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The global central bank interest rate easing cycle gathered pace over September, resulting in a continuation of strong returns from fixed income and global share markets. Key themes were: Global equity markets gained late in the month on lower interest rates. During September the US S&P 500 index hit its 42nd record high for the … Read more
In this month’s Investment Update, Generate’s Nathan Field takes 5 minutes to share his insights following a trip to the US. He also discusses the Chinese sharemarket and whether Generate invests in China. The key takeaways are: In the Tech sector every company he saw continues to lean into AI. There is still a lot … Read more
After a tumultuous month for global financial markets, global equities ended the month of August in positive territory and global interest rates moved lower. In the US, corporate earnings started to broaden out from the large technology companies. Locally, a reduction in interest rates is a positive development for the New Zealand share market. The … Read more
July witnessed several market moving events leading to high levels of volatility. Except for large cap US technology companies, which declined in value over the month, the volatility was generally to the positive side with both fixed income and equity markets delivering positive returns. Events over July included a surprise French election result, dramatic developments … Read more
Share Markets Global share markets rose 3.7% in May, reverting to their upward trend Favourable economic data in the US, UK and Europe, a successful US earnings season, and falling longer term interest rates supported the rise in global share markets. AI remains a key feature. Nvidia’s better than expected profit announcement provided a big … Read more
Attached is a copy of our Select Wealth Management Monthly View. Key points: The ongoing resilience of the US economy is supportive of US corporate earnings, and global economic activity is stabilising. This is supportive of a broader range of stocks outside the narrow range of AI/tech stocks known as the Magnificent Seven. Risks remain … Read more
The resilience of the US economy, robust corporate profits, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI), and the prospect of central banks reducing interest rates later in the year have pushed global markets higher. New Zealand’s share market gained 3.3% in March, primarily on positive global investment sentiment and lower longer term interest rates. The global economic … Read more
2024 could see revival of dividend stocks and a better balance in share market perfomance Investors sought dividend-paying stocks in 2022 mindful that interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve could weigh on bonds (higher yields drives bond prices lower). But in 2023 dividend stocks fell out of favour: As interest rates rose to … Read more
A Massey University report reveals a widening gap between NZ Superannuation and the cost of living in retirement. The New Zealand Retirement Expenditure Guidelines Annual Update 2023 examines various lifestyle choices and the savings that are required to fund the respective lifestyle. The study shows that your geographic location (metropolitan v provincial) and your personal … Read more
NZ Funds Income Generator fund is designed to limit losses in a negative share market environment. The fund provides a select portfolio of New Zealand and Australian companies with a focus on those paying high dividends with strong cash flows and reasonable valuations. These companies have avoided the worst of the 2022 sell-off so far, … Read more