Old-fashioned gold more popular than ever
Gold prices climbed more than 20% since the start of 2020 and trades at almost $2000 US dollars.
NZ shares seesaw and investors buy bonds
The disruption within the two commodity-producing nations will add to inflationary pressures and sanctions are likely to slow European growth.
The worst financial impacts of war already passed
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been called “the blatant act of a bully” and NATO-aligned countries have imposed harsh sanctions that have moved global markets.
NZ shares snap back after shock of war
US indices spiked right before market close, either recovering some of their losses or turning positive.