The latest employment numbers for September 2024 show the job market is still in a tough spot.

Annual filled jobs were down 0.9 percent compared to this time last year.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this is a tricky point for the economy - and things aren't expected to get better until mid-2025.

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The latest employment numbers for September 2024 show the job market is still in a tough spot.
Annual filled jobs were down 0.9 percent compared to this time last year.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this is a tricky point for the economy - and things aren't expected to get better until mid-2025.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest employment numbers for September 2024

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There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports.

The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports.
The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on red meat prices improving after economic downturn

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Plenty of celebrities have expressed their support for supplement giant AG1 - but an investigation has dug up some questionable details about the company's founder.

Founder Chris Ashenden has resigned amid a Newsroom investigation that raised questions over his criminal history and unpaid fines and reparations by his now-defunct firms. 

Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne says Ashenden's refusal to be interviewed set off journalistic 'alarm bells'.

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Plenty of celebrities have expressed their support for supplement giant AG1 - but an investigation has dug up some questionable details about the company's founder.
Founder Chris Ashenden has resigned amid a Newsroom investigation that raised questions over his criminal history and unpaid fines and reparations by his now-defunct firms.&nbsp;
Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne says Ashenden's refusal to be interviewed set off journalistic 'alarm bells'.
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Jonathan Milne: Newsroom Pro managing editor on AG1's founder resigning following criminal history investigation

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It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impacts.

No matter who wins, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have policies that could have implications regarding the future of international business.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what the candidates could do for New Zealand's economic future.

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It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impacts.
No matter who wins, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have policies that could have implications regarding the future of international business.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what the candidates could do for New Zealand's economic future.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impact of the US election

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest employment numbers for September 2024

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