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flag New Zealand investor confidence fell to 1% in Q2 2025 due to global instability, housing stagnation, and market volatility.

flag Investor confidence in New Zealand plummeted to 1% in Q2 2025, the lowest since early in the pandemic, down from 9% in Q1, according to ASB’s survey of 780 investors. flag Concerns over global geopolitical tensions, trade policies, and tariffs, along with a stagnant housing market and stock market volatility, contributed to the decline. flag Half of respondents expressed strong concern about global instability, with many adjusting or considering changes to their portfolios. flag Despite U.S. equities reaching record highs, overall sentiment remained pessimistic, with younger investors and Aucklanders showing the most optimism. flag Confidence in managed investments rose slightly, but expectations for KiwiSaver weakened. flag ASB economists urged maintaining long-term strategies amid short-term market swings.

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