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"Weaponised" gadgets and a backlash against globalisation are some of risks facing the global economy over the next decade.

Following Donald Trump's first press conference as US President-elect saw Wall Street fluctuate.

Economist says 2017 shaping up to be 'full of promise', but much would depend on the international outlook and the Trump administration.

Trump's financial and trade policies could unintentionally affect Kiwi exporters, says Craigs Investment Partners broker Peter McIntyre.

Trade officials have signalled that Donald Trump will take aggressive steps to boost exports.

2016 was a crazy year - to the delight of Bitcoin investors.

COMMENT: Keep an eye on data from the Asian giant and expect the unexpected.

Even with potential record sales, the automotive industry must brace for a slowdown, analysts warn.

With global growth under pressure, the outlook for the export-dependent region is faltering.

Oritain chief executive Grant Cochrane shares his thoughts on the science being used to identify the origin of food.

It's not just the pagoda roof turret that gives the Annandale Distillery in Scotland an Asian feel.

Donald Trump's assault on trade is escalating. First the foes were China and Mexico. Now it is the world.

China slapped a $42m fine on General Motors for antitrust violations, a sign of the growing tensions between the US and the Asian nation.

Don't think you weren't warned. You were, over, and over, and over again.

COMMENT: With TPP supporters in Trump's Cabinet, trade deals may still have life.

NZ's monthly trade deficit narrowed in November as imports declined from earlier periods which were boosted by aircraft arrivals.

An "awkward" video of Theresa May at the EU summit has emerged in which the Prime Minister appears to be ignored.

The business community is welcoming Bill English's appointment to Prime Minister, but asking: can he keep up Key's skillful diplomacy?

Fonterra has told investors in the cooperative's unit fund that it's critical the government continues driving regional and multi-lateral trade agreements.

The post-election rally has taken stock markets to all-time highs, but recent gains raise some interesting questions.

Fonterra wants to lift its UHT sales in China through its flagship brand, Anchor.

Outgoing Prime Minister John Key has been tipped as a potential candidate to head the International Monetary Fund.

Donald Trump issued a dramatic warning to companies that they would face "retribution" if they move American jobs overseas

COMMENT: John Key tries to smooth fears of a rising tide of US protectionism.

Trump is shocked that Carrier took him literally. That doesn't bode well for his many promises.

COMMENT: Every time I crossed a border in South America these past few weeks I was glad to be from New Zealand.

The US needs to continue to play a leading role when it comes to global trade agreements, Dennis Muilenburg says.

The drop reflected a decline in the value, price and volume of exports, led by dairy, meat and forestry shipments.

COMMENT: Like any building with concrete cancer, trust in a big idea can seem very solid right up until the moment of collapse.