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Market Watch: 1000 day bear market - surviving ‘the great malaise’

Markets aren't crashing but the long 'orderly correction' is testing investor patience.

US Fed keeps rate unchanged, but leaves door open to another hike

The benchmark rate is at its highest level in 22 years.

Job market, wage growth ‘cooling’ - what it means for interest rates

Labour market data lands softer than RBNZ expectations.

Unemployment up, wages rise as job market gets more ‘spare capacity’

Average wages were up significantly - but more people are out of work.

Election impact? Business confidence jumps in October

ANZ's Business Outlook survey suggests businesses liked the election result.

Vegans down but food spend goes up

Food service app use has 'plateaued' after strong growth.

Market close: High interest rates hurt NZ market

The Israel-Hamas war has created volatility in gold and oil prices.

Is unemployment on the rise?

Labour market data should point to inflation pressure easing.

Opinion: Giving voice to our future

OPINION: An opportunity missed.

Editorial: Signs of economic recovery

OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.

NZ global warming emissions creep up in first half of '23

Less reliance on coal, natural gas makes electricity generation star performer.

Does National have any hope of fixing the cost of living?

The new Government faces a big challenge in addressing the cost of living crisis.

Opinion: NZ needs an independent Parliamentary Budget Office

OPINION: Time for a Parliamentary Budget Office?

Stats NZ to add monthly inflation data on booze, fuel and travel to its offerings

Economists say getting reliable price data faster is critical.

NZ dollar drops after softer-than-expected inflation data

Surprise inflation stats lead some to wonder if cash rate cuts are on the way.

'Evil' inflation cooled slightly in third quarter

New inflation figure below most market expectations.

Post-election hangover: Inflation data to reveal scale of problem for new Government

The Consumers Price Index for the third quarter is due out on Tuesday.

Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy

Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.