Category: Inflation
The Cost of Bad Decisions: How NZ Lost a Decade of Wealth
Mistakes have a compounding effect. Once the first domino falls, the long-term impact can be profound. Here’s why this matters to our prosperity as a nation.
Our Next Coffee & Capital: The Future of Wealth
It’s a tale of two different realities. On Main Street, people are struggling. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, people are prospering. Why on earth is this happening?
Portfolio Update: April — Onwards and Up 6.35%
Blink and you’ll miss it. The jitters from the Iran war have receded, giving way to a spectacular market rally. Here’s how we caught this positive wave.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: CBDCs, India FTA & House Prices
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the public resistance against central bank digital currencies. Plus, what are the prospects now for Kiwi property?
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Market Opportunities Amid Fuel Shock
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the true impact of our country’s oil crisis. Plus, is this a chance to explore brave reforms for long-term resilience?
Portfolio Update: March 2026 — Navigating the Strait of Fear
The conflict in the Persian Gulf has rattled global markets. But look beyond the fear. For value investors, this is the moment to buy the dip.
Are War Headlines Fooling Investors Again?
Turbulence. Fear. Uncertainty. It can tempting to freeze up at a time like this. But pushing forward with a contrarian attitude might be better. Here’s why.
NZ’s Fuel Shortage: Are We in Trouble?
The Iranian war is now creating pain at the local petrol pump. Our lack of energy security is profound. How exactly did we get to this point?
Oil Shock: What Comes Next for America?
We’re witnessing a clash of the titans. As America and Iran slug it out, the fate of the oil market hangs in the balance. But is there more to this conflict than meets the eye?
1929 to 1948: The School of Hard Knocks
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. Here are valuable lessons from the Greatest Generation’s experience with war, rationing, and sacrifice.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Wartime Investing & Why Young Kiwis Are Leaving
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the financial impact of what’s happening in Iran. Plus, what can we do to shore up talent and capital in New Zealand?
Shockwaves From Iran: Panic Selling, Strategic Buying
The latest upheaval in the Middle East is creating a surge of fear. But for rational investors, this could very well be a ‘sliding-door’ opportunity.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The Kiwi Squeeze & The American Surge
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the impact of urban intensification on New Zealand life. Plus, is a new American golden age about to happen?
Portfolio Update: January 2026 — Market Gyrations
As we close out the first month of 2026, we’re seeing loud and brash headlines. But is the controversy leading to a ‘sliding-door’ opportunity?
Who Destroyed the Kiwi Dream?
Urban living in New Zealand has become increasingly dense, increasingly cramped. Is this desirable? Or do we need a better option?