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January Wrap Up: Chaos - avoiding the noise and finding meaning
Markets have started 2026 against a backdrop of geopolitical noise and rapid change. We look beyond the headlines to the long‑term forces shaping the global economy, and the company earnings that continue to underpin markets.
Read more in the January wrap up.
Quarterly Economic Forecasts
- The economy does look like it is turning the corner after a rocky ride since last year's sharp recession
- The evidence of green shoots has been a bit more obvious in some areas lately
- We expect growth will pick up to hit an above annual trend pace of 2.5+% growth over 2026 as better cashflows start to leak out of people's wallets
Read more in our latest Quarterly Economic Forecasts report.
ASB Investment Podcast
On the road with ASB: The questions kiwi investors are asking
Get expert answers to the investment questions on Kiwi minds, with insights from the ASB and BlackRock Investor's Advantage roadshow. In this episode, Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) is joined by Amehl Smith (Head of Private Banking, ASB) and Ngaire Angus (Head of Wealth Distribution, ASB) to break down the big themes - from AI and market shifts to term deposit rates and the property market. They discuss why an investor's mindset matters and share practical tips to help you get started and stay on track.
Understanding the OCR: Impacts for kiwi savers and borrowers
What does the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate (OCR) mean for your mortgage, savings, and investment decisions? Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) is joined by Chris Tennent-Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) and Manu Batra (Head of Home Lending Products, ASB) to unpack the latest OCR decision and what it means for Kiwi borrowers and savers. They break down why mortgage rates don't always move in step with the OCR, and how to balance lending and savings strategies as market conditions evolve.
From global headlines to the dairy aisle: The forces shaping investor confidence
Investor confidence is picking up from last quarter's post-Covid lows, but sentiment remains split. In this episode, Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) and Chris Tennent-Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) dig into the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey results for Q3 2025 to explore what's making some regions and groups more optimistic than others. They discuss the factors driving investor confidence and decision-making - from global headline events to local influences like the price of milk - and why more people are looking beyond property to investment options such as shares, managed funds, and KiwiSaver.
To hear more from the ASB Investment Podcast, listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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