The Blog

BY GARETH MORGAN The success of Fisher and Paykel getting punitive tariffs imposed on whiteware imports from Korea highlights the arbitrariness of so-called "free" trade. All power to F&P for having government take retaliatory action against the dumped goods, no … Read More

BY GARETH MORGAN Having been in the UK for the last 6 weeks one can't help but notice the contrast between life there and here. Certainly their economy is performing pretty well with unemployment now below 5% and job ads … Read More

BY GARETH MORGAN The arrogance of the US authorities in matters of trade has been to the fore in recent weeks. The country that has recognised free trade as good for all is now of the opinion that it is … Read More

BY GARETH MORGAN The dark days of August – when western financial markets were rocked by Russia's collapse and Latin America's tremors, hedge funds failed and confidence in equities tumbled – have given way to an uncanny composure, particularly in … Read More

BY GARETH MORGAN The turmoil that continues to embroil South East Asia contradicts the conventional view that this region had found a growth formula which countries like New Zealand would benefit from emulating. The Asian formula is rapidly turning to … Read More

Gareth Morgan, director of Gareth Morgan Investments Controversial Malaysian Prime Minister Mahitmar Mohammed is at it again, raving about the market discipline that is bringing his style of economic management – by decree – to heel. The latest pariah his … Read More

Gareth Morgan, Director of Gareth Morgan Investments Dunedin put on magnificent weather for the weekend's rugby test, made all visitors welcome as is its practice – from Scottish pipers at the airport, brochures galore on the city's after-match offerings and … Read More

Gareth Morgan, Director of Gareth Morgan Investments Producer prices have fallen for five months in a row in the US, a cumulative 2% drop in prices so far this year. This is a streak unmatched since 1952 and is great … Read More