https://pressroom.prlog.org/trendanalysis/ About Trend Analysis Network - Trend Analysis Network is a think tank based in New Zealand created to identify and publish analytical results of future trends in politics, society, and economics. https://www.prlog.org/13088677-current-economic-decline-driven-by-constrained-liquidity.html Despite a significant drop in home prices since the pandemic peak, affordability remains elusive. In lower cost regions even new homes (priced below national averages) require mortgage repayments that exceed reasonable thresholds for most households.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:54:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13086556-tariffs-strategic-counter-to-brics-currency-aspirations.html Ultimately, the U.S.'s efforts to protect the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency rely on a multifaceted approach that combines economic policies, strategic alliances, and global diplomacy. Tariffs are a tool in this arsenal...Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:51:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13059870-public-sector-cuts-fail-to-reduce-mid-term-costs.html Over the past two quarters, thousands of public service jobs were cut to help offset rising costs and degrading government finances.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:24:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13028575-three-untapped-areas-for-government-cost-reduction.html Analysis of Australian and United States implementation for government services and the health sector may validate these "low hanging fruits." The areas identified for potential significant cost reduction include Health, Defence, and public services.Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:20:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13021089-reserve-bank-potential-catalyst-of-new-inflationary-cycle.html The paradoxical result is that the Reserve Bank retention of protracted higher interest rates to help reduce inflation may now be perpetuating a new inflationary cycle, primarily driven by increasing council rates, insurance, and business operating costs.Fri, 17 May 2024 10:18:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12976702-new-zealand-economy-no-longer-resilient.html Trend Analysis indicates that the New Zealand economy is cooling more rapidly than anticipated, with longer recession and entrenched inflationary pressures expected through 2023.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:51:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12964519-government-announces-300m-for-classes-while-teacher-attrition-rates-increase.html The Prime Minister, in conjunction with Education Minister Jan Tinetti, announced funding of NZ$300m for building new classrooms. Trend analysis reveals that MoE funding appears to be disproportionate to the rate of hiring teachers.Sun, 14 May 2023 23:33:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12963879-latest-poll-shows-minor-parties-essential-for-representation.html The latest Taxpayers' Union - Curia Poll (released today) shows the growing influence minor parties may have on the next election.Wed, 10 May 2023 04:57:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12963677-analysis-reveals-limited-threat-from-ai.html Media reports on AI show an 88.5% emphasis towards the dangers posed by AI. Further research shows that only a specific subset of humans may be a target.Tue, 09 May 2023 03:02:36 GMT