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 increased in New Zealand, Germany, and Japan and fell in the US, UK, and Canada. With Australia remaining flat for the month.
- Central bank cash rates were mostly flat for the month, with the exception of Japan, which increased slightly, and Canada, which fell.
- 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 remained static in New Zealand and Europe, while the US, Australia, and UK moved downward. Both Japan and China increased.
- Term deposit rates continue to fall in New Zealand, while Australia has plateaued.
- For the month of January, markets were largely positive, with the exception of the New Zealand Equities and Global Property indices.
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