BDBDEconomyStocks slide overnight as China hikes ratesStocks in Europe and the US slid as China unexpectedly increased its benchmark interest rate and after Apple's earnings forecast fell short of some expectations.19 Oct 07:15 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateSigh of relief on Wall St overnightShares on Wall St advanced overnight, helped by better-than-expected results from Citigroup and expectations the Federal Reserve would further ease monetary policy.18 Oct 07:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWall St welcomes Fed confirmation of easingEquities on Wall Street welcomed clarification about Federal Reserve policy makers' plans for further monetary easing to help propel US economic growth.12 Oct 07:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateM&A dominates Wall St, gold holds hear highMergers and acquisitions dominated activity on Wall St, with almost US$10 billion of deals announced as the S & P 500 Index held near a four-month high.27 Sep 07:00 PM
Economy<i>Inside Money:</i> Buy New Zealand cheap (but only in America)New Zealand is now officially for sale on the New York Stock Exchange at the very reasonable price of 55 basis points (or 0.55 per cent).21 Sep 09:30 PM