The Middle East crisis has exposed New Zealand to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?
More than 80% of countries import at least 75% of the fertiliser they use. That means a disruption…
NZX 50 rises as Wall Street rally and Middle East ceasefire hopes lift stocks – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the rally was back on, with hopes the ceasefire…
Economist Cameron Bagrie weighs in on OCR debate over hike early or not to hike?
“[Neutral] is where the Reserve Bank’s neither got the foot on the accelerator or the brake. “If you…
NZ sharemarket flat amid US/Iran deal – Market close
Paul Robertshawe, chief investment officer with Octagon Asset Management, said investors were watching the developments very cautiously. “Some…
US Vice-President JD Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with Iran
Iran and the US had entered the talks mediated by Pakistan with maximalist positions, with Washington also piling…
US inflation surges to 3.3% as impact of Iran war bites
The United States and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28 and Tehran retaliated by blocking traffic in…
What Jamie Dimon’s warning means for KiwiSaver investors – Stock Takes
“I do believe that when we have a credit cycle, which will happen one day, losses on all…
NZ sharemarket traded flat, up only 0.1% – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said a modest day was expected after the excitement of…
Middle East ceasefire and oil price fall drive strong NZ sharemarket rally – Market close
Offshore, the S&P/ASX 200 Index was up 2.63% to 8958.1 points at 6pm NZ time, nearing its record…
NZX 50 jumps 1.3% despite Middle East tensions – Market close
Matt Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Management, said it was “a surprising reaction by our market given…
ANZ commodity price index hits record as Middle East war bites
It was the second-highest month on record for the index in world price terms, eclipsed only by its…
Marsden Point oil refinery closure: What it means for NZ fuel security now
In 2022, the company changed its name to Channel Infrastructure and accepted its last crude oil shipment, with…