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EUR/CHF edges higher amid speculation of intervention from the Swiss National Bank in currency markets. EU–US trade talks stall ahead of August tariff deadline, fueling market uncertainty and limiting EUR/CHF gains. EUR/CHF tests key Fibonacci resistance as downtrend holds, while bearish momentum fades. The Euro (EUR) is edging higher against the Swiss Franc (CHF). On

Gold rallies as tariff risks and trade tensions fuel demand for safe-haven bullion. EU-US trade talks stall as President Trump increases demands, sending the US Dollar lower. XAU/USD threatens psychological resistance at $3,400 as bullish momentum increases. Gold (XAU/USD) is benefiting from renewed trade tensions on Monday, which have triggered demand for the safe-haven yellow

The US Dollar starts the week under pressure, slipping against major currencies on Monday. Political pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell intensifies after DOJ referral over alleged perjury. The DXY US Dollar Index is retesting a critical support zone near 98.80-98.00, showing signs of fading momentum. The US Dollar (USD) kicks off the week on

The Bank of Canada (BoC) released triplicate survey reports on Monday, with the Q2 Business Outlook Survey showing less direct tariff impact in Q2 compared to Q1, while the BoC Business Leaders’ Pulse showed less export-focused firms expect worst-case tariff scenarios than before. The BoC’s Survey of Consumer Expectations also showed that despite improvements, the

The Japanese Yen rises against the US Dollar as the Greenback weakens amid renewed trade tensions and political pressure on the Federal Reserve. Japan’s ruling coalition loses its majority in the upper house, fueling political uncertainty and raising concerns over the direction of future fiscal and economic policy. Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a full

Navigation for News Categories New Plymouth District Council chief executive Gareth Green concedes an earlier restructure played a part in the error. Photo: Taupō District Council / Supplied An external review following a New Plymouth District Council rates GST blunder – which could’ve cost it $20 million in lost revenue – indicates key managers may

Navigation for News Categories Paula O’Kane, from Otago University’s business school, says global research shows work structures need a rethink. Photo: Dave Bull Working a four day week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction, a new study has found. The research out of Boston College in the United States tested the effect of reducing employees

Navigation for News Categories It is widely expected that the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate again in August, which could pull short-term rates down slightly. Photo: RNZ Inflation pushed up to its highest level in a year in the June quarter – but what is that likely to mean for interest rates?

Navigation for News Categories Consumer NZ wants the government to crackdown on what it calls a systemic problem of misleading supermarket prices. The consumer organisation said shoppers were too often being stung at the checkout and paying more than the advertised shelf price for items. New World and Pak’n Save owner, Foodstuffs said it took