Chris Day Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser

14/06/2026

- Global equities advanced as optimism around a draft US–Iran agreement and comments that a deal could be signed as soon as Sunday lifted risk appetite. Wall Street gained after SpaceX’s record-breaking debut rocketed it into the US$2tn club, while European and Asia-Pacific markets rallied on hopes the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen and oil sanctions be lifted.

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12/06/2026

Investor attention is firmly on Wall Street with SpaceX expected to make one of the most closely watched market debuts in years. Video / Herald NOW Business

12/06/2026

- Investors are gearing up for tomorrow’s SpaceX IPO. The company has filed the largest IPO valuation in Wall Street history as investors pour capital into the space industry through Rocket Lab and Virgin Galactic. Wall Street is sharply higher, driven by the cancellation of strikes on Iran, while Europe followed suit. Asian markets were mixed, while Australia and New Zealand were both lower.

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11/06/2026

- Global equities were mixed as renewed US–Iran hostilities and a three-year high in US inflation reinforced higher for longer rate concerns. Wall Street fell as semiconductor stocks remained under pressure, while European markets steadied ahead of the ECB’s decision. Asia underperformed, although Australia and NZ outperformed on strength in defensive stocks.

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09/06/2026

- Global equities were mixed as investors balanced easing Middle East tensions against renewed uncertainty after Iran reportedly downed a US military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

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09/06/2026

- Global equities fell sharply as a semiconductor rout, triggered by Broadcom’s disappointing AI outlook and a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, rippled across markets. Rising bond yields reinforced rate concerns, wiping US$1tn from the chip sector. European and Asia-Pacific equities followed Wall Street lower, with technology stocks leading declines across regions.

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09/06/2026

09/06/2026

- After Friday’s sell-off, US equities recovered some losses as Wall Street ticked up on AI optimism. Europe was mixed, Asia fell, and Australia was closed for the King’s Birthday weekend holiday.

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05/06/2026

- Goldman Sachs led the DOW higher after enthusiasm surrounding the prospective SpaceX IPO lifted the bank’s share price. Wall Street followed suit, with the DOW leading gains. European markets and London recovered from early losses to finish the session higher. Australasian equities were softer, reflecting a weak lead from the US in the previous session.

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03/06/2026

- There’s No Such Thing as Purely Passive

Passive investing has become a major feature of investment markets. It offers a rules-based way to invest in broad baskets of shares, bonds, or other assets. But passive investing is also sometimes misunderstood. It is often presented as simple, neutral, and almost decision-free.

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