New Zealand‘s long awaited economic recovery has been delayed, rather than cancelled. A more prosperous period is likely ahead, although we do need to exercise some patience. The Reserve Bank not only cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) last month, but it slashed its forecasts for where it goes from here. If you prefer to…

It’s a holiday-shortened week in the US with markets closed for Labor Day on Monday, although the economy will be in focus this week with the August jobs report, ISM indices and the Fed’s Beige Book all due for release. We’ll also be watching for any political fallout after President Trump’s tariffs were ruled illegal…

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Three US stocks are now as big as four entire sectors. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the reality of today’s market. NVIDIA, Microsoft and Apple together make up more than one-fifth of the S&P 500. To put that in perspective, it’s more than the combined size of the four traditional defensive sectors of the market –…

The reporting season continues across with Chorus, EBOS Group, Meridian Energy, Summerset and Port of Tauranga all due to report in New Zealand, while we’ll hear from Coles, Woolworths, South32 and Wesfarmers across the Tasman. Internationally, NVIDIA will be in focus when its latest earnings are announced on Wednesday in the US. Subscribe or follow…

World shares have hit fresh record highs in recent days, defying forecasts for a pullback and looking much stronger than many predicted a few months ago. The MSCI All Country World Index ended last week up 13.2 per cent in 2025, and more than 40 per cent higher than two years ago. I should note…

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There’s plenty to monitor this week with the local highlight expected to be the Reserve Bank of New Zealand decision on Wednesday afternoon. Another cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) is widely expected, and markets will be focused on the latest forecasts and projections for clues as to how low the OCR goes from…

The local reporting season is heating up, and we’re all hopeful it’ll suggest the long-awaited economic recovery is in sight. It’s been a very challenging three years for many businesses. The economy contracted for eight consecutive quarters (on a per capita basis) until late last year, and since then it’s been a mediocre recovery. If…

Tariff headlines will remain a focal point this week, with the pause between the US and China due to to expire on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump also plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska, as he looks to broker a ceasefire agreement and bring an end to the war…