Economy Matters

ANALYSIS: Moses’ declaration of moral principles aimed at bringing humanity closer together, while Trump’s declaration of global tariffs underscores a growing fragmentation in international relations.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 14 Apr 2025

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The looming crisis in retirement savings

ANALYSIS: A new study shows more Kiwis are facing financial hardship in their later years.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 31 Mar 2025

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Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

ANALYSIS: So far, the indicators are producing some very mixed results.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 17 Mar 2025

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Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

ANALYSIS: It's not just luck that has allowed Ireland and Norway to significantly outpace our growth.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 03 Mar 2025

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Tariffs reality is rarely straightforward

ANALYSIS: Trump’s tariffs are a high-stakes gamble with global repercussions.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 17 Feb 2025

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House of cards: vulnerability in failing global trading system

ANALYSIS: We need a more strategic approach to trade policy, to focus on both new agreements and issues in our export sector, and participate in WTO reform efforts.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 03 Feb 2025

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OCR predictions: why and how?

ANALYSIS: The spotlight is back on the official cash rate. But how does the RBNZ decide how much to change it, and how do other banks attempt to predict its movements?

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 27 Jan 2025

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New Zealand’s exports stuck in the past while world races ahead

ANALYSIS: The surprisingly stable nature of the same primary sector commodities in the top exports list decade after decade is a worrying sign.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 13 Jan 2025

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Economy Matters

Trade uncertainty creates unsettling wave of volatility

There is no such thing as a ‘national’ economy

Trump’s protectionism consequences are complex, destabilising

The looming crisis in retirement savings

Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

There is no such thing as a ‘national’ economy

Trump’s protectionism consequences are complex, destabilising

The looming crisis in retirement savings

Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

Tariffs reality is rarely straightforward

House of cards: vulnerability in failing global trading system

OCR predictions: why and how?

New Zealand’s exports stuck in the past while world races ahead

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