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New Zealand’s economy stagnated while global markets surged, highlighting the benefits of diversification.
New Zealand’s economy has been in a deep per capita recession, contracting for nine of the past 12 quarters, with investor confidence at a pandemic-era low due to trade tensions and uncertainty.
Domestic assets underperformed, as the NZX 50 rose just 0.2% in 2025 and house prices fell 0.9% year-to-date.
In contrast, global markets surged, with U.S. equities up 14.4%, emerging markets gaining 23.9%, and major regions like Europe and Japan posting strong returns.
A 5% rise in the NZ dollar reduced U.S. returns to under 10% but boosted gains from Europe and the UK.
Domestic fixed income and listed property outperformed, with bonds up 5% and commercial property rising over 15%.
The stark divergence highlights the benefits of global diversification, as investors focused only on New Zealand assets missed significant gains.
La economía de Nueva Zelanda se estancó, mientras que los mercados mundiales se dispararon, lo que puso de relieve los beneficios de la diversificación.