New Zealand Market Update
New Zealand shares closed with a slight negative bias on Monday, reflecting the overall trend in most Asian markets, driven by ongoing concerns over global oil supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict.
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Market Performance: The S&P/NZX 50 ended the day at 13,560.69, showing little change.
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Global Influences: Recent strikes in Saudi Arabia and attacks on vessels in the Gulf sparked fears of deeper conflicts, impacting energy supplies. A report from Reuters highlighted attacks on a Saudi oil pipeline and advances by Houthi forces in Yemen.
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Domestic Highlights: New Zealand’s services sector showed continued growth, extending its streak to three months as indicated by BusinessNZ. The Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index reported a steady 1.9% increase in supermarket supplier costs year-over-year for August, the same as July.
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Corporate News:
- Scales (NZE:SCL) acquired its joint venture partner’s stake in the European pet food business Esro Petfood for an undisclosed amount.
- Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) announced the launch of its City Rail Link digital advertising network in Auckland.
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