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Market commentary: What happened in April 2026

Published 11/05/2026

For Kiwi investors, April was a reminder that share and bond markets don't always move in the same direction. Find out what moved markets when it came to shares, bonds, interest rates and inflation.

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Capitalising KiwiBank: How to get mortgages down and deposit rates up

Published 10/05/2026

Sam Stubbs explains why listing KiwiBank on the NZX could lower mortgage rates, lift deposit rates and bring real competition to the big Aussie banks - who made combined profits of $6.7 billion in 2025.

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education

How can I start investing? A simple guide for beginners

Published 21/04/2026

If you’ve been asking, “How can I start investing?” the answer's usually simpler than it sounds. We outline steps to start investing in our simple guide.

investments

Market Commentary: What happened in March 2026

Published 14/04/2026

March 2026 was a volatile month for global markets. Rising conflict in the Middle East pushed oil and gas prices higher, inflation worries returned, and sharemarkets fell. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for Kiwi investors.

Infrastructure

Who should we blame for high power prices?

Published 01/04/2026

Sam Stubbs shares why he believes politicians point fingers about why energy bills are increasing - successive governments are to blame. And only a government can fix it.

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