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Kiwi dollar tipped to gain as equity markets recover

The New Zealand dollar may rise this week, as equity markets recover from a three-week selloff following the US credit rating downgrade.

Japan's economy shrinks 1.3 per cent

Japan's economy shrank an annualised 1.3 per cent in the latest quarter, beating market expectations of a 2.7-per cent contraction.

China tops list for National Party conference

Wild week, but shares are starting to find their feet

NZ dollar climbs above US83c as equities rebound

The New Zealand dollar rose back above 83 US cents this morning, as global equity markets rebounded strongly for the second time this week.

Meat exports rise 9pc despite drop in volume

Lawrence J. Saha: Rational impetus to a modern riot

Broadsides: NZ dollar intervention

National's Nikki Kaye and Labour's Jacinda Ardern on whether the Government should act to lower the NZ dollar.

Small investors flee as NZX drops

Update: The NZX-50 has fallen 2.7 per cent today, as smaller investors spooked by global uncertainty, sell out. The ASX opened down 2.2 per cent.

EU leaders move to stabilise economy

France and Germany have moved to try and head off fresh market turmoil this week, by saying they want action to safeguard Europe's single currency.

Fran O'Sullivan: Reading tea leaves about China trade

Global markets crash exposes Kiwi dollar 'safe haven' myth

This morning's rapid fall in the New Zealand dollar proves recent talk of the kiwi becoming a 'safe haven' currency was hot air, say economists.

NZ dollar falls ahead of employment data

Dairy prices close to bottom of curve, say economists

NZ dollar falls below 87c as fear swamp markets

The New Zealand dollar fell below 87 US cents on the back of weaker equity markets as investors refocused their attention on the stumbling US economy and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.

World dairy prices dip 1.3pc overnight

Average prices of dairy products fell for the fourth sale in a row in Fonterra's latest online auction, tracking a broader decline in global commodity prices.