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Market, meet your new Fed Chair

Monday 16th of February 2026

Key market movements

  • Global equities got off to a strong start despite renewed geopolitical tensions. The MSCI ACWI fell 2.1% in NZD terms but rose 2.3% for NZD‑hedged investors, with currency moves dominating performance as US dollar softness offset solid underlying global momentum.
  • New Zealand and Australian equities were mixed. The S&P/NZX 50 dec...
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