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Markets news
Business confidence falls as tariff turmoil takes a toll
The new survey still pointed to some signs of economic recovery.
RBNZ makes whopper currency trade to boost crisis-time firepower
The bank's foreign currency intervention capacity hits a record $26.7 billion.
Stock Takes: NZ shares are down, but not out
New Zealand's sharemarket is in correction mode, but is faring better than others.
Market close: NZ sharemarket up but Pacific Edge waits for coverage confirmation
The NZ sharemarket had risen 0.51% after trading today.
Market close: NZ sharemarket rises as Trump backs down on Fed chair
Ryman Healthcare shares fell after underwriters sold shares at a loss.
Inside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Shares news
Market close: 'Extremely light volumes' as NZ stocks recover
The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 0.74% to 12,107.54 as 90 stocks gained.
Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
'Roller coaster ride': NZ shares dip amid global market turmoil
Ebos Group fell 6.38% to $36.10 after a $217m institutional placement.
Currency news
RBNZ makes whopper currency trade to boost crisis-time firepower
The bank's foreign currency intervention capacity hits a record $26.7 billion.
Jenée Tibshraeny: How US indebtedness is trimming Trump's wings
Market turbulence is seen as more than a bout of volatility.
Crypto news
Trump family pushes further into crypto, starting another venture
New York Times: Two of Trump's sons have invested in a new bitcoin-mining company.
‘Natural fit’: Kiwi crypto firm snapped up by Australian giant
The merger creates Australasia’s second-largest crypto platform by trading volume.
North Korea steals $2.6b as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist
Hackers used phishing emails to access Bybit’s cold wallet, Chainalysis reported.
Stock Takes
Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.
Stock Takes: NZ shares are down, but not out
New Zealand's sharemarket is in correction mode, but is faring better than others.
Commodities news
Gold hits $3500 as stocks rebound amid trade war fears
Gold has set a series of records in recent weeks.
Chicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI
Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says.
China halts critical exports as trade war intensifies
New York Times: Tap turned off on rare minerals and magnets used in EVs, chips, aerospace.
Business news
Former FMA chief Rob Everett to chair Simplicity
Rob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
PropertyUpdated
NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges
The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.
Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win
Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.
More markets news
Market turmoil drives NZ dollar sharply higher
The New Zealand dollar has rallied sharply amid turmoil on international markets.
'Major loser': Trump's Fed comments shake Wall Street
Dow, Nasdaq slide more than 3%.
Chicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI
Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says.
Fed chief warns Trump's tariffs could stoke inflation, hurt growth
Nasdaq slides 4.5% after Powell's warning.
Market close: NZ stocks weather two earnings downgrades to end firm
New Zealand stocks ended strongly, despite earnings downgrades and offshore trends.
Gloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery falters
GDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.
China orders airlines not to take any more Boeing deliveries
Trump accuses Beijing of reneging on a deal with US aviation giant.
Market close: Trump keeps markets jittery
Investors remain cautious as Trump effect continues. NZME falls 2.7%
'Cool heads, steady hand on the tiller': RBNZ responds to trade war
Paul Conway says the Reserve Bank won't overreact.