Economy stories
Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe slid after an unexpected drop in US durable goods orders bolstered concern about the strong greenback and its impa.
The New Zealand dollar touched a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, renewing speculation about the possibility of parity.
The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
Wall Street advanced as weaker-than-expected data on US manufacturing and the housing industry bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve might affirm that i.
Prime Minister John Key says a free trade agreement with India would help New Zealand reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which is the countr.
Wall Street dropped as the US dollar continued to strengthen amid bets the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon.
New Zealand companies looking to do business in India should move beyond a mutual love of cricket and not wait for a free-trade agreement before seeki.
The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.
New Zealand businesses have again trimmed their expectations for inflation over the next two years and don't expect the central bank will need to rais.
Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.
New Zealand shares fell, paced by Fletcher Building and Air New Zealand, as a global sell off weighed on local stocks.
New Zealand's consumer confidence index rose to 124.6 in March from 124 in February, signalling optimism for economic growth in 2015.
Kiwi currency soars as Fed's cautious stance leads to US dollar sell-off, with traders abandoning bullish bets.
The New Zealand dollar gained against the Australian dollar after minutes of the last Australian central bank meeting showed it considered cutting int.
New Zealand's current account deficit swells to NZD $2.6 billion in Q4, driven by higher foreign earnings from local investments amid a growing economy.
New Zealand's services sector, which makes up about two thirds of the economy, slowed in February while remaining in expansion, led by sales, with sig.
The New Zealand dollar extended its gains overnight after the Reserve Bank's better-than-expected outlook for the local economy and as the greenback d.
The New Zealand dollar gained after Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged, saying the local economy was in a.
The New Zealand dollar advanced on expectations a reduction in interest rates in China may stimulate demand for New Zealand commodities in the country.
New Zealand business confidence improved in February as recent gains in dairy prices turned sentiment around in the agriculture sector, and as low int.
