RBNZ offers a preview into its thinking ahead of MPS
Economy

RBNZ offers a preview into its thinking ahead of MPS

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand offered an insight into next week's monetary policy statement and projections this morning, estimating $10 billion of lost production under the strictest lockdown restrictions. It estimates gross domestic product sank around 37 percent during f...

Rebecca Howard 06 May 2020
MARKET OPEN: Rally may be on the cards
Markets

MARKET OPEN: Rally may be on the cards

A market rally may be on the cards today after some countries began to lift lockdown restrictions, spurring a lift in oil prices. Brent crude was up about 12 percent, according to Reuters, as Italy and some parts of the US – including California – eased their restrictions....

Rebecca Howard 06 May 2020
Prime ministers aim to create Australasian bubble as soon as it's safe
Economy

Prime ministers aim to create Australasian bubble as soon as it's safe

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison aim to ease travel restrictions between the two countries as soon as it is safe to do so.

Rebecca Howard 05 May 2020
Tanking aluminium prices don't bode well for Tiwai smelter
Primary Sector

Tanking aluminium prices don't bode well for Tiwai smelter

Aluminium prices hit their lowest level in more than a decade in April on slumping demand as Rio Tinto – majority-owner of the Tiwai Point smelter – continues to mull the future of the plant.“Aluminium stocks are expected to reach record levels this year as demand has slumped – d...

Rebecca Howard 05 May 2020