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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

On March 24, merely weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Philippines became the first domino to fall when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... was," Mousina said. The S&P 500, for example, is up nearly 8% year-to-date after falling about 8% at the start of the US-Israel war in the Middle East. The US market is outperforming relative to its peers, Europe is struggling, while China is faring ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... and investments in domestic smelting and manufacturing," he said. Reacting to the global oil shock sparked by the ongoing Israel-US war on Iran, Chalmers will use Export Finance Australia's $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility to strengthen ...

NZ Super 'accepts' court loss, updates policy

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (Guardians), the manager of the $90 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has confirmed it will not appeal a recent Judicial Review which found two of its policy documents were not formulated in accordance ...

Perpetual to wind up fixed income fund

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East dominated sentiment and forced a significant repricing of the rate outlook." "The US-Israel conflict with Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz - a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil supply - sending ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... manager downgraded Australia's annualised growth rate from 2% tipped at the start of the year before the breakout of the Israel-US attack on Iran to now just 1.5%. J.P. Morgan Asset Management global market strategist Kerry Craig explained the impact ...

Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... returns while managing risk. "This commitment is particularly important as we navigate the impact on global markets of the US-Israel-Iran war and significant long-term shifts in the investment environment," he said. In the five years to 31 December 2025 ...

NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

New Zealand's High Court has ruled against the nation's super fund, finding some of its policies are "unreasonable and unlawful" in regards to how it treats companies accused of human rights breaches. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... question." Last week, Chalmers warned of the inflation challenge facing Australia, which has been exacerbated by the US-Israel war on Iran. As for Australia potentially running out of petrol, Chalmers is confident this will not eventuate. "That's ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... have predicted the timing for the conflict. "With little warning, the world has been plunged into a war between the US/Israel and Iran. As oil prices have spiked - modestly at first - but more aggressively as supply disruption fears have increased, equity ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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