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Investors won't be blue about blue wave
Economy

Investors won't be blue about blue wave

Things are looking good for markets, at least in the short term.

Rebecca Howard 16 Oct 2023
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Manufacturing activity contracts again
Economy

Manufacturing activity contracts again

It's the lowest level since 2009.

Staff reporters 13 Oct 2023
The battle against the thief in our pocket
Economy

The battle against the thief in our pocket

Actual food prices fell 0.4% on the month in September.

Rebecca Howard 13 Oct 2023
NZ's 2024 GDP growth forecast ranks among IMF's lowest estimates
Economy

NZ's 2024 GDP growth forecast ranks among IMF's lowest estimates

The International Monetary Fund says global economic activity has slowed but not stalled.

Staff reporters 12 Oct 2023


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