Evening Standard comment: Mapping an austere future for our politics
The conclusions are damning for the Chancellor: the Institute for Government says that on his key target of reducing the nation’s structural deficit, “we are still as far away from the target as we...
View ArticleChina's economy stumbles in May, growth seen sliding in Q2
BEIJING (Reuters) - Risks are rising that China's economic growth will slide further in the second quarter after weekend data showed unexpected weakness in May trade and domestic activity struggling to...
View ArticleBundesbank dampens optimism
Berlin - German industrial output and trade activity rose sharply in April but the Bundesbank cut its growth forecast for this year, saying Europe's largest economy would slow down again after a...
View ArticleJapan’s economy grows, surplus doubles
Japan's economy has grown and its current account surplus doubled in April from a year earlier, in a fresh sign the government's aggressive policies to stimulate growth are paying early dividends. Bank...
View ArticleMarcus in strong plea for ‘decisive leadership’ in SA
Related articles JSE continues its fall as volatile rand hits large caps Inflation shrugging off weak rand so far, says Marcus Marcus calls for constructive engagement on NDP Related multimedia SUMMIT...
View ArticleBuoyant outlook for rural economy
The Ministry For Primary Industries has good news for a country struggling to emerge from the worst drought in 70 years. It expects revenue from agriculture, forestry, horticulture and seafood to grow...
View ArticleUPDATE 2-Bundesbank dampens optimism over German economy
* German exports up 1.9 pct, imports up 2.3 pct * Industry output up 1.8 pct vs f'cast unch m/m * Bundesbank cuts 2013 economic growth forecast * Data points to some trade rebalancing in euro zone By...
View ArticlePrimary exports to rise 2.2pc next year
New Zealand's primary sector exports may shrug off some of the lingering effects of drought to grow 2.2 per cent in 2014, and accelerate through 2017 as growth in dairy makes up for subdued meat and...
View ArticleBundesbank dampens optimism over German economy
BERLIN (Reuters) - German industrial output and trade activity rose sharply in April but the Bundesbank cut its growth forecast for this year, saying Europe's largest economy would slow down again...
View ArticleSituation and Outlook for Primary Industries: MPI Statement
Monday, 10 June 2013, 10:20 am Press Release: Ministry For Primary Industries Statement from the Ministry for Primary Industries 9.30am, Monday 10 June Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries The...
View ArticleNZ primary sector exports to rise 2.2% in 2014
Monday, 10 June 2013, 11:38 am Article: BusinessDesk NZ primary sector exports to rise 2.2% in 2014, accelerate through 2017 By Jonathan Underhill June 10 (BusinessDesk) �" New Zealand’s primary sector...
View ArticleTransition of economy tricky but not all gloom
'It's wrong to imagine the boom's about to leave us high and dry.' Photo: Louie Douvis The economists' buzzword of the week - and probably the year - is ''transition''. If it's not in your lexicon add...
View ArticleManufacturing dented by aluminium
The pace of manufacturing has slowed for the first time in more than a year, as a slump in aluminium production outweighed improved meat and dairy product manufacturing. Sales volumes fell 0.6 per cent...
View ArticleManufacturing languishes for four years under National
Monday, 10 June 2013, 12:25 pm Press Release: Green Party 10 June 2013 Manufacturing languishes for four years under National Manufacturing continues to languish under National’s economic management,...
View ArticleTwo speed economy as manufacturers struggle
Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:12 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party David Parker Spokesperson for Finance 10 June 2013 Two speed economy as manufacturers struggle Manufacturing outside the primary...
View ArticleChinese Trade Growth Collapsed Because The Old Numbers Were A Sham
Early Saturday, China posted trade figures that were massively below expectations. Export growth of 1% was far below the 14.7% in the previous month. What happened? Did the economy suddenly come off...
View Article>Chinese Trade Growth Collapsed Because The Old Numbers Were A Sham
Early Saturday, China posted trade figures that were massively below expectations. Export growth of 1% was far below the 14.7% in the previous month. What happened? Did the economy suddenly come off...
View ArticleMonetary policy statement bind
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) due out on Thursday will attract more than its normal share of attention given the recent announcement it plans to implement some macroprudential...
View ArticleMAULDIN: I'm So Sure Japan Is Screwed That I'm Converting My Mortgage Into Yen
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! I shot an Arrow into the air It fell to earth I know not where…. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As kids, not knowing that we were being politically incorrect on so many levels,...
View ArticleAre African Lions One-Trick Ponies?
The price of oil rose from $20 a barrel in 1999 to $145 in 2008. Africa, which has plenty of the black gold, saw its economy grow by leaps and bounds during the same period. Six of the ten fastest...
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