Fed changes course and takes on Trump’s fight – which could determine whether it stays independent

New York Times: The outcome could determine whether the Fed remains an independent entity. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Business confidence boost fails to spark NZ sharemarket – Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,656.05, down 27.24 points or 0.2%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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AgriSea’s Paeroa seaweed nanocellulose biorefinery aims to tap green materials market

The biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Small businesses offered $15,000 for AI under $765,000 Government pilot

The modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Summer questions: Tower CEO Paul Johnston on keeping insurance affordable and sustainable, as the company celebrates a stellar year on the NZX

Paul Johnston on the year that's been and the challenges ahead. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The business of the All Blacks – Richie McCaw on building the brand, the state of the game and his frustrations over TMO, kicking

Inside the All Blacks' mystique: NZR brings out its trump card in US to help build brand. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

Ofcom will test if X breached the UK's new Online Safety Act. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Treasury boss Iain Rennie on what’s required to bolster the books in the absence of high immigration and house prices

Iain Rennie on where growth is coming from, and what he believes needs to change. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Inside: Investigation escalates Trump’s long-running feud with Powell over interest rate levels

NY Times: Trump has attacked Powell for resisting his demands to slash interest rates. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Rakon takeover bid fails to lift NZ sharemarket – Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,683.29, down 12.96 points or 0.09%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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