A crucial week looms, both internationally as well as here in New Zealand. Markets are eagerly awaiting the end of the President Trump’s 90-day reciprocal tariff extension, which expires on July 9th. Closer to home, all eyes will be on the RBNZ, to see if it leaves the OCR unchanged as expected, or surprises markets…

In a world obsessed with ‘now’ thinking 50 years ahead can be very challenging for many of us, let alone for teenagers. But long-term thinking is exactly what makes investing so powerful. That’s why it’s so important to start early and build good habits, even if it’s just a few dollars at a time. Extending…

The Government recently released its 2025 Budget, and there are some important updates to KiwiSaver you should know about. At Craigs, we’re here to help you make sense of what these changes could mean for your KiwiSaver portfolio. Here’s a quick summary of the changes: Contribution rates for employees and employers are going upThe default…

Since 1900, US shares have returned 9.8 per cent per annum (including dividends). That’s a recipe for wealth generation and an excellent way to ensure your capital grows more than inflation (which has been just below three per cent per annum over that period). But here’s the thing, the market rarely delivers an annual return…

Prominent philanthropy sector executive Arron Perriam is joining Craigs Investment Partners as Director, Philanthropy and Intergenerational Wealth. Craigs’ Head of Private Wealth and Markets Jeremy Williamson says the appointment expands Craigs’ holistic approach to wealth management and its commitment to philanthropic impact. The newly created role sits inside Craigs’ Specialised Wealth Advisory Team (SWAT), which…

Navigating through global trade uncertainty Port of Tauranga has its finger on the pulse when it comes to New Zealand’s economy, particularly the primary sector. Our largest port exports 90% of our Kiwifruit, 70% of our dairy, and 30% of logs. With plenty of shipping and trade uncertainty of late, we sat down with Leonard…

With the midpoint of the year upon us, it’s been a mixed bag (and at times, a rollercoaster) for investors. Somewhat ominously, it feels like 2025 is just getting started. We’re at a crucial crossroads and there’s no shortage of key events looming in the months ahead. Financial market returns haven’t been too bad, despite…

Looking ahead, events in the Middle East will remain a focal point as investors watch for signs of further escalation. Central banks will also be in the spotlight, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s scheduled to testify to Congress, following last week’s Fed decision. The economic highlights this week will be flash PMIs for June,…

Driving success: Turners defying economic headwinds Despite a tough economic backdrop, Turners Automotive is defying the odds having recently reported their fifth consecutive record profit. In the second episode of our Exec Talks series, Mohandeep Singh sat down with Turners CEO, Todd Hunter, to talk everything from record profits and employee ownership to the rise…

There have been increasing concerns over “stagflation” risks in recent months, as economic indicators weaken and tariffs threaten to push inflation back up. The term is used to describe the highly undesirable combination of low growth, high unemployment, and high inflation. US continuing unemployment claims have hit the highest since 2021, while the Institute of…