Buyers, so prevalent the day before, disappeared and the New Zealand sharemarket lost ground today. But the latest Australian consumer price index gave hope that central banks may be winning the battle against inflation.

The leading energy and retirement stocks led a strong revival in the New Zealand sharemarket, up more than one percent, following a positive day offshore.

Property stocks staged a recovery, Synlait Milk took another hit, falling more than 5%, and out of it, the New Zealand sharemarket managed a small gain.

Consistent performer Mainfreight stumbled and New Zealand shares finished the week on a flat note with investors remaining wary about where markets are heading.

The Warehouse Group plunged nearly 12% on a weak first-half result but the New Zealand sharemarket held up well in the face of further falls offshore.

A more confident New Zealand sharemarket posted a half percent gain on the comfort of record first-half earnings from retailer KMD Brands and a feeling that the offshore banking crisis is under control.

The New Zealand sharemarket was weighed down by weakness in the energy and property sectors while offshore investors were more hopeful that the banking sector had settled.

New Zealand joined other Asia Pacific markets with a sharp fall of nearly 1.5%, as the latest banking developments and support failed to calm investors’ nerves.

The New Zealand sharemarket ended a roller-coaster week with a small gain, but Synlait Milk slumped after significantly downgrading its earnings forecast.

The New Zealand sharemarket’s nerves were soothed by a bumper profit from Fonterra and a new $1.6 billion takeover bid for Pushpay following another offshore banking scare and looming recession at home.

Retailer Briscoe Group brought some joy to the New Zealand share market, with record annual earnings, but investors remained wary following the bank failures in the United States.

The shockwaves from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse are still being felt across markets, with New Zealand’s benchmark index being dragged lower on dour investor sentiment.

New Zealand and other offshore sharemarkets rallied after United States regulators took quick action to stem a widespread banking crisis.

The New Zealand sharemarket ended a volatile week with a near 1% fall as the prospect of more interest rate rises to combat inflation reared up and unsettled investors.

New Zealand’s market was quiet like the ocean before a storm today as investors wait for looming US jobs data out tomorrow.

The fight against inflation is far from over. Global sharemarkets, including New Zealand’s, sold off sharply after the United States Federal Reserve indicated interest rates may need to go higher for longer.