The third quarter of the year saw continued gains, which, in contrast to recent quarters, was not down to domination by the large AI related technology companies we have been seeing in recent history. It was a fairly volatile quarter, but ultimately all major asset classes were up.
In this update, we take a closer look at the impact of the long term benefits of seeking the safety of cash, and take a closer look at the remarkable spike in volatility in Japan during August.
In the feature article we look at whether Presidential elections tend to have an important impact on share prices and explore the “relationship” between the Warriors participation in the rugby league finals with the fortunes of the New Zealand share market!
With the world (including New Zealand) now in a period of declining interest rates, we look forward to keeping you informed on how the markets react in our Summer Update due out in January 2025.
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