The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate.

Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank will cut as high as 75 percent.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the odds.

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The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate.
Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank will cut as high as 75 percent.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the odds.
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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. 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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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of the Reserve Bank's final meeting of the year

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Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations. 

The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a range of $120 million to $160m, down from $185m in the previous comparable half year.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the mood of investors.

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Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations.&nbsp;
The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a range of $120 million to $160m, down from $185m in the previous comparable half year.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the mood of investors.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Air New Zealand's projected first-half earnings

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Nvidia's reported third-quarter earnings have surpassed expectations - and left the chip maker feeling optimistic about its future.

The company's earnings delivered a better-than-expected forecast for the next quarter.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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Nvidia's reported third-quarter earnings have surpassed expectations - and left the chip maker feeling optimistic about its future.
The company's earnings delivered a better-than-expected forecast for the next quarter.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia's third-quarter earnings surpassing expectations

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Westpac has been accused of hypocrisy over punishing Kiwi farmers for their emissions while investing in fossil fuels.

Westpac is among the major banks that introduced emissions reduction targets for farmers - including reducing the emissions intensity of the dairy farms it finances in Australia and New Zealand.

However, these targets translate into Westpac Australia allowing Australian dairy farmers to continue producing more CO2-equivalent emissions per tonne of milk than New Zealand dairy farmers.

Chief executive Catherine McGrath says Kiwi dairy farmers start at a better level than their Australian counterparts.

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Westpac has been accused of hypocrisy over punishing Kiwi farmers for their emissions while investing in fossil fuels.
Westpac is among the major banks that introduced emissions reduction targets for farmers - including reducing the emissions intensity of the dairy farms it finances in Australia and New Zealand.
However, these targets translate into Westpac Australia allowing Australian dairy farmers to continue producing more CO2-equivalent emissions per tonne of milk than New Zealand dairy farmers.
Chief executive Catherine McGrath says Kiwi dairy farmers start at a better level than their Australian counterparts.
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Catherine McGrath: Westpac chief executive defends tough emissions targets for Kiwi farmers

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of the Reserve Bank's final meeting of the year

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