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Gold price plummets as markets prepare for Fed chair announcement — as it happened

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30 January 2026

The prices of gold and silver have plummeted in Asian trade as markets prepare for a surprise Federal Reserve announcement, and the ASX 200 has finished the week on a negative note. Look back on the day's finance news in our business blog.

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NZ’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?
	30 Jan: Treating consumers of financial products and services fairly seems uncontroversial. But translating it into a legal obligation can have unintended consequences.... more

The Finance Minister's dispelling concern the official cash rate will be hiked this year
	30 Jan: The Finance Minister's dispelling concern the official cash rate will be hiked this year... more

The US wants to control Venezuela's finances. These armed groups could make it difficult
	30 Jan: The US plan to "recover" Venezuela could spark a domestic backlash in a country that is already heavily divided among various armed groups that have political interests.... more

Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
	30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks... more

A potential lesson for all retailers - from the Lululemon leggings saga
	30 Jan: A potential lesson for all retailers - from the Lululemon leggings saga... more

Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure
	30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure... more

The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools
	29 Jan: The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools... more

New Zealand export values have been surging
	29 Jan: New Zealand export values have been surging... more

The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe
	29 Jan: The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.... more

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Most Popular Recent Business News

02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis +++++++++++++++++++++++++

04 Jan: Cautious optimism from tech experts, in the wake of this week's ManageMyHealth cyber attack ++++++++++++++++++++++++

05 Jan: Hopes the ASB Tennis Classic will be the first of many strong events on the Auckland calendar ++++++++++++++++++++++++

03 Jan: The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure ++++++++++++++++++++++++

01 Jan: Hopes the new vocational education model kicking in from today will put industry in the driver's seat ++++++++++++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather +++++++++++++++

01 Jan: New agreements take effect today - for a strategic coal reserve stockpile at Huntly Power Station +++++++++++++

Business NewsLinks

30 Jan: Iwi chair calls out councillor for his refusal to attend meeting on marae (Stuff.co.nz)

30 Jan: Councillor who wouldn’t go to meeting at marae ‘will always be welcome’, says kaumatua (Stuff.co.nz)

30 Jan: What next for newmarket as 'emo' twenty-seven names goes? (RadioNZ)

30 Jan: Microsoft warns of lower surface revenue due to ram shortages (PC World)

30 Jan: Asus expertbook ultra review: panther lake makes it fly (PC World)

29 Jan: Business confidence retreats from 30-year high (RadioNZ)

29 Jan: Tongans frustrated with trump's 'collective punishment' of foreign nationals (RadioNZ)

29 Jan: Te araroa floods: coffee shop owner back in business after evacuation (Stuff.co.nz)

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