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NZ dollar little changed before key NZ data, dairy auction, tax bill vote

NZ dollar little changed before key NZ data, dairy auction, tax bill vote

By Jonathan Underhill Dec. 19 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar was little changed ahead of domestic economic data and tonight's dairy auction and as the market awaits the progress of US tax reform through the US Senate and House. The New Zealand dollar traded at 69.9...

While you were sleeping: Tax outlook lifts Wall St

While you were sleeping: Tax outlook lifts Wall St

By Margreet Dietz Dec. 19 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street rose to fresh records, lifting the Nasdaq above 7,000 points, as investors bet that the Republicans will succeed in finalising a bill this week that will cut corporate taxes.  In 1.16pm trading in New York, the Dow Jone...

Margreet Dietz 18 Dec 2017
Govt to kick off zero carbon law consultation with view to have bill ready by October

Govt to kick off zero carbon law consultation with view to have bill ready by October

By Paul McBeth Dec. 18 (BusinessDesk) - The government will kick off a consultation on proposed legislation setting a net zero carbon emissions target for 2050 and establish an independent Climate Commission next year, and wants a bill before the House in October.  Prime Mi...

Paul McBeth 18 Dec 2017