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Global real salary growth slows as inflation bites
Inflation

Global real salary growth slows as inflation bites

Higher-than-expected price rises cut global real salary growth to 0.6% in 2026, leaving workers with weaker purchasing power in most countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts
Crypto

Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts

Users in 100 million wallets will be able to receive USD and EUR through bank rails and hold the funds as stablecoins inside the app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise
eCommerce

Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise

Cost-of-living pressure is pushing most shoppers to trim gifts, decorations and dining out, with Black Friday sales adding extra strain.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago

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Australia's Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates again
Inflation

Australia's Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates again

Borrowers could face higher repayments as economists say the cash rate is likely to rise 25 basis points to an 18-year high.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Precinct puts downtown development on ice
Real estate

Precinct puts downtown development on ice

Auckland occupiers could face a longer wait for new office space, after rising costs and rates forced the developer to shelve its 55-storey tower.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Today
Australia small business sales steady as jobs growth lifts
Construction

Australia small business sales steady as jobs growth lifts

Hiring improved in the September quarter as small business jobs rose 3.9%, though wage growth slowed and sector performance stayed uneven.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens
Agricultural Technology

UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens

Agriculture and high street firms dragged on UK small business growth as sales rose just 4.0% in the September quarter, below normal levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Australia inflation data strengthens case for RBA hike
Housing

Australia inflation data strengthens case for RBA hike

Rising fuel costs and broad-based price pressures have left the Reserve Bank of Australia with little room to hold rates steady next week.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe
Data centers

Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe

Developers face higher budgets as JLL sees Asia Pacific tender inflation at 3.8% to 4.7% in 2027, above Europe's forecast.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Where are home loan rates heading now?
Housing

Where are home loan rates heading now?

Borrowers face further mortgage rises this year, with economists saying higher Reserve Bank rates are already feeding into fixed home loan pricing.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • 3 days ago
La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget
Digital Transformation

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Permutable wins second innovation award for AI tools
Application Programming Interface

Permutable wins second innovation award for AI tools

The recognition underscores growing demand for AI tools that turn global news into structured signals for hedge funds and asset managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff
Human Capital Management

Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff

The shift signals a younger, larger labour force at small firms, with average headcount up 44% since 2019 and separations down to 27%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Emerging markets show strong appetite for stablecoins
Crypto

Emerging markets show strong appetite for stablecoins

Inflation and currency weakness are pushing consumers in five emerging markets towards stablecoins, with 76% likely to use them for daily purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Here's how much wealth New Zealanders have tied up in property
Real estate

Here's how much wealth New Zealanders have tied up in property

Housing still accounts for about half of New Zealand household assets, but subdued prices and high rates are cooling sales and consumer spending.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • Last week
Pipes or paperwork? Mayor says councils burdened by rising audit fees
Risk & Compliance

Pipes or paperwork? Mayor says councils burdened by rising audit fees

Waimakariri ratepayers could face nearly $500,000 in annual audit costs, as the mayor says the money is being diverted from core services.

By David Hill • 4 min read • Last week
Is it cheaper to buy or rent?
Bank of New Zealand

Is it cheaper to buy or rent?

Annual ownership costs for a median home have fallen to about 35 per cent of household income, narrowing the gap with rent to a two-and-a-half-year low.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • Last week