We bring you the RIPPL Roundup each month to provide an early market snapshot for New Zealand and Australian financial advisers.
Our Key Observations:
- 10-year Government Bonds reduced across the board, except for the UK, which remained flat, and Japan, which slightly increased.
- Central bank cash rates fell across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Canada. The US was flat. The UK, Japan, and China all saw headline inflation increase. UK, and Japan remained flat for the month.
- Headline inflation was static in New Zealand, while the US, UK, and China declined, and Australia, Europe, and Japan. Noticeable Japan increased by 0.70%.
- Core inflation was static in Australia and New Zealand. The US, Europe, the UK, Japan, and China all increased.
- Term deposit rates continue to fall in New Zealand, while Australia remained flat, despite the interest rate fall.
- For the month of February, equity markets had a difficult month in New Zealand, Australia, the US, global equities, commodities, and currencies. Bonds, property, infrastructure, and emerging market equities were positive.
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