Equities fall as inflation expectations rise
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Equities fall as inflation expectations rise

New Zealand equities saw yet another pull back as a Reserve Bank survey showed rising inflation expectations, prompting bond yields to step higher as the market priced risk of interest rate hikes.

Dan Brunskill 09 Feb 2021
NZ shares bounce from week's losses
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NZ shares bounce from week's losses

The NZX 50 recouped some losses after being plagued by market volatility and steadily climbing interest rates.

Dan Brunskill 05 Feb 2021
Higher bond yields push equity prices lower
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Higher bond yields push equity prices lower

Investors are starting to anticipate tighter monetary policy in the near future. 

Dan Brunskill 04 Feb 2021
Unemployment rate falls, pushing NZ dollar and equities higher
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Unemployment rate falls, pushing NZ dollar and equities higher

A staggeringly strong labour market has surprised investor but comes with its own set of risks. 

Dan Brunskill 03 Feb 2021