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Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour debate how we are handling the economic shocks of war in the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business with Forsyth Barr: US market ceasefire rally, oil plunges 12%, solar famer Lodestone Energy may offer household power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, and negotiations are planned in Pakistan this week, on a longer term settlement. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says there's no signs of this going away amid the ongoing uncertainty. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.   This week, The OCR holds steady and a ceasefire is called in the Middle East. Does that mean the economy is about to tur...

Forget soy, pea, or lab-grown meat – the next frontier in sustainable food might just be hiding in plain sight. Specifically, in the leaves of everyday plants growing across New Zealand’s farmland. In the latest episode of The Business of Tech podcast, I talk to Ross Milne, the CEO of Rolleston-based startup Leaft Foods, which has pioneered a breakthrough technique to extract and proce...

The Reserve Bank Governor says the conflict in Iran has materially altered New Zealand's outlook, even if yesterday's ceasefire deal leads to a de-escalation.  The central bank's kept the Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.25%.  It's forecasting inflation will hit 4.2% this quarter and says it's prepared to hike the cash rate if inflation becomes embedded.  Governor Anna Breman told Mi...

NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s Senior Agricultural Analyst reviews last night’s GDT auction (down 3.4%) - WMP -0.7%, SMP -1.6%, BMP 0.7%, AMF -7.1%, Butter -8.1%, and Cheese -3.1%. Plus, we look at how the Middle East crisis is affecting red meat prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. The central bank's held the Official Cash Rate unchanged, at 2.25 percent. It's working off the assumption inflation will surge to 4.2 percent this quarter. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omn...

The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop. It's held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but is forecasting inflation could surge to 4.2 percent this quarter. Governor Anna Breman says that figure could be much lower if things settle in the Middle East. But she says if not, fuel costs could rise more, pushin...

Too many 'ifs' around the Iran war for our Finance Minister to guarantee all will be well down the track.  There are differing reports as to whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually open following a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran.   New Zealand has more than 60 days of petrol and 50 of diesel.  Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking a sustained ceasefire and movement of ships paint...

NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garth Bray from Herald Now Business joins Ryan for a business update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank expects inflation to spike this quarter - but says it's still too early to say by how much. The central bank's opted to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, for now. It's forecasting inflation will surge to 4.2 percent in the June quarter - but admits that forecast doesn't take into account the fall in fuel prices after yesterday's Iran ceasefire announcement. Th...

Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is expected to take a long-term view on inflation when it sets interest rates today.  Economists expect the central bank to play it safe and keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% until later in the year.  It's the first Monetary Policy Statement since the Iran war began.   Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking the bank will be focused on where infla...

Artificial intelligence revolution is not a knowledge wave. It is a tsunami, coming with both exceptional opportunities and challenges." - Chris Liddell, Anthropic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis updates us on the fuel stock situation, which is stable, but a poll claims NZ is heading in the "wrong direction" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says these increasing fuel prices will be tough on Kiwis as the Middle East conflict continues on. Fuel supplies remain stable with the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, but petrol and diesel prices have continued to surge. US President Donald Trump's threatening to obliterate all Iran's bridges and power infrastructure - if Iran doesn't do what he wants by tomorrow. Nicola Will...

Labour’s trade spokesperson talks about the Indian FTA, what’s going down in his old West Coast - Tasman electorate, and why he defends the agricultural record of his last government (2020-23).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Monday market outlook with Aaron Ibbotson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest in business with Garth Bray, thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weaker dollar's helping commodity prices.   ANZ’s Commodity Price Index hit a record high in March, rising 6.4% as the dollar weakened 2.8%.  Global prices rose 4.1% – the second-highest monthly rise on record.  BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking on the surface, higher prices look positive for exporters, but they're also facing much higher costs.   Sh...