New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook.

Concerns have been raised over the US tariffs situation and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. 

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New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook.
Concerns have been raised over the US tariffs situation and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.&nbsp;
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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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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the global uncertainties impacting Kiwi farmers

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President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy.

Warsh's confirmation hearing is set to take place next Wednesday and there's speculation growing about what this means for interest rates. 

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy.
Warsh's confirmation hearing is set to take place next Wednesday and there's speculation growing about what this means for interest rates.&nbsp;
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week

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Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops.

The US and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, and negotiations are planned in Pakistan this week, on a longer term settlement.

Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says there's no signs of this going away amid the ongoing uncertainty.

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Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops.
The US and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, and negotiations are planned in Pakistan this week, on a longer term settlement.
Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says there's no signs of this going away amid the ongoing uncertainty.
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel

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Consumer NZ says ongoing mechanical problems put Fords to the top of its list of the worst cars to own.

The US brand produced the two least reliable cars - in its survey of almost 6,000 owners.

The Focus and Escape Models won the top spots.

Product test journalist, Bryan Wall, says out of all cars, they had the most major faults reported.

"Their cars were off-road for, probably, an extended period of time, because the engine wasn't working or the gearbox had failed or there's an electrical problem."

Volkswagen's Tiguan and BMW three series make up the top four. 

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Consumer NZ says ongoing mechanical problems put Fords to the top of its list of the worst cars to own.
The US brand produced the two least reliable cars - in its survey of almost 6,000 owners.
The Focus and Escape Models won the top spots.
Product test journalist, Bryan Wall, says out of all cars, they had the most major faults reported.
"Their cars were off-road for, probably, an extended period of time, because the engine wasn't working or the gearbox had failed or there's an electrical problem."
Volkswagen's Tiguan and BMW three series make up the top four.&nbsp;
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Bryan Wall: Product test journalist on the research into the worst cars to own

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the global uncertainties impacting Kiwi farmers

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