Category: Economy
NZ Economy: The Big Picture
As investors, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the issues and trends affecting our wealth. In the NZ economy there are Some good. Some bad.
Why We’re Raising Our ‘Crash Alert’ Flag
So far, the big, fat, ugly Dow has sat on the wall and refused to tumble. But last week, Donald J Trump gave it a shove.
The Upside to the Trade War: How You Could Benefit
Over the longer run, imposing tariffs can help rebalance trade and allow other developing countries a go. And allow some local manufacturers to restart.
The Government Encourages Debt and Destroys Capital
The politicians talk about the government ‘investing’ money. But it isn’t often that government spending brings a good return it usually destroys capital.
The Interest Rate Cut Was the Biggest Mistake in Federal Reserve History
The Federal Reserve whittled down its key lending rate by 25 basis points, this interest rate cut was probably the biggest mistake in Fed history.
The Coming Crypto Apocalypse
Your stock holdings collapse. The currency tanks. Your gold is unreachable in vaults. What happens next?
Beyond Meat’s Stock Attracts ‘Dumb Money’
Beyond Meat — a company that sells imitation meat products — got whacked with a 12% loss. That still left it nearly 10 times above its initial offer price.
Black Box Investing
Most convictions about a business or currency take time to play out. Sometimes years.
Donald Trump and Elijah Cummings Are Both Betraying Voters
When you accuse someone of being ‘pusillanimous,’ it has real meaning. As does ‘ignorant.’ Or ‘vain.’
Defensive Investing for a Rich Market
Property prices are high. Share prices are high. The bank pays little. Where do I turn for an investment?
Stronger, Richer, Smarter: Money Morning is Expanding
Over the next few weeks, Money Morning New Zealand is expanding our focus. Not just money. But the wider question of wealth. How to manage it. Grow it. Protect it.
How ‘Free Money’ Has Changed Baltimore
We love Baltimore. Whenever we are in the city, we feel like a half-wit teenager visiting a municipal zoo.
Napier Port IPO — Shallow Waters or Deep Opportunity?
Napier Port is going through an IPO for 45% of the company. And unless you live in the Hawke’s Bay, it’s looking very difficult to get any share allocation.
A2 Milk Soars: Time to Get Defensive?
As the A2 milk share price climbs the first tests I run is to check if the company can maintain revenue. And continue to pay dividends during a meltdown.
The House Passes Budget Deal to Increase Military Spending
Inflation changes markets, economies, and even the way people think. For example people and businesses look at the way the military has been spending