Premium Grand coalition the price of MMP? New Zealand has to wait another three weeks for the result of its elections, in another MMP country they went to the polls last Sunday. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 MMPGermanyAngela MerkelWEEKEND REVIEWBusinessDeskNew Zealand InitiativeDr Oliver Hartwich
Business Wall Street advances on eve of next round in world tariff war The Dow gains 182 points as market awaits June jobs report. Nevil Gibson Sat, 07 Jul 2018 wall streetUS-China trade warAngela Merkel
Kiwi falls to month low vs euro as Merkel forms coalition, Italian poll awaited The US dollar index is near its lowest levels in almost a week. NBR Contributor Mon, 05 Mar 2018 NZ dollarAngela MerkelDonald TrumpSharon Zollner
Premium Germany decides, finally; Italy's fate not so sure UPDATED Editor's Insight: Exit polls show Silvio Berlusconi's conservative coalition will have biggest presence in parliament but well shy of a majority. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 GermanyEditor's InsightitalyAngela Merkel
Premium Germany doesn’t mess with success, while Italy is just a mess Angela Merkel's 'grand coalition' is finally back in business while Italians are facing an election with unknown consequences. Mon, 12 Feb 2018 Editor's InsightGermanyitalyMatteo RenziAngela Merkel
Kiwi gains to month-high vs pound as weaker Brexit mulled In New Zealand today, traders will be watching for the services PSI for November. BusinessDesk Mon, 18 Dec 2017 NZ dollarbrexitAngela MerkelNick Smyth
Premium Citi sees rise in political risk Opinion: Financial markets have peaked in their resilience to shrug off political shocks and unexpected outcomes from elections. Fri, 15 Dec 2017 MARGIN CALLWEEKEND REVIEWCitibrexitDonald TrumpTina FordhamEmmanuel MacronAngela Merkel
Premium Germany tests MMP to the limit Margin Call: Economically, Germany does not seem hampered by the lack of a functioning government. Fri, 24 Nov 2017 GermanyMMPAngela MerkelFrank-Walter SteinmeierEUEuropean UnionWEEKEND REVIEW
Kiwi little changed near 17-month low ahead of dairy auction Merkel and Draghi's announcements weighed on the euro overnight. BusinessDesk Tue, 21 Nov 2017 NZ dollarglobaldairytradeSharon ZollnerAngela MerkelMario Draghi
Kiwi gains vs euro, falls vs yen The yen strengthened in a flight to safety over Korean tensions. BusinessDesk Tue, 26 Sep 2017 NZ dollarAngela MerkelGermanynorth koreaRi Yong HoDonald TrumpShinzo AbeJapan
