The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this.

Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this.
Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the US share markets dropping last week

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again.

Australia's official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the RBA will be putting it up at least one more time this year, according to one expert.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined his predictions further.

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again.
Australia's official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the RBA will be putting it up at least one more time this year, according to one expert.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined his predictions further.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the RBA is set to lift the OCR again

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The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish.

Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-dense food - and that's good news for New Zealand's open ocean fish farmers.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish.
Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-dense food - and that's good news for New Zealand's open ocean fish farmers.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on weight loss drugs boosting demand for fish

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Footwear icon Nike has seen shares drop and it's fallen out of the S&P 100, raising concerns about the brand's future.

The sport and athleisure company has seen some challenges, including football star Kylian Mbappé's recent departure from the brand to an industry rival.

Streetwear influencer Adrian Daniel says it's normal for brands to see their days in the sun and then drop off, but Nike's fall is unusual. 

"You kind of wouldn't expect it from a giant like they are." 

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Footwear icon Nike has seen shares drop and it's fallen out of the S&amp;P 100, raising concerns about the brand's future.
The sport and athleisure company has seen some challenges, including football star Kylian Mbappé's recent departure from the brand to an industry rival.
Streetwear influencer Adrian Daniel says it's normal for brands to see their days in the sun and then drop off, but Nike's fall is unusual.&nbsp;
"You kind of wouldn't expect it from a giant like they are."&nbsp;
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Adrian Daniel: streetwear influencer on the impact of Nike falling out of the S&P 100

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the US share markets dropping last week

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