New Zealand business confidence deteriorated sharply in the March quarter, with the NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion showing the general business situation dropping from +39 to +1. The survey highlights how the US–Israel conflict Read more…
Emerging peace talks aimed at ending the Iran War could reshape the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path but a Goldman Sachs note warns the outlook still hinges on how quickly geopolitical tensions ease and how Read more…
NZ consumer prices were up 0.9% in Q1, with annual inflation unchanged at 3.1% The result was stronger than expected with firm underlying inflation. Consumers Price Index, March quarter 2026 Headline inflation Quarterly change: +0.9% Read more…
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Business confidence fell sharply after the Iran conflict, with the gloom deepening over the course of March. Key results (seasonally adjusted) General business situation: +1 (Prev: +39) Trading activity, past three months: 0 (Prev: -3) Read more…
Silver, Gold and other metals are struggling to pick-up momentum despite lower Oil prices. The Ceasefire is set to expire soon, and both sides seem more reluctant to extend it without a deal. Intraday timeframe Read more…
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $76000 handle and maintains a firmly bullish technical structure. The $75000 psychological level is acting as a consistent pivot, suggesting sustained institutional interest. If buying pressure persists, the primary short-term goal Read more…
The ECB says it is still too early to fully assess the economic impact of the Iran conflict on the euro area, so policymakers should closely watch incoming data and avoid rushing into decisions. The Read more…
WTI oil opened $5 higher and gained over 6% at the start of the week, as “Trump Indicator” (one of key fundamental market drivers nowadays) changed direction during the weekend on fresh tensions over Strait Read more…
Research from Vanguard found that about half of investors prefer to invest in dividend-paying companies, believing such stocks deliver higher returns and lower volatility than non-dividend payers. “Many of these investors said they believe that Read more…