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Market outlook - Risks evenly balanced for 2013

Article posted on 28 February 2013 in Markets

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After a troublesome year the global economy is moving into third gear, with risks looking to be more evenly balanced than they have been for several years. John Carran outlines our view on what’s ahead for world markets in 2013.

After a troublesome year the global economy is moving into third gear, with risks looking to be more evenly balanced than ...
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End of the year not the end of the world

Article posted on 18 December 2012 in Markets

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The Mayan calendar might suggest that the world is going to end before Christmas, but December 2012 is actually shaping up to be far from disastrous in economic terms. We explain why in this snapshot of the state of markets at year end.

The Mayan calendar might suggest that the world is going to end before Christmas, but December 2012 is actually shaping up...
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A foul earnings season

Article posted on 26 November 2012 in Markets

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Nathan Field reviews the September quarter earnings season – with a focus on how Google and Apple fared.

Nathan Field reviews the September quarter earnings season – with a focus on how Google and Apple fared. ...
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The economic impact of 'Superstorm Sandy'

Video posted on 2 November 2012 in Markets

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Much has been reported about the devastating effects of 'Superstorm Sandy' on the United States. John Carran looks at the impact the storm may have on the US economy, as well as the potential effect on the wider global economy.

Much has been reported about the devastating effects of 'Superstorm Sandy' on the United States. John Carran looks...
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All aboard the QE3: What is Quantitative Easing and will it affect New Zealand?

Video posted on 21 September 2012 in Markets

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US Reserve Bank boss Ben Bernanke has announced a third round of Quantitative Easing (QE3 for short). But what is QE? Is it the cure for the US economy's ills? Do we need a dose of it in NZ? In this video John Carran explains what QE3 means and how it could affect the New Zealand economy.

US Reserve Bank boss Ben Bernanke has announced a third round of Quantitative Easing (QE3 for short). But what is QE? Is i...
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Aussie Rules? The Australian economy and how it affects New Zealand

Video posted on 6 September 2012 in Markets

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Slowing growth in China means Australia's mining boom could be coming to an end. In this video John Carran looks at where the Australian economy is headed and how a change in fortune could affect this side of the Tasman.

Slowing growth in China means Australia's mining boom could be coming to an end. In this video John Carran looks at wh...
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Market outlook: It's not the end of the world

Article posted on 22 August 2012 in Markets

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Judging by the news headlines over the past few months you could be forgiven for believing that the end of the world is upon us. As serious as the situation is, the underlying picture may not be as dire as the media and some commentators make out. John Carran explains.

Judging by the news headlines over the past few months you could be forgiven for believing that the end of the world is up...
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Our Growing Trade with China

Video posted on 14 March 2012 in Markets

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With all the recent focus on the troubles in Greece, John Carran looks at the generally brighter news coming from a rising star of the world economy: China.

With all the recent focus on the troubles in Greece, John Carran looks at the generally brighter news coming from a rising...
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US Economy On The Up?

Video posted on 7 March 2012 in Markets

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John Carran discusses positive news from USA. Is it a new trend? How will this effect the New Zealand economy?

John Carran discusses positive news from USA. Is it a new trend? How will this effect the New Zealand economy? ...
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Surging Stock Markets Look Beyond Gloom

Article posted on 28 February 2012 in Markets

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When markets rise, we never see brokers high-fiving and back-slapping around the office, or graphs with big green arrows pointing to the moon. Nathan Field looks at what's behind the current rally and why good news from the markets rarely makes it to the front page.

When markets rise, we never see brokers high-fiving and back-slapping around the office, or graphs with big green arrows p...
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Market outlook - The Clouds are Lifting

Article posted on 22 February 2012 in Markets

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The GMI Investment Strategy team has started 2012 in a happy mood. The sun is finally peeping through on global markets, and the bright start to the year should last longer than it did in 2011. John Carran explains.

The GMI Investment Strategy team has started 2012 in a happy mood. The sun is finally peeping through on global markets, a...
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Austerity – It’s Not All Greek

Video posted on 16 February 2012 in Markets

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A mountain of debt has put Greece in a tight spot that could potentially threaten other European and world economies. As a result, the country is now facing unpopular austerity measures. Things aren't that bad here in NZ, but there are some parallels, explains Andrew Gawith.

A mountain of debt has put Greece in a tight spot that could potentially threaten other European and world economies. As a...
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