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We follow the economic events and trends that affect New Zealand.
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The US Fed comes out less hawkish than feared
US Fed stands pat on policy moves despite inflation higher than they want. Markets liked that. US labour market resilient. Aussie LCI up sharply for employed.
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Modest global economic growth despite sticky inflation
US labour costs and retail sales rise. US sentiment sags. China PMI's marginally positive. EU growth better. Aussie retail soft.
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Of prices, politics and sentiment
US inflation pressure points change. G7 foresakes coal. German inflation retreats. Yen reverses on suspicions of BofJ intervention.
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Eyes on US jobs, NZ's too
China's overcapacity brings profit problems at home; eyes on yuan. Japan stands pat but yen risks rise. US inflation stays sticky.
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Stagflation sniffs a comeback
US growth slows but not inflation. US durable goods orders jump. Eyes on Bank of Japan. China office vacancy rate surge. Copper prices jump.
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Jennifer Wilkins: making the case for degrowth
In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Jennifer Wilkins explains what the degrowth movement is about, and how degrowthers see the world