Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index dropping to lowest level since 2004

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on next month's OCR forecast

ASB has joined Westpac in predicting the Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold next month. The outlook has been revised after they previously predicted a hike when it's next reviewed on July 8th. However, ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it'll be another close vote to stay at 2.25%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Edwin Paul: Boss of India New Zealand Business Council rejects Winston Peters' claims of discrimination

The boss of the India New Zealand Business Council says he doesn't believe claims by Winston Peters that the Government plans to discriminate against Indian migrants.  The New Zealand First Leader claims the free trade deal with India will see the Government imposing stricter tests on Indian migrants that others aren't subject to.  Trade Minister Todd McClay says Peters is wrong - and Edwin Paul agrees.  He says Peters is playing politics.  Paul says everybody knows the characters involved - and he expects hyperbole to continue until the election.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Micron unveiling their third-quarter earnings

Micron announced its third quarter earnings earlier, beating out analysts' expectations and surpassing estimates for the company's Q4 revenue outlook. Micron's stock has also gone up as a result, pushing up chip stocks. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Wayne Langford: former Federated Farmers president on Colin Hurst taking over his role

Federated Farmers has elected a new national president from South Canterbury. Waimate arable and dairy farmer Colin Hurst has replaced Wayne Langford. He's served as vice president for the last three years - and been spokesperson for freshwater, biodiversity, and fire and emergency issues. Former Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says he's worked with Colin Hurst for a number of years and he's got confidence in his replacement.  "He'll go well and he'll bring a different style to me, but that tends to be what you find - if you look at Andrew Hoggard, who was before me, he's quite different to me." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the 12th annual China Business Summit taking place in Auckland

Our relationship with China takes centre stage in Auckland this morning.   The 12th annual China Business Summit brings together business and political leaders to explore areas for cooperation amid deepening global uncertainty.  New Zealand exported nearly $20 billion worth of goods to China last year.   Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges told Mike Hosking political leaders have been shifting this country closer to our security partners, but they still have to maintain New Zealand's commercial interests.   He says in contrast to the climate of uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump, his tariffs, and the war, China has positioned itself as a predictable and reliable partner.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.