Category: Interest Rates

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The Next Great Depression? (Part Two)

Is it possible that we might face another global recession as bad as the 1930s? Here’s the uncensored truth. This is Part Two of our investigative series.

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The Japanese Yen and NZ Property

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the aftermath of the yen carry trade. Is this creating a rare opening for courageous investors to buy the dip?

The Pain Trade: What’s Next for NZ Property?

It’s a billion-dollar question. Is the downward slide for real estate going to continue? Or will we see a return to growth?

Portfolio Update: July 2024 — Bull Market Builds…Up 7.9%

Like a breath of fresh air, we are seeing a new rejuvenation in the market. Here’s why our clients are now reaping the benefits of being courageous.

Millionaire Maker: Is Kiwi Property Changing Gears?

New Zealand has been obsessed with residential property for a long time. But the season is now changing. Should investors start adapting to this new reality?

Simon Angelo: The Luckier Country

Success comes down to making our own luck. We have hidden strengths as a nation. It’s time for us to lean into our competitive advantage.

The 100k+ Passive Income Portfolio

It’s the hardest question in finance. Should you put your money only in the bank? Or should you diversify it into productive assets?

Portfolio Update: June 2024 — A Defensive Vision

Last month gave us a generous surge of fear in Europe. Here’s why it actually turned out to be a rare chance to buy into value.

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: CBDCs, Gold, and Flying Cars?!

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies, the outlook for gold, and a potential opportunity beyond the radar: airborne rideshare.

35%+ Discount: Kiwi Property on the NZX

There’s no hiding it: rising rates have hammered NZ property assets. But is this creating a rare discount? Should investors explore this further?

Portfolio Update: May 2024 — Bobbing Up

The interest-rate outlook for the Eurozone is starting to move the markets. For forward-looking investors, this final stretch could be a great time to capture value.

Optionality: How to Beat the Cost-of-Living Crisis

There’s no hiding it. Everyone has been feeling the tight squeeze of inflation. But here’s the good news: there’s an obvious way to futureproof ourselves.

Simon Angelo: Big Bank Profits

Are the banks greedy and heartless? Or do they have a valuable role to play in our society? We take an inside look at how this industry actually works.

Attention Warren Buffett: Is Italy the Next Japan?

Italy has been ignored and unloved by investors for a long time. But could this resilient nation finally be ready for an incredible turnaround?

Portfolio Update: April 2024 — Opportunity Dip

After five straight months of positivity, we saw a sharp drawdown in April. Was this a chance for cunning investors to lock in some bargain buys?