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US debt crisis: Did Biden give away too much?

New York Times: The deal comes at a cost to Joe Biden.

US debt ceiling deal gets thumbs up from business, jeers from some on the right

“Fake conservatives agree to fake spending cuts."

Liam Dann: Could the AI revolution solve the cost of living crisis?

We seem evolutionarily hardwired to embrace any new tool we are offered, despite the risk.

RBNZ confirms easing of mortgage lending restrictions

LVR rules to be loosened from June 1.

Are businesses pushing up prices to take advantage of inflation?

Some are starting to wonder if businesses have become too enthusiastic with price rises.

Editorial: Interest rates aren’t the problem - debt is

In historic terms, interest rates aren't actually so high.

Adrian Orr: Govt ‘more of a friend than foe’ in attempts to cool inflation

Reserve Bank downplays impact of government spending plans on inflation.

Liam Dann: Is the age of low-interest rates over? Don’t bet on it

OPINION: Will sharemarkets ever sail the fair winds of low rates again?

Liam Dann: What peaking OCR means for mortgage rates

An OCR peak might be good news for mortgage holders - if RBNZ has got it right.

Caught in the crossfire? How Budget's tax hike on trusts could hit middle-income Kiwis

There are 400,000 trusts in New Zealand so the tax is significant.

Liam Dann: Why not live that deficit life a bit longer?

Opinion: This was a classic Labour Party Budget.

Budget 2023: Video game industry gets its tax rebate, but it’s half the Aussie scheme; full tech wrap

PLUS: Tech industry reaction to a Budget that was slim pickings for the sector.

Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans

Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.

Budget 2023: Scrapped car scheme proves costly for Kiwis

OPINION: The Government's 'scrap and replace' budgeting came at a sunk cost of $46m.

What is the Budget? All you need to know

It's getting a lot of hype week but what even is "The Budget"?

ChatGPT and the rise of AI: Which jobs are most at risk?

Many are concerned AI could lead to a workplace apocalypse.

OCR headed for 6 per cent as migration boosts economy

Inflation has passed its peak but a stronger-than-expected economy will mean higher rates.

Government borrowing set to dwarf pre-Covid levels

Economists expect to see the Government raising substantially more funds.