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UK Stories

Inflation stories

Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore
Digital Transformation

Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore

The role of the CFO is expanding beyond finance as technology becomes increasingly important in decision-making.

By Francois Lacas • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Inflation stories

Five product development trends impacting the CAD market
Manufacturing

Five product development trends impacting the CAD market

The Computer Aided Design (CAD) market continues to be driven by the needs of manufacturers in response to macroeconomic trends.

By Shaw Luen Lau • 6 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Housing market in state of ‘heightened volatility’
National Party

Housing market in state of ‘heightened volatility’

Low sales volumes are making New Zealand house-price falls swing sharply from month to month, QV says, even as declines ease overall.

By Michael Curreen • 16 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Less dwelling consents easing construction costs
Supply Chain

Less dwelling consents easing construction costs

Slowing demand is easing pressure on New Zealand builders, with construction cost growth now running well below the 2022 peak.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028
Robotics

Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028

New research warns freight delays and higher consumer prices loom as New Zealand’s logistics worker gap is projected to quadruple by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Home sales record first annual increase in two years
Bank of New Zealand

Home sales record first annual increase in two years

Tighter stock on the market and a 7.5% rise in sales point to New Zealand housing volumes finally bottoming out after a long slump.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
Sales volumes rise in the regions – latest REINZ figures
Northland

Sales volumes rise in the regions – latest REINZ figures

Regional housing markets are regaining confidence as eased lending rules and steadier rates lifted May sales in seven areas, REINZ said.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
Have yields peaked with OCR raises?
Supply Chain

Have yields peaked with OCR raises?

Property investors may see yields stabilise soon, as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand signals its Official Cash Rate has peaked and cuts loom.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
Construction insolvencies up 53% in one year
Disaster Recovery

Construction insolvencies up 53% in one year

Construction firms are under mounting strain as price rises, supply shortages and softer demand push insolvencies higher across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns
Notebook

NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns

As demand tapered, retailers continued to offer aggressive promotions to reduce the growing inventory. Vendors also incentivised channel to take on more stock.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
Lifestyle properties follow wider market trends
Inflation

Lifestyle properties follow wider market trends

Sales have fallen sharply from last year’s peak as higher interest rates and broader uncertainty cool New Zealand’s lifestyle property market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Kiwi Property reports record sales
Capital Management

Kiwi Property reports record sales

Record sales at Sylvia Park, LynnMall and The Base helped offset a fall in property values as Kiwi Property posted a full-year loss.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Feel-good policy not getting us very far
New Zealand Labour Party

Feel-good policy not getting us very far

The policy is set to cost taxpayers GBP £175 million a year, while experts warn the wider GBP £2.3 billion health package may still fall short.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
‘Green shoots’ emerge in declining property market
Bank of New Zealand

‘Green shoots’ emerge in declining property market

First home buyers are showing renewed interest as easing lending rules and softer prices create opportunities in New Zealand’s slow market.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Reserve Bank proposing to ease LVR restrictions
Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank proposing to ease LVR restrictions

First-home buyers could find it easier to secure mortgages as lending limits are raised from 1 June, easing pressure on banks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
The year that was leaves a legacy
Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023
Is the housing market a casualty of the Reserve Bank’s war on inflation?
Bank of New Zealand

Is the housing market a casualty of the Reserve Bank’s war on inflation?

Mortgage rates may already be near their peak, but new borrowers still face tough affordability tests and repricing pressure for months.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023