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[GRTV] Earnings season; Iran; War and the NZ housing market - what it all means for investors

Generate Investment Specialist Greg Smith discusses how current issues are impacting investors.

Thursday, March 19th 2026

Greg Smith joins Philip Macalister on Good Returns TV to discuss many of the issues facing investors.

He also discusses the New Zealand housing market - which has gone nowhere for the past few years - and questions whether Kiwis will continue to invest in property.

If you want to read a longer piece from Greg then check out his latest contribution to the Good Returns Investment Centre.

Markets, oil and geopolitics; Keeping perspective during the Iran conflict.

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