With China and the US promising trade war escalations, economists are speculating about the future of the tariffs and how they'll impact global economies.

Some have have drawn parallels with the Great Depression - and warned the world should be prepared for a downturn.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.

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New data shows inflation's gone up again - and there's concerns about what it could mean going forward.

The latest Stats NZ figures put the rate at 2.5 percent, up from 2.2 percent three months ago.

It's the first time it's risen in almost three years.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this could mean for the state of the economy.

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Genesis Energy has confirmed it plans to shift its focus over to coal, as gas production declines and no other suitable sources have been found.

Genesis has made clear it sees a declining role for gas in electricity generation - despite the Government's attempts to get offshore oil and gas exploration going properly.

Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie isn't surprised by this - given the associated challenges.

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