Harbour Investment Outlook: Let the good times roll

Key market movements

• The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) increased 4.4% last month, in New Zealand dollar-unhedged terms, almost matching last month. This time the strength had very little to do with NZD weakness as returns in NZD-hedged terms were 4.1% for November.
• Locally, the New Zealand equity market had another good month, with the S&P/NZX...MORE»

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  Animal spirits Tuesday, December 10th, 3:53PM November was a very strong month for most equity markets. MORE»		Extreme measures for extreme circumstances – why the RBNZ should cut the OCR by 0.75% when it meets this week Tuesday, November 26th, 12:57PM Around six weeks ago we made the case for a 0.75% cut at each of the two final RBNZ meetings of the year. This was a non-consensus call. In the end, the central bank cut rates by 0.50% last month, but expectations following October’s CPI number started to shift in terms of what will happen at this week’s meeting. MORE»
  Power Plays: Navigating New Zealand’s Electricity Market Friday, November 22nd, 9:39AM It’s been a charged year for New Zealand’s electricity market, and not just because of the literal power surges. Earlier in the year, a perfect storm of low hydro lake levels, lacklustre wind, and a gas shortage sent electricity prices through the roof. Headlines buzzed with warnings of market dysfunction, with some pointing fingers at a lack of competition and an underinvestment in generation. With wholesale electricity prices and lake levels having returned closer to normal levels, we ask if the headlines are a fair reflection of reality. MORE»		Harbour Investment Outlook: Waiting game Thursday, November 21st, 3:23PM MORE»

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  KiwiSaver providers are questioning whether they are adequately equipped to deal with hardship applications, with some wanting to see a centralised service established for savers who need to access their funds. MORE»

  KiwiSaver assets grow to $117.6 bill

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  The March 2024 reporting year for KiwiSaver showed the strongest growth in total funds since 2021 and passed the $100 billion milestone, according to the Financial Markets Authority. MORE»

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