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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The UK's Prime Minister says there is a lot of work to do to make the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hold. 

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says shipping has once again stopped through the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks on Lebanon. 

The US rejects claims Israel's attacks breached the ceasefire agreement - because Hezbollah was never apart of it. 

Parties are expected to meet in Pakistan later this week to further discuss Iran's ten-point proposal. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.

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The UK's Prime Minister says there is a lot of work to do to make the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hold.&nbsp;
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says shipping has once again stopped through the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks on Lebanon.&nbsp;
The US rejects claims Israel's attacks breached the ceasefire agreement - because Hezbollah was never apart of it.&nbsp;
Parties are expected to meet in Pakistan later this week to further discuss Iran's ten-point proposal.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer claiming work needs to be done to keep the ceasefire going

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

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week

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