Most global equity and bond markets finished September lower. Despite signs that inflationary pressures are receding, central banks were of the view that monetary policy will need to stay in restrictive territory for longer. As we look ahead to October, the focus in New Zealand will be on the 2023 election, while overseas attention will remain on central bank rhetoric and the impact rapidly rising oil prices could have on the global growth outlook. For more, here’s ANZ Investments’ Month Ahead.
The month ahead: October 2023