Market & Portfolio Update - August 2022
Central bankers from around the world met during August at the annual ‘Jackson Hole Symposium’ in the USA. Central banks, like the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), play an important role in guiding the various economies around the world as they battle inflation, so this event was an opportunity to discuss the challenges they’re facing and reiterate their commitment to getting inflation back under control. This came only one week after the RBNZ updated its own monetary policy, raising the OCR from 2.50% to 3.00%.
Lifetime Book Club: Intentional by Chris Bailey
In a world full of distractions, half-finished to-do lists, and “I’ll get to that later” energy, this book feels like a helpful nudge back to what really matters.
It’s not about doing more for the sake of it. It’s about doing the right things, with more purpose, more clarity, and a little less chaos.
Market & Portfolio Update: May 2026
Global share markets delivered strong performance in May, with the United States leading the way. The S&P 500 rose approximately 5.3% in local currency (USD) terms, supported by strong corporate earnings results and continued investment in artificial intelligence.