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Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Apple

While you were sleeping: Oil checks global equities

Wall Street was mixed as a decline in oil prices weighed on energy shares, offsetting optimism about a strong US economy and a supportive central bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

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Google

While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case

Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Apple

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds

US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015

Supply Chain

While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed

Wall Street gained after a surprise drop in US retail sales bolstered hope that Federal Reserve policy makers might not be in a rush to raise interest.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015

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