NZX50 gains 2.2% this week as US-Iran peace talks keep markets on edge
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NZX50 gains 2.2% this week as US-Iran peace talks keep markets on edge

The benchmark petered out on Friday, with SaaS firms still out of favour.

Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:57PM
NZX50 nudges higher as US-Iran ceasefire optimism wanes

NZX50 nudges higher as US-Iran ceasefire optimism wanes

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NZX50, kiwi soar on US-Iran circuit breaker; RBNZ stays on hold

NZX50, kiwi soar on US-Iran circuit breaker; RBNZ stays on hold

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NZX50 surges out of Easter weekend amid Middle East conflict fears

NZX50 surges out of Easter weekend amid Middle East conflict fears

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NZX50 extends decline for 5th week as Trump plans to hit Iran hard
NZX50 extends decline for 5th week as Trump plans to hit Iran hard
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Infratil, Meridian weigh on NZX50 as Asia rallies on ceasefire hopes
Infratil, Meridian weigh on NZX50 as Asia rallies on ceasefire hopes
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NZX50 slides 4.7% in March qtr on SaaS fears, Middle East conflict
NZX50 slides 4.7% in March qtr on SaaS fears, Middle East conflict
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NZX50 joins global rout as Fletcher, Westpac lead decline
NZX50 joins global rout as Fletcher, Westpac lead decline
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NZX50 falls for fourth week as Middle East ceasefire hopes dwindle
NZX50 falls for fourth week as Middle East ceasefire hopes dwindle
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Mainfreight leads NZX50 higher as Willis plays down fuel framework
Mainfreight leads NZX50 higher as Willis plays down fuel framework
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NZX50 roars back as US drafts peace plan in Iran
NZX50 roars back as US drafts peace plan in Iran
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NZX50 slides to 7-month low as RBNZ walks narrow line on rates
NZX50 slides to 7-month low as RBNZ walks narrow line on rates
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Serko, Tourism Holdings tumble as Iran fears knock NZX50
Serko, Tourism Holdings tumble as Iran fears knock NZX50
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NZX50 slides 1.5% this week as Middle East conflict leaves world on edge
NZX50 slides 1.5% this week as Middle East conflict leaves world on edge
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NZX50 sinks as Iran strikes on Qatar chill Asian markets
NZX50 sinks as Iran strikes on Qatar chill Asian markets
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Tourism Holdings shrugs off Iran conflict impact in leading NZX50 higher
Tourism Holdings shrugs off Iran conflict impact in leading NZX50 higher
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Blue chips drag NZX50 higher as RBA hikes cash rate in close call
Blue chips drag NZX50 higher as RBA hikes cash rate in close call
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KMD Brands sinks on recapitalisation fears; NZX50 slides
KMD Brands sinks on recapitalisation fears; NZX50 slides
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Air NZ hits new lows, leading NZX50 to worst week since September 2024
Air NZ hits new lows, leading NZX50 to worst week since September 2024
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NZX50 sinks as Iran jitters send oil back over US$100/bbl
NZX50 sinks as Iran jitters send oil back over US$100/bbl
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