says Kiwis should continue to experience the magic of second-hand books.

White House reaches deal with Republicans to avert US debt default

Financial Times: Compromise legislation still needs to pass both chambers of Congress.

Recession busters: Tourism industry helping dig NZ out of a hole

Sector boss identifies wins and losses with the Government.

The stark ‘de-risking’ choice facing economies

Financial Times: Nations must strengthen multilateralism to avoid economic decoupling.

Locals oppose boatshed, ramp scheme for $22m Herne Bay home

'Massive thing will dominate the wee public bay, its foreshore and the Herne Bay coast.'