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Lifang Chen: Why children can be better investors than adults

OPINION: Her daughter chose companies behind the games and brands she uses every day.

Mark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November

Shares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.

Aaron Gilbert: The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

OPINION: Falling markets are hitting growth KiwiSaver funds hardest right now.

Oliver Hartwich: Govt must resist quick fuel fix and level with voters on Iran oil shock

OPINION: Government debt is now above 40% of national income and still rising.

Greg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience tested

OPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.

Air NZ suspends earnings guidance due to 'unprecedented volatility' in jet fuel price

Jet fuel prices had surged to US$150-US$200 in recent days.

Petrol prices, inflation, market meltdown: What the Iran war means to you

A round-up of Herald coverage explaining the conflict's effects on New Zealand.

Airlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummets

Even peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.

How professional investors react when markets panic

Trending sectors can seem appealing in a crisis, but what do investment experts think?