Mortgage rates have slumped more than two per cent over the past 18 months, but don’t expect much more relief. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.25 per cent last week, as was widely expected by economists and financial markets. This was the first “no change”…

Markets will watching for further news on tariffs out of the White House this week, and keeping an eye on some key growth indicators out of China. Earnings will also be in focus, as the international reporting season ramps up. With many indices – including the S&P 500 in the US – sitting close to…

After a six-year hiatus, venture capitalist and former Wall Street analyst Mary Meeker has released her first Internet Trends report since 2019. It’s 340 pages long, and focused entirely on artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed “the Queen of the Internet” by Barron’s magazine, Meeker is known for her ability to identify and analyse major technological trends…

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…

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,…