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Global equity markets posted a solid performance for the month despite weakening economic data. At home markets had a stellar end to the first quarter after the RBNZ unexpectedly shifted towards an easing stance.

New Zealand equities continued the positive start to the year, and it was a decent reporting season as 36 of the 50 companies in the index ended the month in positive territory. International markets have also been positive, as the rally from December continued.

What's caught our eye – February 2019  

Socially Responsible Investment Fund Manager Stefan Stevanovic keeps a close eye on topics and news related to socially responsible investing around the world. Find out what has caught his eye during the first few months this year.

Global equities made a strong start to 2019 from what was a very dire finish last year. The NZ and Australian market also had a solid first month, although NZ lagged behind other developed world markets. 

Extreme bouts of volatility hit international markets in December. Record moves were caused by a plethora of headlines around global trade wars, Fed’s policy direction, troubling tweets and the re-emergence of the recession signal. Closer to home NZ held up well against the tumultuous conditions in global markets.