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How could the contrast between global and local capital markets affect the US Dollar?

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Global market dynamism may support the US Dollar's value against local currencies. This dynamism, exemplified by the US pretax revenue growing by 30% or US$1.2 trillion, suggests strong global economic confidence. In contrast, local capital markets in New Zealand are described as having a structural shortage of domestic growth-equity supply. This disparity between robust global financial health and constrained local capital markets suggests that capital flows and investor sentiment are favoring the more dynamic global markets, which typically supports the value of the US Dollar.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 15
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  • United States pretax revenue has grown by 30%, or US$1.2 trillion.nzherald.co.nz
  • American markets have digested the largest-ever IPO, equity raise by Google, and bond issue in history by Amazon.nzherald.co.nz
  • The OECD’s report on New Zealand’s economy identified an acute “structural shortage of domestic growth-equity supply in the NZD5-50 million range”.nzherald.co.nz
  • Aussie banks are conservative in their financial practices, and their risk appetite is limited.nzherald.co.nz

Why it matters

The health of a nation's capital market is a key indicator of its economic potential and attractiveness to global investors. For New Zealand, the challenge is moving businesses from promising local companies to global competitors, a process that requires significant capital that is currently scarce domestically.

Globally, the massive financial activity in the US demonstrates the appetite for high-growth, high-risk investments. This disparity means that while local businesses struggle to find growth capital, global capital is flowing into the most dynamic markets, reinforcing the financial dominance of currencies tied to those markets.

What we don't know yet

  • Will New Zealand implement policy changes, such as establishing a Business Growth Fund, to address the structural shortage of domestic growth-equity supply?
  • How will the conservative financial practices of Australian banks continue to influence regional capital flows?

What would change this answer

US market activity slows down or shows signs of contractionThe perceived financial strength of the US market would diminish, potentially leading to increased volatility or a decline in the US Dollar's value.
New Zealand successfully establishes a large, government-backed growth-equity fundIncreased domestic capital availability could reduce the reliance on global markets, potentially stabilizing the local currency's relationship with the US Dollar.

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