Tag: NZ economy
An Investor’s Nightmare: How Capital Gains Jeopardises Your Wealth
Could it be time to return to the good old days? Should we start paying heaps more taxes to pay for politicians like Sir Michael to ‘guide’ our lives?
What Does Hollywood and the Beehive Have in Common?
You probably see these plot lines in movies all the time…and they rarely happen in real life. But occasionally they do…
You’re Being Robbed: Inflation Is the Culprit
If we keep up the current rate of inflation, it will mean that the increasing price of goods could outstrip increases in wages.
Dinner with a Socialist
Not long ago, I ate dinner with a mate named Kevin. I asked him where he’d choose to live if he could live anywhere in the world. His answer might shock you…
The Bear Hunter: Long Live the Bull Run
It’s a great time to be a Kiwi investor. But lately, the number of red flags compels many to be skeptical of the current trends’ sustainability.
What the Humble Coho Salmon Can Teach Us
The economic cycle starts with rapid growth — a bull run. That’s what we’ve been experiencing in New Zealand for over a decade.
The Final Five: Making Sense of New Zealand’s Economy
The Kiwi market is full of mansions and Maseratis. Perma-bulls love to point them out as evidence of a healthy market, but that only works if you ignore the rest of the picture.
Here’s What Five Indicators Tell About New Zealand Today
The economy is a tricky thing to grasp. That’s why we have economists, right? Well, as a classically-trained economist, I’ve got a little secret to tell you…