In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots – Liam Dann
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Unemployment: Rise of part-time workers flatters better-than-expected unemployment rate
The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Unemployment set to rise to highest level in nearly a decade
Labour market data will also reveal how fast wages are rising. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’? – Liam Dann
The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Business confidence falls 9 points as US tariff turmoil takes a toll
The new survey still pointed to some signs of economic recovery. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Why 70 really is the new 50 … and why the retirement age will need to rise – Liam Dann
OPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reserve Bank needs to cut interest rates further and faster to save this economic recovery: Liam Dann
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Liam Dann: Risk of another GFC rises as US-China trade war takes world to the brink
Dangerous stand-off: This is the economic equivalent of the Cuban missile crisis. Source: NZ Herald Business News
OCR decision: RBNZ takes ‘dovish’ tone, expected to cut rates further on tariff downturn
The RBNZ cut the OCR by 25 basis points but hinted that it is prepared to go further. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%
The RBNZ says it has scope to lower OCR further as effect of US tariffs become clearer. Source: NZ Herald Business News