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Covid-19 headlines to dominate; eyes on ECB
The coronavirus will remain front and centre of investor attention as it continues to spread across the globe.There are now 109,575 cases worldwide and 3,799 deaths have been reported, according to the Johns Hopkins virus tracker. Cases in the US are on the rise, with 474 people...
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NZ First drops migration targets, seeks debate instead
The New Zealand First party has dropped its call for net immigration to be cut to no more than 10,000 a year, pledging instead to lead an election year debate about what the number should be.It will also campaign at this year's election to increase the qualification for permanent...
Markets
Covid-19 back in focus as global concerns escalate
Covid-19 is back in focus and the local equity market may follow a tumble on Wall Street after California declared a state of emergency to combat the virus. “This emergency proclamation will help the state further prepare our communities and our health care system in the event...
Infrastructure
Measles work has big end of town prepared for covid-19
The big end of town is well prepared for covid-19 having already laid the groundwork in response to the measles outbreak, according to the chair of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council.Fraser Whineray, who is also outgoing chief executive at Mercury NZ, said the council...
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