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Jarden Brief: US markets continue to claw back losses

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

Sick leave increase essential in Covid times, say experts

Covid means the doubling of sick pay entitlements is more important than ever say experts.

New sick leave laws start tomorrow: Why unions say they don't go far enough

Tomorrow, changes to double sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days come into effect.

Jarden Brief: Netflix struggles after missing earnings guidance

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

Ben Kepes: The great irony of the farmer protest

Ben Kepes sees a missed opportunity in the "Howl of a Protest".

Woman fired after relationship with boss ended awarded nearly $25,000

Woman who worked to pay off cell phone gets $25,000 after boyfriend/boss fires her.

Opinion: What markets fear more than the Delta variant

Strain is increasing on economies around the world.

Jarden Brief: US markets bounce back after horror session

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves shakes.

Kiwis choosing to work from home sick instead of taking sick leave

There's a huge cost to the employer when the wrong leave pass is redeemed.

'Monstrous': Inflation shock catches economists by surprise

Inflation has surged and markets now see a 90 per cent chance of a rate hike next month.

Ben Kepes: It's okay to be vulnerable in business

Feelings of inadequacy and mental health strain are more common than many realise.

Economist: Why the cash rate rise will affect just about everyone

Reserve Bank held the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 per cent yesterday.

The major factor causing inflation to stifle US economy

Supply chain bottlenecks are leading to price hikes.

US Fed chairman's prediction on inflation

Inflation has become a major concern around the world.

Jarden Brief: Apple looks to move into the buy now pay later sector

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

OCR tipped to rise in August, Reserve Bank to stop printing money

The official cash rate remains unchanged but economists now expect hikes by August.

NZ has reached 'peak milk', Fonterra CFO warns

Growth in the dairy industry can only go so far.

Electric Kiwi blames 'perverse' wholesale market for Aussie focus

Electricity retailer attacks regulator and warns Government it is focusing on Australia.