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Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots

OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.

Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited

The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.

Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Business confidence falls as tariff turmoil takes a toll

The new survey still pointed to some signs of economic recovery.

Liam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to rise

OPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.

'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the up

Consumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations.

Inside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster

OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.

Liam Dann: Big OCR call today as tariff turmoil threatens NZ recovery

US trade policy may force a rethink on how low the OCR has to go.

Amid tariff turmoil, will the Reserve Bank cut again?

The RBNZ is due to make its first rate call since Adrian Orr's departure.

Liam Dann: NZ must hold its nerve amid the tariff turmoil

OPINION: Our economy faces yet another challenge to fragile recovery hopes.

‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs

Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland

'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

Inside Economics: Could Trump tariffs mean lower OCR, plus why house prices are just ‘plodding’

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.

ANZ Business Outlook: Slowly improving but it ‘isn’t easy’

Business confidence is steady but inflation pressures have risen, an ANZ survey says.

Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut

The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.