Con Williams
Brewing trade war could benefit local exporters
New Zealand exporters might benefit from a trade battle between the United States and China, according to a local economist. Audio
Dairy payout forecast may be a challenge
The prospect of a higher dairy payout this season is under pressure after the latest global dairy auction. Audio
Aluminium prices bright spot in commodity prices
A strong rise in aluminium prices to a five year high is one of the bright spots in the latest ANZ commodity report. Audio
Fundamentals change for dairy sector
The latest rise in dairy prices in the fortnightly auction is lifting hopes that Fonterra can again lift its forecast payout to farmers. Audio
Volatile commodities continue
A rural economist says volatility is still present in commodity markets despite some strong uplift recently. Audio
Dairy co-op raises forecast payout
The gain to Fonterra's forecast payout to farmers could add more than one billion dollars to the New Zealand economy. Audio
Dairy prices set for boost, but dollar dents export returns
Dairy prices look set to push higher at this week's global auction but may hit a wall and correct later in the year. Audio
Commodity prices perk up to nine-month high - ANZ survey
The prices for the country's main commodities hit their highest level in nine months in July on the back of broad based gains in the face of a still elevated currency. Audio
Fonterra business changes starting to deliver - ANZ
Dairy giant Fonterra is starting to show some of the benefits of its restructuring and cost cutting programme of the past couple of years, according to a rural economist. Audio
Dairy sector pressures remain - ANZ
Fonterra has kept its forecast farmgate milk payout steady at $4.25 a kilo of milk solids. Rural economist Con Williams says farmers have made progress in minimising the pain of lower prices. Audio
Commodity prices perk up to seven month high - ANZ survey
The prices for the country's main commodities are still lagging where they were a year ago, despite perking up to their best level in seven months in June. Audio
Dairy leads fall in commodity price index
A fall in dairy prices led the overall fall in ANZ's Commodity Price Index last month. Rural economist at ANZ, Con Williams, says it's a mixed result. Audio
Agric-economist calls Fonterra result respectable
An agricultural economist says the Fonterra result was respectable and fairly well flagged, and what was to be expected in the current environment. Audio
Fonterra debt levels to announce half-year results this week
Dairy giant Fonterra reports its first half earnings on Wednesday, and they're expected to be more than double on last year. Audio
Early Business News for 21 March 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
EU plans to help farmers, impact on NZ farmers not yet known
One of the disrupting factors in the world dairy trade has been the glut of production in Europe. Audio
ANZ commodity price index falls 2.3 pct in January
It's been a weak start to the New Year for commodities with no let up in the softer prices and markets for New Zealand's main primary exports. Audio
Strengthening NZD cuts into commodity price gains
Commodity prices rose in October, for the second month in a row, but improving prices could quickly be eroded if the New Zealand dollar continues to strengthen. Audio
Expect a bumpy ride with dairy prices - economist
An economist is expecting a bumpy ride with dairy prices in the months ahead. Audio
Fonterra's financial position
While farmers around the country anxiously await Fonterra's revelation today of its forecast milk price for the new season some in the sector are wanting answers about Fonterra's financial position… Audio