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NZ economy probably picked up pace in 1Q on dairy, meat processing

NZ economy probably picked up pace in 1Q on dairy, meat processing

By Jonathan Underhill June 18 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand economy probably continued to pick up pace in the first quarter, reflecting record milk production and increased livestock sent for slaughter, affirming the nation remains on a modest recovery track. Gross domestic...

17 Jun 2012
NZ dollar rises as Greece's New Democracy party takes the lead

NZ dollar rises as Greece's New Democracy party takes the lead

By Hannah Lynch June 18 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose after Greece’s New Democracy party opened up a narrow lead in the second round of elections, with the result likely to see the indebted nation stay in the euro-zone. The New Zealand dollar rose to 78.88 US ce...

17 Jun 2012
World Week Ahead: Central banks on radar

World Week Ahead: Central banks on radar

By Margreet Dietz June 18 (BusinessDesk) - Eyes are on the world’s major central banks as investors have been reassured that the outcome of Sunday’s elections in Greece – which will become clearer within the next few hours – won’t be allowed to send financial markets into a tai...

17 Jun 2012