Welcome to the first edition of Investment Insights for 2025! We hope you had a wonderful summer break and took some time to relax and unwind.
Read moreIn the third quarter of 2024, there was considerable excitement surrounding interest rate cuts.
Read moreEquities had a positive second quarter, with emerging markets outperforming developed markets and growth stocks outperforming value stocks.
Read moreDuring the first quarter of 2024, equity markets performed strongly, with standout performances from Japanese and US equities. Bond markets were relatively muted, and gold reached a new all-time high.
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Read moreThe global markets faced another volatile quarter, with both equities and fixed income declining primarily due to expectations surrounding interest rates.
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Read moreNew Zealand officially entered a recession of the slimmest of margins in June 2023, due to two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth.
Read moreNew Zealanders are continuing to feel the pressure of inflation. The official cash rate (OCR) was increased by 0.5% on 5 April 2023, making it the highest level since 2008.
Read more2022 was another unpredictable year for investors and markets filled with many significant events globally and locally.
Read moreWith persistently high inflation in most major economies together with the Russia-Ukraine crisis the markets have had another tough quarter.
Read moreFor investors, the second quarter of 2022 saw a continued mix of difficult macro-economic and geopolitical conditions led by persistently high inflation.
Read more2021 was another year of uncertainty and ups and downs for investors and the markets.
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