New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>The NZ housing market lost a bit of momentum in March (REINZ): National sales up +1% on February numbers.</li><li>The Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO) highlighted building as the most downbeat sector, with a net 28% surveyed expecting a deterioration in the general economic outlook over the coming months.</li><li>Industry experts warn that disruption to oil supply is driving sharp increases in energy-intensive building materials such as aluminium, steel, bricks, and plastics.</li></ul>

The NZ housing market lost a bit of momentum in March (REINZ): National sales up +1% on February numbers.The Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO) highlighted building as the most downbeat sector, with a net 28% surveyed expecting a deterioration in the general economic outlook over the coming months.Industry experts warn that disruption to oil supply is driving sharp increases in energy-intensive building materials such as aluminium, steel, bricks, and plastics.

Building News Wrap