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How Are Housing Prices Expected To Take Shape Post Lockdown?
Friday, 10 September 2021, 5:54 am | Kalkine
Summary With the New Zealand economy re-opening for commercial activity, property sector players are dubious about how the prices would pan out. In the coming months, potential changes in government stimulus and monetary support could change the demand-supply ... More >>
How Can Small Businesses Wipe Out Debt In The COVID-19 Era?
Monday, 6 September 2021, 6:31 am | Kalkine
Among the worst affected by the COVID-19 crisis have been small business owners who continue to battle deepening losses alongside a rising debt burden. The slower economic activity prompted local business owners to turn to government subsidies ... More >>
Five Risk Management Strategies For Active Traders In The COVID-19 Era
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 5:35 am | Kalkine
Summary The present circumstances have created a need for active risk management on the part of traders and investors. It seems essential for the modern investor to be well-versed with investment options and appropriate risk minimising measures. ... More >>
How Is The NZ Government Supporting Businesses Amid Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak?
Friday, 27 August 2021, 4:35 pm | Kalkine
Summary Amid ongoing lockdown restrictions, small businesses have experienced massive financial constraints while facing emotional strains. The government schemes centred around fixed cost payments and employee wage distribution have been helping to ensure ... More >>
Five ways small businesses can strengthen financial footing
Monday, 23 August 2021, 3:31 pm | Kalkine
While possessing and operating a small business appears incredibly exhilarating and rewarding, it is not all glitz and glamour. Small business owners need to overcome various challenges while starting, running, and growing a business. One such imperative ... More >>
Want To Build A Good Investment Portfolio? Here Are Some Valuable Tips
Saturday, 21 August 2021, 6:23 am | Kalkine
Summary An investment portfolio refers to the basket of different assets and securities held by an investor. Each investor must carefully consider their financial constraints as well as future goals before formulating an investment portfolio. Removing volatility ... More >>
Five Reasons Why The Commercial Property Can Be A Good Bet For Investment
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 6:04 am | Kalkine
Summary Real estate prices have been on the rise, with commercial property prices also surpassing their daily average. Commercial property offers several advantages to investors over residential properties in the form of higher income and better ... More >>
Scan Through Three Green Shoots Gleaming In The NZ Economy
Friday, 13 August 2021, 6:28 pm | Kalkine
Summary • New Zealand’s economic recovery from the pandemic has been one of the fastest in the world, owing to the country’s swift containment of the virus. • Economic indicators like electronic card transactions, unemployment rates and ... More >>
Five Reasons Why ESG Investing Is Crucial For Investment
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 7:12 pm | Kalkine
Summary • ESG investing involves evaluating companies based on environmental empathy, social responsibility, and overall governance. • ESG investing has become a crucial metric in today’s times when global organisations are striving to promote a sustainable ... More >>
How Can Investors Manage Interest Rate Risk?
Friday, 6 August 2021, 8:17 pm | Kalkine
Summary Interest rate risk can arise for investors holding fixed-income instruments or stock market investments that are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Firms holding debt with a floating interest rate can suffer losses when interest rates ... More >>
Is It Time For The Bitcoin Bull Run To Return In The Market?
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 6:14 am | Kalkine
Summary • The beloved cryptocurrency has seen high levels of volatility over recent days, with its value rising above US$41K on the first day of August. • The recent price movement in Bitcoin is not something out of the ordinary for crypto enthusiasts. ... More >>
Five Tips For Choosing The Right Index Fund Amid The Passive Investing Craze
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 6:04 pm | Kalkine
Summary Passive investing has gained considerable attention in the COVID-19 era, with NZ markets resonating with this interesting trend. Unlike active funds, passive funds do not involve active management but rely on an underlying benchmark index. ... More >>
Trends That Can Shape The Future Of Online Retail
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 5:50 am | Kalkine
Summary The retail sector has observed some peculiar changes during the pandemic, with the most notable shift being to online retailing. Current retail landscape demand developing a user-friendly experience for customers, allowing them to have a smooth ... More >>
Inflationary Concerns Mount In New Zealand; How Can Investors Stave Off Inflation Jitters?
Friday, 23 July 2021, 5:54 am | Kalkine
Summary Inflationary pressures are quite evident in the New Zealand economy following the release of the June quarter CPI report. It seems to be the right time for investors to hedge their money against inflation. Investors can ponder on investing in asset ... More >>
Three Factors Fuelling Early Rate Hike Expectations In New Zealand
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 5:33 am | Kalkine
Summary The central bank has recently decided to halt bond buying under its large-scale asset purchase program by 23 July. Several economists have brought forward their rate hike anticipations following the Reserve Bank’s decision. The recent performance ... More >>
Investing In The Equity Market? Be Wary Of These Five Investing Mistakes
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 5:31 pm | Kalkine
Summary • Novice investors must be cautious of making silly mistakes in the equity market that can cost them a fortune. • Investors should equip themselves with comprehensive knowledge about the equity market before taking exposure to the same. • Maintaining ... More >>
Five Good Reasons To Invest In Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Saturday, 10 July 2021, 5:32 am | Kalkine
Summary ETFs have emerged as a popular choice of investment during the COVID-19 era. During the virus crisis, investors increasingly turned to ETFs to hedge portfolios, efficiently rebalance holdings and manage unprecedented risks. While there are some ... More >>
What Makes Decentralised Finance A Hot Crypto Trend??
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 1:43 pm | Kalkine
For the past twelve months, the cryptocurrency space has been stealing almost every headline to become the latest buzz. Along with the popular crypto asset Bitcoin, several other digital coins have been gaining ground in developers rush to create ... More >>
Inside New Zealand's Strategy To Curtail Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 6:11 am | Kalkine
Summary As per a report from the Climate Change Commission, New Zealand should cut its emissions by over 35 per cent to align with the 1.5-degree Celsius pathway. Starting next month, the purchasers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ... More >>
Has The New Zealand Economy Shaken Off COVID-19 Blues?
Friday, 25 June 2021, 6:07 pm | Kalkine
Summary The New Zealand economy has swiftly rebounded from the technical recession seen in 2020. The central bank recently signalled a move away from stimulatory monetary policy settings embraced during the pandemic. It will be interesting to see whether ... More >>
