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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.

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.

Resignation and apology follow Reserve Bank board appointments

Media prompts action on potential conflicts of interest involving RBNZ board appointments.

Worker shortage could push OCR higher than 4 per cent - ASB

With global job markets tight NZ will struggle to attract and retain staff, says ASB.

Great Resignation 'warning bell': Why quarter of Kiwis are changing jobs

Survey reveals what workers are looking for when considering changing jobs.

A looming New Zealand recession? What the markets say

The New Zealand swaps curve suggests a mild downturn or recession is on the cards.

Liam Dann: The big recession call - how do we decide?

We might yet end up there. But we're not there yet.