by Warren Head | Apr 15, 2026 | Business, Economy
15.4.26 Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, states the IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook. And that assumes that the Middle East war remains limited in duration and scope. Global headline inflation is projected to rise...
by Warren Head | Apr 6, 2026 | Economy, Latest News
6.4.26 Today’s fuel stocks update by MBIE showed that as of last Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet fuel. This is compared to 58.7 days of petrol, 52.2 days of diesel and 46.2 days of jet fuel, in a prior...
by Warren Head | Mar 27, 2026 | Economy
25.3.26 The fuels price spike and associated supply disruption from the Middle East war remains a fast-moving situation internationally. However, MBIE reported in midweek that fuel supply into New Zealand remains stable, and onshore and incoming stocks are healthy....
by Warren Head | Mar 27, 2026 | Business Views & Videos, Economy
27.3.26 Ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran appear to have stalled - if they ever really got started – and the paperwork in the form of lists of reciprocal demands appears a pointless exercise. President Trump warned Iran to "get serious" about...
by Warren Head | Mar 27, 2026 | Commodities, Currency, Economy, Money Market
27.3.26 Oil prices, the US dollar, and bond yields all rose amid market scepticism that a de-escalation in the Iran war was likely soon, reports Westpac this morning. Currencies: “The US dollar index is up 0.3% on the day. EUR fell from 1.1570 to 1.1523. USD/JPY rose...
by Warren Head | Mar 26, 2026 | Economy, Money Market
26.3.26 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is well positioned to handle the challenges to price stability and financial stability mandates caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Governor Anna Breman said in a speech this week aimed at calming market...
