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Oil price jump brightens fragile global markets
The major oil-producing nations may have reached a deal.

NZ shares fall; Kathmandu sinks after raising funds at steep discount
New Zealand shares fell, led by a slump in Kathmandu Holdings.

NZ dollar falls as magnitude of US coronavirus crisis sinks in
The kiwi was trading at 59.28 US cents at 5pm.

NZ meat sector still functioning at reduced capacity due to Covid-19 measures
The country's meat processors are still functioning, but at reduced capacity.

NZ shares rise as investors eye eventual recovery
New Zealand shares rose as investors revisited some of the hardest hit stocks.

Kiwi falls on weaker Wall St, NZ govt bond sale plan
The kiwi was trading at 59.48 US cents at 5pm.

Wall Street ends worst month since 2008
Investors remain jittery as the pandemic continues to strangle the economy.

NZ shares rise as investors rejig portfolios; Gentrack soars
New Zealand shares rose as institutional investors increased their exposure to equities.

NZ dollar treads water ahead of major markets opening
The kiwi was trading at 60.22 US cents at 5pm.

Supermarket pricing, staffing, stock in Govt spotlight
Supermarkets are coming under scrutiny as demand soars during the lockdown.

Five portfolio review tips for investors
Cameron Watson of Jarden outlines some key pointers from investors.

NZ dollar gains on US rescue package euphoria
The Kiwi dollar was trading at 59.90 cents at 5pm.

World stocks heading for three-day rally amid global lockdowns
It has been weeks since the market had three strong days in a row.

NZ shares rally on US stimulus; beat-up stocks recover
New Zealand shares rose for a third day.

NZ dollar flies through wild swings on US rescue package negotiations
The kiwi was trading at 58.33 US cents at 5pm.

Coronavirus: How deep are your pockets? Investors face a test
Investors are bracing for a wave of capital raisings as a result of Covid-19.

NZ shares gain; Wall Street rally brings out bargain hunters
New Zealand shares rose for a second day.

Hamish Rutherford: Government bailouts loom, for everyone
The Government's move into lending is huge. Hugely risky, and hugely important.

NZ dollar rebounds on central bank, govt moves to calm markets
The kiwi was trading at 57.81 US cents at 5pm.

US stocks tumble as Republicans and Democrats squabble
Investors are waiting for politicians to settle their differences over US$2 trillion aid.

NZ market falls more than 7 per cent as country prepares for shutdown
The government today ratcheted up its response to Covid-19.

NZ dollar falls on QE, as nation prepares to shut down
The kiwi was trading at 56.38 US cents at 5pm.

Coronavirus: NZ market falls more than 10 per cent for first time ever
The market is in for another rough ride.

Market volatility to remain name of the game as Covid-19 havoc continues
Markets will remain highly volatile as Covid-19 continues to spread around the world.

Mark Lister: Five bright spots for New Zealand
Dairy and the dollar are working in our favour.

RBNZ acts to support money markets - but no QE yet
The Reserve Bank has stepped in to help smooth money markets.

New Zealand shares joins Asia rally; Air NZ plummets
Air New Zealand tumbling by a third after coming off a trading halt.