US President Donald Trump has spent the past week verbally attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and it's prompted concerns from the markets.

Trump recently claimed the US economy could slow down unless interest rates were lowered immediately - and said that Powell's termination 'cannot come soon enough'.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what this could mean for investors.

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US President Donald Trump has spent the past week verbally attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and it's prompted concerns from the markets.
Trump recently claimed the US economy could slow down unless interest rates were lowered immediately - and said that Powell's termination 'cannot come soon enough'.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what this could mean for investors.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

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The UK is hailing a new era of relations with Europe, as they seek closer ties on trade and defence.

The new deal signals a resetting of ties with the European Union post-Brexit, and could mean significant trade benefits for Britain.

It'll be easier to trade food across the border, and allow the UK to access EU funds for defence development.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this development puts an end to the 'little Britain' experiment.

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The UK is hailing a new era of relations with Europe, as they seek closer ties on trade and defence.
The new deal signals a resetting of ties with the European Union post-Brexit, and could mean significant trade benefits for Britain.
It'll be easier to trade food across the border, and allow the UK to access EU funds for defence development.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this development puts an end to the 'little Britain' experiment.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and Europe establishing a trade deal

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New reports indicate a critical part of the Government’s plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over.

A huge chunk of the Government’s climate success rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won’t happen because it doesn’t stack up commercially.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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New reports indicate a critical part of the Government’s plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over.
A huge chunk of the Government’s climate success rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won’t happen because it doesn’t stack up commercially.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan for cutting greenhouse gases falling over

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It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't be a 'lolly scramble' and plenty of cuts will have to take place.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further,

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It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't be a 'lolly scramble' and plenty of cuts will have to take place.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further,
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist outlines predictions for Budget Day 2025

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

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