We bring you the RIPPL Roundup each month to provide an early market snapshot for New Zealand and Australian financial advisers.
Our Key Observations:
- Modest falls in 10 year government bond yields, except GBP.
- Central bank cash rate changes were limited to New Zealand (+0.50%).
- Fall in headline inflation rates reported through April.
- Significant fall in commodities over 12 months after a strong performance in early 2022.
- Global bonds were negative for the year, whilst New Zealand bonds made a positive annual return.
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