Reduced, or in most cases delayed, tariffs saw share markets rise in May. Markets continue to ebb and flow on potential and actual outcomes making investment decisions difficult. JMI provide a summary of what occurred in May and their thoughts on markets going forward.

"Liberation Day" was more like "Liquidation Day" as investors sold American shares. Since then markets have stabilised and mostly recovered the losses since tariffs were first announced.

Liberation Day saw markets fall as tariff announcements were made. Since then we have seen them delayed, reduced and increased. This uncertainty is having an impact of sharemarkets across the globe. Read here for a wrap up of the last few weeks.

From trade embargoes to bear markets, April's economic landscape was anything but calm. Director Andrew Kelleher discusses how global markets are reacting and what lies ahead. Stay informed with JMI Wealth.

Markets don’t like uncertainty, and the US president is providing an abundance of that at the moment. Andrew talks about the implications tariffs are having on share markets and why the impact is not just contained to the US.

Andrew provides a wrap up of the markets over February with the “Magnificent 7” and some of NZ’s largest companies delivering negative returns for investors.

JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher reviews the latest Stats NZ figures on building work put in place, discussing both commercial and residential construction activity. He also briefly comments on yesterday’s announcement from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment regarding the country’s lower-than-expected gas production and reserves. Then, onto market figures.

JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher discusses the Australian GDP results, highlighting lower-than-expected growth figures. He also talks about Virgin Australia and its plans to return to the Australian stock market, following the recent announcement of its initial public offering. Then, onto market figures.

JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher reviews the latest Fonterra Global Dairy Trade Auction results. Additionally, he discusses the manufacturing sector in China, noting a decrease in the Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI. Then, onto market figures.