economic calendar

AI demand surges for Macs, pushing up prices & straining supply. Memory costs to hit AAPL next.

AAPL beats Q1 revenue & EPS estimates, guiding strong for Q2. But is its $3.97T valuation too high given slower growth?

ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence fell 11pts to 80.3 in April, a three-year low, down 20pts in two months. Inflation expectations jump to 6.6%. Personal finances weakest since mid-2008. Retail outlook deteriorates sharply.

Oil prices surge amid geopolitical risks, accelerating clean energy transition. Investors eye new valuations.

Warrior Met Coal's Q1 saw record volumes & 15% price jump on premium coal. Costs rose, but EBITDA surged 263%. Future returns eyed.

Analysts see ECB hiking in June as Middle East energy shock closes the window for looking through inflation. Two hikes seen as ceiling, lifting rates toward neutral. Gold, commodities and inflation-linked bonds favoured as hedges.

CDFIs offer low-interest loans (max 18%) to underserved communities, boosting local economies.