Tariffs, Tehran and Turbulence
Key market movements
- Global equities navigated a multi-faceted landscape, delivering solid returns over the month. The MSCI ACWI rose 2.1% in NZD terms and 1.4% for NZD‑hedged investors, with markets continuing to rotate away from mega-cap US technology names.
- New Zealand and Australian equities also performed well. The S&P/NZX...MORE»
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