Currency
Making cents of our dollar
Why are there so many rainclouds over so many of the world's currencies? Audio
Making cents of our dollar
Why are there so many rainclouds over so many of the world's currencies?
AudioFrom inflation to stagflation
Market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to explain what stagnation is and why we don't need to start worrying about depression just yet, despite the economic outlook globally looking challenging… Audio
The anarchic current flowing through the cryptosphere
The further she ventured into crypto for her recent article, the more Sarah Resnick realised that not all cryptocurrency investors fit the cliches. But that didn't detract from the common, almost… Audio
Why coins will continue to stand the test of time
In his new book, When Money Talks: A History of Coins and Numismatics, Professor Frank L. Holt investigates the history of money in the form of coinage and the discipline that studies it, highlighting… Audio
El Salvador president seeks to make bitcoin legal tender
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says he will send a bill to Congress to make bitcoin legal tender, touting its potential to help Salvadorans living abroad send remittances home.
China's quiet digital currency revolution
China is continuing to make significant strides in creating the world's first digital currency controlled by a central bank. Trials of a digital yuan are now underway in four Chinese cities, with a… Audio
The 'donation dollar' that's designed to be given away
The new Australian $1 coin is stamped with a message that reads: 'Donation Dollar: Give to help others.' The coin, the first of its kind in the world, has been minted in the hope that it will raise… Audio
Covid-19: Why a Washington town is printing its own wooden money
After watching Covid-19 wreak havoc on his local community, Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier came up with an initiative concept to issue wooden dollars that can only be spent at local businesses - thus… Audio
Are coins a thing of the past?
There is a question mark over the future of coins due to the twin effects of digital technology and inflation reducing coin values. Andrew Clifford, president of the Numismatic Society of… Audio
Samoa raises fresh concerns over cryptocurrency OneCoin
Samoans are being warned about a global multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scheme which has compromised the country's financial system. Audio
Jane Austen bank note unveiled
The new plastic £10 note has been unveiled by Bank of England governor Mark Carney at Winchester Cathedral.
More hedging activity to protect in volatile times
The latest ASB Bank Kiwi Dollar Barometer shows foreign exchange hedging is at its highest level in two years. Audio
Dollar tipped to fall even further
A currency analyst is predicting the falling New Zealand dollar could slump to its lowest mark against the US greenback since the global financial crisis. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar continues to inch towards parity with the Australian currency. Audio
Kiwi heads towards parity with Australian dollar
The New Zealand dollar is again inching towards parity with the Australian currency, after a big jump overnight. Audio
NZ dollar falls another US cent Kauri bond issues exceed $2b
The New Zealand dollar has fallen more than another US cent following yesterday's move by the Reserve Bank, opening the door to possible interest rate cuts, and as investors globally flee riskier… Audio
Insight for 14 July 2013 - Strong NZ Dollar Help or Hindrance?
The NZ dollar is still at an historically high level - Patrick O'Meara considers whether this has been a help or hindrance. Audio
Insight for 19 December 2010 - Currency Wars
Nigel Stirling looks at the recent global currency wars and the impact they're having on New Zealand Audio