Manufacturing sector keeping head above water
Economy

Manufacturing sector keeping head above water

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remained in expansionary territory for a third consecutive month, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for March was 53.2, down from 54.1 in February.  A number above 50 m...

Rebecca Howard 11 Apr 2025
Asian markets jump on Trump tariff pause
Markets

Asian markets jump on Trump tariff pause

Volatility remains high as the market awaits China's response. 

Rebecca Howard 10 Apr 2025
Economists react to 'dovish' RBNZ cuts
Economy

Economists react to 'dovish' RBNZ cuts

RBNZ says recent global policy developments have shifted the balance of risk. 

Rebecca Howard 09 Apr 2025