US stocks hit record high after Donald Trump clinches victory
But European stocks fell, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index off 0.5% as the outlook darkened for the region’s exporters. Stocks are rallying “because investors dislike uncertainty more than any candidate”, said Luca Paolini, chief strategist at Pictet Asset Management. Meanwhile, the prospect of tariffs and looser US regulation knocked renewable energy stocks and European car manufacturers while lifting US banks. Trump has positioned himself as the pro-cryptocurrency candidate, pledging to make the US “the bitcoin superpower of the world”. Tesla was up 14% on bets that prominent Trump backer Elon Musk will benefit from the former President’s re-election.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 20:55 UTC
Trump's back in the White House and early childhood education | NZ Herald News Update
Puppies of the ocean! Would you pet a stingray? Reporter Francis is at Dive Tatapouri where the stingrays have come out to play! Get up close with these friendly fishes and learn what to do if they turn up on your next swim.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 18:31 UTC
US election 2024: Donald Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’, Kamala Harris concedes
Donald Trump has claimed victory in the US election, flanked by wife Melania and son Barron. That day, a mob of his supporters stormed Congress in a violent attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Cedric Richmond, a co-chair of the Harris campaign, briefly addressed the crowd and said Harris would not speak. Trump, whose supporters attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, after he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, voted earlier near his home in Palm Beach, Florida. Tuesday’s vote capped a dizzying race churned by unprecedented events, including two assassination attempts against Trump, President Joe Biden’s surprise withdrawal and Harris’ rapid rise.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 17:31 UTC
Herald morning quiz: November 7
Which British monarch had the shortest reign, lasting only nine days? Photo / 123RFWhich British monarch had the shortest reign, lasting only nine days? Test your brains with the Herald’s morning quiz. Share your score with friends, family, & colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for today’s afternoon quiz.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 16:03 UTC
US election 2024: Inside Kamala Harris’ grim election night party
The crowds disappear from Howard University after hearing Kamala Harris won't speak tonight. Supporters at Howard University were reduced to tears as election results came through. US Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania on her last day of campaigning. Empty seats are seen at the election night watch party for Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC. At 12.45am, Harris’ campaign officials told the crowd she wouldn’t be appearing.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 15:29 UTC
NZ’s jobless rate climbs to 4.8%
New Zealand’s jobless rate increased to 4.8% in the September 2024 quarter and other measures of the labour market also weakened as the economy contracted. Deb Brunning, a statistics manager at Statistics NZ, said the unemployment rate had been growing for the past two years and more people were not in the labour force. The number of people not in the job market has increased 57,000 in the past year. Those without work for three to six months were up 42% while people spending shorter periods jobless were relatively steady, Stats NZ said. There were 148,000 people out of work as of September, Statistics NZ said, up from 143,000 in June.
Source:Stuff
November 06, 2024 13:15 UTC
Crowds at Harris HQ empties out
Kamala Harris will not speak tonight. Donald Trump is making his way towards his headquarters. NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan is at Harris’ HQ and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the space has been largely empty throughout the night, and many campaign staff are heading out. LISTEN ABOVE
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 12:45 UTC
Tourism To The British Buckingham Palace Will Open To The Public Starting In 2025
JAKARTA - The British Empire has finally opened Buckingham Palace to be visited by the general public starting in early 2025. Launching from Stuff.co.nz, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the palace's East Wing area will be open to the public for five months. 1.8 million, and will get a more in-depth view of the history of the rooms at the palace's East Wing. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace is currently in the process of restoring 369 million pounds sterling or around Rp7.54 trillion. Buckingham Palace itself previously served as the official residence of the king in London, the venue for the hearing, and the reception.
Source:Stuff
November 06, 2024 12:35 UTC
“We Believe Your International Career Has Come To An End” – Neil Wagner Shares Conversation With Gary Stead Before NZ vs AUS 2024 Test Series
“We Believe Your International Career Has Come To An End” – Neil Wagner Shares Conversation With Gary Stead Before NZ vs AUS 2024 Test SeriesFormer New Zealand cricketer Neil Wagner has spoken out about the tough treatment he received. Known for his tireless work ethic and ability to bowl long spells while taking wickets, Wagner was one of New Zealand’s most resilient pacers. I’m really sorry, but we are not picking you for the Australia series. The 38-year-old was crucial to New Zealand’s World Test Championship win over India in 2021. The Black Caps will next face England in a three-match Test series.
Source:Stuff
November 06, 2024 11:50 UTC
Daily review 06/11/2024
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, November 6th, 2024 - 7 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 11:17 UTC
Unemployment rises, remains below historical average
Unemployment has risen again. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate has reached 4.8% in the September quarter. That's up from 4.6% in the June quarter, and well up from 3.2% in the December 2021 quarter. NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham that there was no question they would see people lose their jobs, but the fact that it came in lower than many forecasts is a good thing. He says that over the last 20 or 30 years, New Zealand has historically had an unemployment rate above 5%, so we are still below the historical average.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 10:41 UTC
The Government’s cynical manipulation of the Treaty Principles Bill
From Giles Dexter at Radio New Zealand:The government intends to introduce the Treaty Principles Bill this Thursday – earlier than expected. At present, the progressing of the Bill is having serious impacts on the relationship but the Bill if enacted would kill that relationship. David Seymour has countered by attacking the Waitangi Tribunal and accusing it of breaking the government’s trust. Again from Radio New Zealand:“[The Tribunal] demands information from the government, such as the date the Treaty Principles Bill is to be introduced to Parliament, but the information becomes public within hours of them knowing. I am pretty confident that there would have been a number of lawyers incensed at the Government’s manipulation of the process.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 09:17 UTC
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
Hospital petition reaches ParliamentYesterday at 10:54Drivers of 'Cliff', Dunedin couple Mike Waddell and Pam Munro, took the ambulance to Wellington with the petition. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON A petition of 34,000 signatures calling on the government to reverse the proposed cuts to the new Dunedin hospital build has arrived at Parliament.
Source:Otago Daily Times
November 06, 2024 07:57 UTC
Investors return as US election votes come in
The US dollar rallied as early vote counts in the close US presidential election appeared to give him an edge over Kamala Harris. ”Markets will be very concerned about Trump’s more aggressive fiscal deficit plans, and the impact of tariffs on inflation,” Goodson said. Goodson said the NZX was still quiet and had yet to substantively respond. With 121,000 shares traded, volumes were the highest since the ETF was listed in late October. For the third day this week, Spark and Infratil dominated trading volumes, collectively accounting for more than a third of the total value traded.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 07:06 UTC
US election 2024: Celebrities who support Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, from Joe Rogan to Taylor Swift
These are the major celebrities backing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election. Here is a breakdown of the major celebrities supporting either Trump or Harris in the 2024 election. Let’s do this.”Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift publicly endorsed Harris for president in September shortly after the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump had concluded. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote on Instagram. I cast my vote for someone who will be a president for all Americans.”Lady Gaga has endorsed Kamala Harris.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 06, 2024 02:56 UTC