Global turmoil could hit Kiwi investments, NZ Shareholders’ Association chief cautions
The flow offshore needed to be balanced with the requirement for New Zealand companies to have capital, he…
PTT pivots to LNG trading as Middle East turmoil drives price volatility
Energy Thai state-backed group seeks profit, energy security gains on expanded gas portfolio PTT CEO Kongkrapan Intarajang speaks…
Oil shock: Iran crisis sends markets into turmoil as central banks hold rates steady
Agencies The global economic landscape in early May 2026 is defined by a high stakes tug-of-war between resilient…
Hormuz turmoil deepens as crude surges on renewed Trump threats
An Iranian military spokesperson said the strait would remain closed “long term” to the US and Israel. European…
Southeast Asian exporters recalibrate as US tariff turmoil clouds outlook
Trump tariffs Businesses seek to de-risk while awaiting legal clarity from Washington A container is loaded onto a…
New Zealand borrowing costs rise as bond yields follow offshore trend, risks mount on Japan bond turmoil and carry trade worries
While the Reserve Bank of New Zealand last year cut its Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.25%, the…
Retail crime taskforce in turmoil as third business leader quits group
Young said while Kaushal had the confidence of Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, he was not the right person…
Silver hits $100, gold nears $5,000 amid geopolitical turmoil
On January 23, 2026, Reuters reported that silver prices soared above $100 per ounce for the first time,…
Geopolitical Turmoil Often Spurs Stock Market Gains: Historical Insights
Geopolitical turmoil frequently influences stock market trends. Historically, such unrest often results in market gains. Investors have observed…
Japan dividends on track to hit record $136bn despite tariff turmoil
TOKYO — Japanese companies are set to raise their dividends to a fifth straight record high this fiscal…
Global bond market turmoil shakes Indonesia, risking Prabowo’s spending plans
JAKARTA — U.S. tariffs and global market turmoil could derail Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s expansive spending plans. While…