23 FEB 2022 · The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 1 per cent, and it has sparked debate amongst economists about what the bank's plans are to tackle rising inflation. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks with Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager and head of fixed income David McLeish about the reaction to the policy and what it means going forwards for everything from interest rates to house prices. You can find more business and investment news at nzherald.co.nz/business

8 FEB 2022 · What's in store for the economy now that the Government has laid out a plan for a staged opening of New Zealand's borders? So far, consumer price and labour data has pointed to a stronger-than-expected economy, while last year's annual inflation rate of 5.9 per cent means higher interest rates are on the way - and higher interest rates are likely to come as a shock to those who have only experienced rate falls over the last six or seven years. NZ Herald business reporter Jamie Gray talks to Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr about the reopening, and the interplay between interest rates, asset prices and equity markets. You can find more business and investment news at nzherald.co.nz/business

25 JAN 2022 · Global sharemarkets have had a rocky start to the year as investors sweat on a range of issues, including inflation, rising interest rates and persistent Covid-19 cases. Recent market falls have been driven by expectations that rising inflation in the US, Australia and other developed countries will lead to tighter financial conditions. So how should investors respond to the volatility? And what else is in store for 2022?In this episode, NZ Herald Business Editor Duncan Bridgeman talks to Fisher Funds' chief investment officer Ashley Gardyne about the outlook for the year ahead, You can find more business and investment news at nzherald.co.nz/business

14 DEC 2021 · Financial markets in 2021 have been dominated by rising interest rates and inflation, and that is expected to carry on through 2022. But there are some potential risks - such as the spread of the Omicron Covid variant and the slow-motion crash of Chinese property giant Evergrande- that could see rates rise more slowly or even stop them in their tracks. Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager and head of fixed income David McLeish talks to Liam Dann about the highly uncertain outlook for interest rates in the year ahead.

30 NOV 2021 · As a growing number of apps make it easier for the average person to get into investing, rising inflation and interest rates, alongside ongoing concerns over Covid-19, are making the sharemarkets jittery. So what does these 'retail investors' need to know about these volatile markets - and how has shareholder activism evolved in recent decades? Oliver Mander of the New Zealand Shareholders Association joins Duncan Bridgeman to discuss what investors need to know about getting through this market uncertainty.

16 NOV 2021 · In this week's episode, NZH Personal Finance editor Tamsyn Parker talks to Senior Portfolio Manager at Fisher Funds Robbie Urquhart to discuss what impact the COP26 summit will have on the economy and how climate change agreements can impact investments. They also discuss what people can do to invest ethically - and how they can have an impact on their funds.

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