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The World Gold Council says lower yields and wavering corporate spreads suggest we are in a gold-friendly environment. Elevated geopolitical risk should lend further support
9th Oct 24, 12:01pm
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The World Gold Council says lower yields and wavering corporate spreads suggest we are in a gold-friendly environment. Elevated geopolitical risk should lend further support
The World Gold Council notes that gold demand was firm and record prices prevailed in Q2-2024. OTC investment and central banks remained decisive
3rd Aug 24, 10:23am
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The World Gold Council notes that gold demand was firm and record prices prevailed in Q2-2024. OTC investment and central banks remained decisive
A market in search of a catalyst: Although gold's gains in 2024 have shone, it was driven by central bank buying. Western investors have been missing, Asian buyers have piled in
3rd Jul 24, 9:53am
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A market in search of a catalyst: Although gold's gains in 2024 have shone, it was driven by central bank buying. Western investors have been missing, Asian buyers have piled in
Cameron Bagrie on why and how the pricing of risk versus the taking of risk by banks needs to change
Why NZ needs a 'good, hard debate' about the composition of bank lending and how it's impacting productivity
21st Jun 24, 9:12am
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Why NZ needs a 'good, hard debate' about the composition of bank lending and how it's impacting productivity
Gold market commentary: Will the economic outlook encourage western investors to match strong demand from central banks and Asian buyers?
9th May 24, 11:26am
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Gold market commentary: Will the economic outlook encourage western investors to match strong demand from central banks and Asian buyers?
In a deep dive into the fundamentals, the World Gold Council claims gold has a key role as a strategic long-term investment and as a mainstay allocation in a well-diversified portfolio
31st Mar 24, 10:16am
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In a deep dive into the fundamentals, the World Gold Council claims gold has a key role as a strategic long-term investment and as a mainstay allocation in a well-diversified portfolio
The World Gold Council says the gold price is at record highs from a weaker USD, higher risk and momentum, plus factors such as ‘technicals’ and over-the-counter activity all combining
16th Mar 24, 10:50am
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The World Gold Council says the gold price is at record highs from a weaker USD, higher risk and momentum, plus factors such as ‘technicals’ and over-the-counter activity all combining
New Zealand needs reinsurance. Does the reinsurance market need New Zealand?
The World Gold Council notes that recessions are typically good for gold. It assesses the yellow metal's likely performance in 2023, for scenarios of falling inflation, recessions, geopolitical flareups, a China recovery, and pressures on commodities
8th Jan 23, 8:00am
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The World Gold Council notes that recessions are typically good for gold. It assesses the yellow metal's likely performance in 2023, for scenarios of falling inflation, recessions, geopolitical flareups, a China recovery, and pressures on commodities
Many investors feel that gold’s performance should be much stronger considering multi-decade high inflation across the world. Yet, what may not be evident to everyone is that gold has outperformed most major assets so far in 2022
26th Sep 22, 10:35am
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Many investors feel that gold’s performance should be much stronger considering multi-decade high inflation across the world. Yet, what may not be evident to everyone is that gold has outperformed most major assets so far in 2022
Climate-risk disclosure standards will help fill information gaps on climate change risks, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says
20th Sep 22, 10:03am
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Climate-risk disclosure standards will help fill information gaps on climate change risks, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says
What NZ's deposit insurance regime will look like and what it'll mean for depositors, international financial regulatory consultant Geof Mortlock explains
11th Aug 22, 12:00pm
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What NZ's deposit insurance regime will look like and what it'll mean for depositors, international financial regulatory consultant Geof Mortlock explains
The World Gold Council's John Reade looks at the three underlying reasons gold has shed almost -6% in July alone
16th Jul 22, 1:35pm
The World Gold Council's John Reade looks at the three underlying reasons gold has shed almost -6% in July alone
More investors bought gold than cryptos in 2021. We are in another sharp retreating phase for cryptos just as inflation jumps. Louise Street says gold is doing its job as a safe-haven, and exhibiting its inflation hedging qualities
