No buyers, no trigger - CMC Markets

For the second time in the last four trading sessions global markets have moved significantly without any apparent triggering event.

Lime Scooters the most disruptive business to hit NZ yet?

The arrival of Lime Scooters in New Zealand has been welcomed by some, appalled others and left politicians scratching their heads over how they can take back control of our streets, but when it comes to disruptive business models, Lime Scooters is unquestionably leaving the likes of Uber and Air

Conflicting growth signals freeze markets - McCarthy

By Michael McCarthy (chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking)

Optimism returns - CMC Markets

By Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking

Trade reports see risk rise roll on - CMC Market

Unofficial reports that the US Treasury secretary is considering dropping tariffs on China imports spurred further gains for risk assets in overnight trading. Share investors were the main beneficiaries, although copper, iron ore and steel all lifted on the news.

Emirates and flydubai partnership reaches new heights

The strategic partnership between Dubai’s two airlines, Emirates and flydubai, continues to open up the world for travellers from New Zealand since its launch 14 months ago, and is set to grow even further in 2019 with new codeshare destinations to be added.

Calmer trading eases fear - CMC Markets

Overnight trading action indicates easing market fear. The US dollar strengthened, the VIX "fear and greed" index fell further, copper surged and shares made modest gains.

Markets remain calm despite Brexit refusal - CMC Markets

UK Prime Minister May’s Brexit plan suffered a resounding defeat in a House of Commons vote overnight. It appears currency traders and investors were well prepared, as the result saw the Pound erase session losses and UK 100 index futures move modestly higher.

Two appointments complete RBNZ Senior Leadership team

Ms Simone Robbers and Mr Christian Hawkesby will join the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as Assistant Governors, Governor Adrian Orr announced today.

Their appointments complete the Reserve Bank’s new Senior Leadership Team structure announced in 2018.

Volatility drops as markets rise - CMC Markets

A number of analysts are looking to declare "all clear" on the ructions roiling investors over the last three months. US Federal Reserve meeting minutes released overnight showed a divided board, and were on balance more supportive. Market action was risk positive and calm.