Patrick O'meara
New statistics expected to show economy's slowing
The slowing of the economy is expected to be confirmed this morning when the latest report on the country's gross domestic product is released. Audio
Morning Markets for 17 September 2015
Energy stocks have lifted Wall Street following a 5% jump in oil prices, even as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's decision on an interest rate hike. Audio
Capital markets regulator expects fewer court cases
The capital markets regulator says investors and other financial market players should expect fewer court cases against errant companies in the future. Audio
EU's highest court deciding if Kitkat can trademark its shape
One of the more obscure trade mark battles is taxing the Europe Union's highest court, which is being asked to decide whether global food giant Nestle can trademark the shape of its KitKat bar. Audio
Snakk Media to raise $2 million in capital
Snakk Media says it intends to raise $2 million in an offer that gives priority to existing shareholders for the allocation of new shares. Audio
NZIER says NZ needs to invest overseas, now is good
The Institute of Economic Research says it's an opportune time to invest overseas, as most New Zealand assets are generally overpriced and too expensive. Audio
Accountants say withholding tax proposal has major flaws
An Auckland accounting firm is pointing out what it calls big issues with a proposed withholding tax for overseas property investors. Audio
Business lobby says time for a NZ-European Union trade deal
New Zealand businesses are telling government it's time to start the serious work of negotiating a free trade deal with the European Union. Audio
Markets Update for 16 September 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning Marketsf or 16 September 2015
On Wall Street stocks have risen after US retail sales continued to climb in August, strengthening the case for an interest rate increase when the Federal Reserve meets this week. Audio
World Bank warns developing countries to brace themselves
The World Bank has warned developing countries to brace themselves for possible financial turbulence when the United States Federal Reserve starts to raise interest rates. Audio
Capital markets watchdog to tighten rules for overseas firms
The capital markets watchdog is seeking to tighten the rules for overseas firms trying to exploit New Zealand's good corporate name. Audio
Australia's central bank moved to the sidelines
Australia's central bank looks to have definitely moved to the sidelines and will now watch and wait on the interest rate front. Audio
Govt reviewing the way companies handle tax credits
The government is reviewing the way companies handle tax credits and in particular how they are used by companies that lose money. Audio
Dairy auction rises a third time
Dairy prices have risen sharply for the third consecutive time. Audio
Markets Update for 15 September 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Chinese firm plans $311m investment in Silver Fern Farms
The Hong-kong based Maling Aquarius Company is planning to buy a half share of the debt-ridden meat processor Silver Fern Farms for about 311 million dollars. Audio
Large truck registrations cool: slower growth expected
Commerical vehicle registrations are easing pointing to a slowing economy and falling New Zealand dollar, which is making vehicles more expensive. Audio
Markets Update for 14 September 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning Markets for 14 September 2015
In currency markets, the New Zealand dollar is at 63.10 US cents, 88.95 Australian, 40.89 pence, point-5564 euro, 76.07 yen, 4.02 renminbi and the TWI stands at 68.46. Audio
