Thriving in chaos: Share markets defy global challenges

United States, European and Japanese share markets have delivered solid gains this year, defying global challenges. The United States economy is also showing remarkable resilience. But how can markets thrive in the face of so much uncertainty? Elections, geopolitical crises, weather events, high interest rates and inflation should all weigh on markets… shouldn’t they? Mark Brooks, Chief Investment Officer at NZ Funds, and Stephan Clark, Chief Client Officer, explain why markets often react before economic data catches up. They'll cover key topics like the upcoming US elections, surprisingly strong job creation in the US, China’s stimulus efforts, geopolitical risks, and changes in global interest rates - and what all of this means for the New Zealand economy.