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Jenée Tibshraeny: NZ unlikely to go down the path of the UK
Voters more likely to have tantrums over politicians' spending plans than markets.
Liam Dann: Brace yourself for an action-packed inflation reveal this month
Has inflation peaked? If it hasn't we're in trouble. All will be revealed this month.
Dollar dive: How bad is the kiwi's slump really?
The US dollar has surged, rocking currencies all over the world. How did the kiwi hold up?
The 'perfect storm' driving down the NZ dollar
'Financial markets have put fiscal policy on notice' - ANZ strategist.
Richard Prebble: Why the kiwi dollar has been slammed
Without a balanced budget and higher OCR, we're on the same path as Turkey or the UK.
Adrian Orr: Tightening cycle is 'well-advanced'
Adrian Orr notes 'every currency in the world is declining against the USD'.
What's behind the big kiwi dollar dive?
OPINION: Our editorial on the kiwi dollar falling sharply - just as travel opens up.
Unions float sweeping policy wish list ahead of election year
Govt investment bank and four-day work week trial among policy ideas proposed by the CTU.
Liam Dann: Where's the post-pandemic party?
Generation gap: Consumer confidence has bounced back fast - but only for the under-30s.
Gen Zers are now old enough to be your boss - what's their leadership style?
Yes, that cool 20-something Gen Zer is your boss - here's why that's not so bad.
'You literally hire what comes through the door': Trade bosses in race to recruit
Employers say it's an ongoing battle to find workers amid a 'mass exodus' of tradies.
Robertson assures CEOs workforce relief is on the way
Finance Minister expects immigration to slowly pick up.
Skills shortage – too many situations vacant
CEOs believe more must be done to meet New Zealand's significant skills shortage.
US Fed attacks inflation with another big hike and expects more
Officials have forecast the rate to hit 4.4 per cent by the end of the year.
How much the cost of living crisis will hurt your household
Double whammy of high inflation and higher rates could hit households in the next year.
Lessons so far from the world's biggest four-day work week trial
The four-day work week could be here to stay for many participating in trial.
Liam Dann: Goodbye Covid, now it's time to take our economic medicine
We beat recession and Omicron but the inflation fight still has a long way to go.
Mark Lister: Another shaky September with US Fed set to hike again
Comment: There's not much investors can do but strap in and go along for the ride.
Which seven $2m+ Auckland suburbs took $100,000 hit?
In the last quarter, 97 per cent or 194 Auckland suburbs had property value drops.
NZ escapes recession: Bigger-than-expected jump in growth
Major surge in economy defies merchants of doom.
Ratings agency S&P: NZ managed pandemic better than most
Inflation and house price correction remain risks to the economy, says S&P Global Ratings.
How economists reacted to house prices falling $322 a day
REINZ data shows house prices falling $322 a day last month.
Reserve Bank boss' tone turns hawkish after US retreat
How Adrian Orr's trip to Jackson Hole has influenced his thinking.
House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data
"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.
Brain drain deepens as net outflow continues
Annual net migration figures show New Zealand continues to lose workers.
Editorial: Get over thinking the global economy will return to pre-pandemic form
OPINION: Our editorial asks whether high borrowing costs and prices might be good for us.
The Great Resignation: An 'Excellent' way to stop your staff 'quiet quitting'
HR startup gains high-profile backers at home - and draws big names in the US.
Liam Dann: Running hot - what if the economy won't slow down?
For all the talk about recession the economy still seems to be running hot.
Opinion: Ageing population and immigration policy are bad for us all
Tim O'Loan: A cornucopia of problems require common solutions.
Market Watch: Why shares are falling again
Watch: Investors should prepare for the risk that inflation takes longer to beat.
Editorial: Falling house prices - and what it means for you
OPINION: Our editorial on falling house prices and a bombshell new report.
'Warning to the world': Why economists are watching NZ housing market
Houses in New Zealand are now in the minds of economists the world over.
Opinion: Economic firewood looks worryingly large and dry
If a spark does set off a bonfire on world markets, New Zealand will feel the heat.