28th May 22, 10:46am
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More investors bought gold than cryptos in 2021. We are in another sharp retreating phase for cryptos just as inflation jumps. Louise Street says gold is doing its job as a safe-haven, and exhibiting its inflation hedging qualities
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath says level of engagement and discussion with RBNZ now 'really good' after bank copped serves from the regulator last year
10th May 22, 9:48am
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath says level of engagement and discussion with RBNZ now 'really good' after bank copped serves from the regulator last year
World Gold Council analysis shows that gold can help mitigate key risks by providing diversification that works, protection against high and extreme inflation, and enhancing risk-adjusted returns
24th Apr 22, 10:00am
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World Gold Council analysis shows that gold can help mitigate key risks by providing diversification that works, protection against high and extreme inflation, and enhancing risk-adjusted returns
Of the four business cycle phases since 1973, stagflation is the one that is most supportive for gold and conversely the worst for risk assets
26th Mar 22, 9:45am
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Of the four business cycle phases since 1973, stagflation is the one that is most supportive for gold and conversely the worst for risk assets
The World Gold Council's Louise Street wonders if we are about to see a return of the positive stock-bond relationship, arguably the most important input into asset allocation. When bonds aren't asymmetric, gold can provide the balance portfolios need
19th Mar 22, 9:48am
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The World Gold Council's Louise Street wonders if we are about to see a return of the positive stock-bond relationship, arguably the most important input into asset allocation. When bonds aren't asymmetric, gold can provide the balance portfolios need
The World Gold Council's updated monitoring of central bank gold activity shows they sold more than they bought in January. Most activity is by the central banks of autocracies
6th Mar 22, 1:18pm
The World Gold Council's updated monitoring of central bank gold activity shows they sold more than they bought in January. Most activity is by the central banks of autocracies
Highly liquid gold reacts positively to tail events linked to geopolitics and, despite price volatility, tended to keep those gains in the months following the initial event, or so says the World Gold Council
26th Feb 22, 4:53pm
Highly liquid gold reacts positively to tail events linked to geopolitics and, despite price volatility, tended to keep those gains in the months following the initial event, or so says the World Gold Council
What makes gold a strategic asset? It has diverse sources of demand: as an investment, a reserve asset, jewelry, and a technology component. It is highly liquid, no one’s liability, carries no credit risk, and is scarce, historically preserving its value
24th Jan 22, 9:30am
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What makes gold a strategic asset? It has diverse sources of demand: as an investment, a reserve asset, jewelry, and a technology component. It is highly liquid, no one’s liability, carries no credit risk, and is scarce, historically preserving its value
Despite coming rates hikes, real rates remain low. Rate hikes can create headwinds for gold, but history shows the impact is limited. High inflation and market pullbacks will sustain demand. Jewellery and central banks will give longer-term support
15th Jan 22, 1:41pm
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Despite coming rates hikes, real rates remain low. Rate hikes can create headwinds for gold, but history shows the impact is limited. High inflation and market pullbacks will sustain demand. Jewellery and central banks will give longer-term support
Westpac NZ's independent non-executive directors 'were not able to engage with and provide robust challenges to the executive on risk topics'
26th Nov 21, 9:47am
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Westpac NZ's independent non-executive directors 'were not able to engage with and provide robust challenges to the executive on risk topics'
Cost for the financial sector of companies delaying climate action tallied, NAB's potential mortgage discounts for borrowers reducing their reliance on fossil fuels & guidance on managing climate-related financial risks
19th Nov 21, 9:47am
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Cost for the financial sector of companies delaying climate action tallied, NAB's potential mortgage discounts for borrowers reducing their reliance on fossil fuels & guidance on managing climate-related financial risks
A bright start, flat middle, and weak ending sums up a lacklustre quarter for the gold price in Q3-2021 as gold demand falls away
30th Oct 21, 10:13am
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A bright start, flat middle, and weak ending sums up a lacklustre quarter for the gold price in Q3-2021 as gold demand falls away