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RBA elected not to fine-tune rates at policy meeting
Economy

RBA elected not to fine-tune rates at policy meeting

RBA minutes showed it opted to avoid 'excessive fine-tuning' of policy settings. 

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Power politics centre-stage at China summit
Economy

Power politics centre-stage at China summit

Geopolitics and business all blended into one at the China business summit.

Dileepa Fonseka 21 May 2024
Fonterra on India: no dairy, no deal
Primary Sector

Fonterra on India: no dairy, no deal

Co-op says it "wouldn't be acceptable" to sign an India trade deal excluding dairy.

Fonterra's white flag over white gold
Economy

Dileepa Fonseka: Fonterra's white flag over white gold

Fonterra waves the white flag in the national quest for 'value add'.

Dileepa Fonseka 20 May 2024


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