BDBDEconomyGold loses some shine on good US news Investors desperate for news indicating the US economic recovery might be on track after all, and received it overnight as a report on durable goods orders surpassed expectations.24 Aug 07:40 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ dollar rises as weak US data spurs QE3 talkThe New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback on bets that weaker US data will force Fed chair Ben Bernanke to unveil a third round of quantitative easing.23 Aug 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyWall St investors find value in beaten down stocksInvestors found some value among beaten-down stocks on Wall St overnight as they picked up shares of Apple and IBM amid hope the Fed will announce new measures to shore up the US economy.22 Aug 07:30 PM
OpinionNick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth<strong>Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond</strong>18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Trade truths behind great milk 'rip off'Having lots of cows and sheep is no guarantee that we will get cheap milk and meat.17 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentCheap imports see bed factory jobs goCheaper imported furniture means job losses at part of company owned by makers of Sleepyhead beds.16 Aug 11:45 PM
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
Economy 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.15 Aug 01:15 AM
