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How Are Demand-supply Dynamics Shaping Up In The NZ Property Market?
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 6:35 am | Kalkine
New Zealand’s housing sector has been caught up in a tug of war between the demand and supply-side pressures since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the property market has begun to show some signs of a slowdown, many are hopeful that prices are ... More >>
Investment Tips To Borrow From Oracle Of Omaha
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 5:34 pm | Kalkine
Summary Warren Buffet’s trading strategies have long been a subject of great interest in the arena of stock market investing. The key ingredient to a perfect portfolio is the ability to hold onto one’s chosen stocks till revenues pour in. Knowing ... More >>
Scan Through Green Shoots And Challenges Shaping The NZ Travel Sector
Monday, 29 November 2021, 5:43 pm | Kalkine
As countries across the globe open their doors to international travellers, New Zealand (NZ) has joined the race to welcome foreign visitors. While many nations have already launched travel channels with other partner countries, NZ has decided ... More >>
Is The NZ Housing Market Too Hot To Handle?
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 7:48 pm | Kalkine
Summary The buying frenzy has persevered in the housing market despite skyrocketing prices. According to REINZ data, the country observed an increase in home sales last month. Despite soaring housing prices, annual property price inflation has not risen ... More >>
Will RBNZ Embrace A Rate Hike For The Second Meeting In A Row?
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 3:36 pm | Kalkine
After becoming one of the first advanced nations to raise interest rates during the COVID-19 era, New Zealand might have another rate hike on the horizon. Rising inflation has sparked a string of speculations regarding further policy tightening ... More >>
How To Invest Safely In The Cryptocurrency Market?
Monday, 15 November 2021, 3:33 pm | Kalkine
Summary New entrants in the crypto market can often fall prey to dubious scams or invest in poorly performing crypto assets on receiving some bad advice. It is imperative to do thorough research about the cryptocurrency market before taking exposure to ... More >>
Is The NZ Economy Reviving To Pre-pandemic Levels?
Friday, 12 November 2021, 6:05 am | Kalkine
Summary New Zealand’s economy has weathered the COVID-19 storm by enforcing appropriate protocols during the virus outbreak. Key economic indicators such as retail sales, employment and national accounts have shown improvement in recent months. Despite ... More >>
Is A Drop In Unemployment Figures Enough To Indicate Economic Revival?
Friday, 5 November 2021, 7:14 am | Kalkine
Summary Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) reported that unemployment and underutilization have both declined by 2.4 percent and 9.2 percent, respectively in the September 2021 quarter. The decline in underutilisation was largely skewed towards women, as ... More >>
7 Expert Tips To Grow A Small Business
Monday, 1 November 2021, 6:14 pm | Kalkine
Summary The inception of a worthwhile idea might not always be a surefire way to a business’ success. Developing a robust staff, keeping a check on company financials, investing wisely and never missing out on an opportunity are some methods to grow ... More >>
Decoding The Far-reaching Benefits Of Build To Rent Scheme
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 6:21 am | Kalkine
Summary The National Party has recently announced a new bill, which aims to promote investment in the build-to-rent segment of the housing market. Many foreign countries have embraced the build-to-rent scheme to tackle the housing supply problem, including ... More >>
How Investors Can Harness The Benefits Of Rising Interest Rates
Monday, 25 October 2021, 6:02 pm | Kalkine
After keeping the official cash rate at near-zero levels for nearly a year and a half, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) recently took the historic decision of increasing interest rates. The cash rate hike, which came after a gap of seven ... More >>
How Can Investors Manage Investments In High Inflation?
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 8:50 pm | Kalkine
Summary The inflation surpassed analysts’ expectations in the September 2021 quarter. Investments in equity, bonds and debt-related instruments become extremely volatile during inflationary times, making investors cautious of their investment choices. ... More >>
Three Factors Shoring Up Confidence In The NZ Economy’s Revival From Virus Crisis
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 6:39 am | Kalkine
Economic revival from the pandemic has taken diverse shapes across nations, making global recovery an asymmetric one. Moving against the tide, New Zealand has displayed exceptional resilience against the pandemic by staying extra vigilant and controlling ... More >>
Seven Mistakes To Avoid In Stock Investing
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 8:37 pm | Kalkine
Summary Novice investors often face difficulty in understanding the ebbs and flow of the stock market, which results in some common investing mistakes. Investors can minimise the risk of loss by staying vigilant and learning from the experience of ... More >>
What Can NZ Do To Cool Off Its Property Market?
Thursday, 7 October 2021, 8:43 pm | Kalkine
Summary Rising affordability concerns continue to affect New Zealand’s housing market, with a significant proportion of first-time buyers lying below the curve. Tried and tested policies can be modified to build a strategic approach that does ... More >>
How Can Homebuyers Navigate Their Way Through A Competitive Housing Market?
Monday, 4 October 2021, 6:30 am | Kalkine
Summary In a competitive housing market, more people are willing to purchase a property than houses available for sale. Vigilant and smart buyers should stand out from a crowd of prospective home buyers to lock in a suitable deal with a seller. Being ... More >>
How Are Interest Rate Expectations Taking Shape In The NZ Economy?
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 7:04 am | Kalkine
Summary Record-low interest rates have been holding firm ground amid growing concerns around the pandemic for more than a year now. Low-interest rates primarily spurred buying activity in the property sector, giving upside momentum to the economy. The ... More >>
Five Ways To Up Your Investment Game In The COVID-19 Era
Friday, 24 September 2021, 8:11 pm | Kalkine
Investing in the COVID-19 scenario has been a game of constant re-investing, which continues to demand high vigilance from investors. The stock market crash of March 2020 saw indices plummeting to all-time lows, with all expectations going for a toss ... More >>
Three Factors Highlighting NZ Economic Recovery From Virus Crisis
Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 5:47 am | Kalkine
Summary New Zealand has caught the attention of experts across the globe due to its resounding recovery journey yet again. Many have started speculating if the current flourishing economic indicators could warrant a rate hike in the coming months. Major ... More >>
Seven Reasons Why You Should Invest In Forex Trading
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 5:38 am | Kalkine
Summary Forex trading can be daunting for new entrants as most traders often overlook the multiple advantages offered by this market. Traders often consider the currency market to be a risky playfield due to the volatile nature of currencies. Despite ... More >>
