BDBDEconomyWorld markets down as Euro talks disappointDisappointment about the outcome of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy ruled investor sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic overnight. 16 Aug 07:40 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateKiwi dollar tipped to gain as equity markets recoverThe New Zealand dollar may rise this week, as equity markets recover from a three-week selloff following the US credit rating downgrade.15 Aug 02:45 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ stocks drop after global plungeThe NZ stock exchange has fallen 2.5 per cent on opening, following a big slump on world markets overnight. The NZX 50 Index shed 80.89 points to 3297.86, the lowest level since December.04 Aug 10:58 PM
OpinionJoe Beaglehole: Let the people decide on economyBalancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...25 Jul 09:30 PM
BDBDEconomyUS debt standoff keeps investors on sidelines of world marketsA Mexican standoff in the US debt talks, with a potential credit ratings downgrade and a government default at stake, kept investors on the sidelines overnight.25 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandTiny NZ a big part of US trade growth plansA proposed Trans Pacific Partnership is the top trade priority for Barack Obama and John Key.22 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyItaly catches cold as world markets dip overnightFear that the debt crisis in Europe is spreading has sent investors running for the exits, hammering both global equities and the euro.11 Jul 07:45 PM
Official Cash RateEurope threatens 'mad' ratings agenciesThe world's leading credit ratings agencies have been threatened with tighter regulation and break-up by some of Europe's most powerful politicians.07 Jul 01:30 AM
TechnologyVolkswagen's 'auto-pilot' - HAL on wheels?VW's TAP system creates some very smart cars, writes Matt Greenop06 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyWorld shares stay firm on Greece optimismThe tone on Wall Street and Europe's equity markets remained positive overnight amid optimism the EU is making progress in its efforts to avert a Greek default.28 Jun 08:00 PM
BDBDEconomyWorld markets slump on economy, oil newsWorld markets fell overnight, pulled down by poor economic news and the surprise announcement that the International Energy Agency would release oil from strategic reserves.23 Jun 07:45 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: NZ safer than Greece but the risk is realThe danger in that case would be that, as in the global financial crisis three years ago, everyone in the market starts looking sideways at their counterparts and worrying about how much they might be exposed.22 Jun 09:30 PM
