Independent economist Tony Alexander unpacks the potential impacts of the US presidential election on New Zealand's economic landscape. From cryptocurrency trends to trade uncertainties, we explore market dynamics, policy shifts, and economic challenges facing investors in 2025.

This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Will property thrive or just survive in 2025?'

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). 

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time

Independent economist Tony Alexander unpacks the potential impacts of the US presidential election on New Zealand's economic landscape. From cryptocurrency trends to trade uncertainties, we explore market dynamics, policy shifts, and economic challenges facing investors in 2025.
This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Will property thrive or just survive in 2025?'
For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). 
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in Brought to you by Sharesies

Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in Brought to you by Sharesies
Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Shared Lunch

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in

Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Quick Bite: How will Trump impact the NZ economy? 🇺🇸💰

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How do we rate 2024 and what's in store for 2025? 

Brad Olsen, Infometrics Principal Economist, and RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford dig into global market dynamics and our national outlook as cryptocurrency goes mainstream, tech stocks defy gravity, and Kiwis finally catch a break on interest rates. 

Is the current tech boom sustainable? Is crypto really legit now? What’s going on with the NZX?This is the shared lunch big-picture overview of the year that was—and our take on what we should be looking at in the year to come.

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

How do we rate 2024 and what's in store for 2025? Brad Olsen, Infometrics Principal Economist, and RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford dig into global market dynamics and our national outlook as cryptocurrency goes mainstream, tech stocks defy gravity, and Kiwis finally catch a break on interest rates. Is the current tech boom sustainable? Is crypto really legit now? What&rsquo;s going on with the NZX?This is the shared lunch big-picture overview of the year that was&mdash;and our take on what we should be looking at in the year to come. For more or to watch on YouTube&mdash;check out <a href="http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch">http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch</a>
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as &lsquo;Sharesies&rsquo;). Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Crypto, Trump & NZX: 2024 in review

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What’s coming for New Zealand’s economy in 2025 and beyond?

While things are easing, Independent Economist Tony Alexander cautions business owners, investors, and homebuyers to look for a slow recovery, not a booming comeback—and those ultra-low pandemic era interest rates are long gone.

Throw in some international trade shake-ups and political drama, and we've got a bumpy ride for a while yet—so when can we expect stability?

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). 

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

What’s coming for New Zealand’s economy in 2025 and beyond?
While things are easing, Independent Economist Tony Alexander cautions business owners, investors, and homebuyers to look for a slow recovery, not a booming comeback—and those ultra-low pandemic era interest rates are long gone.
Throw in some international trade shake-ups and political drama, and we've got a bumpy ride for a while yet—so when can we expect stability?
For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). 
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Will property thrive or just survive in 2025? Tony Alexander

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In this bonus episode we continue the conversation with Keep the Change host Luke Kemeys, and unpack the last couple of years of economic rollercoasters! Leighton & Luke explore the importance of financial education and building options, how optimism isn't about everything being perfect, but being prepared, plus Luke shares some real experiences from his community. 

This bonus bite is in addition to our previous episode '5 blockers to growing long term wealth'.

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). 

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

In this bonus episode we continue the conversation with Keep the Change host Luke Kemeys, and unpack the last couple of years of economic rollercoasters! Leighton &amp; Luke explore the importance of financial education and building options, how optimism isn't about everything being perfect, but being prepared, plus Luke shares some real experiences from his community. 
This bonus bite is in addition to our previous episode '<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/shared-lunch/id1515069366?i=1000678428464">5 blockers to growing long term wealth</a>'.
For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). 
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

🎙️ Bonus Bite: What we've learned from the tough times 💡with Luke Kemeys of Keep The Change 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c54d59fc-dce1-4e04-90f7-b23a0084d2e1/transcript

Quick Bite: How will Trump impact the NZ economy? 🇺🇸💰

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