News : Economy

Australian Shares, Economy, Investments

Current market requires selective focus

The strong start to the year has not helped Australia avoid the impact of global events increasing the need to be particular with stock selection.

The strong start to the year has not helped Australia avoid the impact of global events increasing the need to be particular with stock selection.

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Economy, Interest rates

May interest rate rise not certain

A fund manager has stated a rise in the official interest rate widely predicted among economists next month may not actually occur.

A fund manager has stated a rise in the official interest rate widely predicted among economists next month may not actually occur.

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Bonds, Economy, Fixed Income, Inflation, Interest rates

Compelling case for floating-rate bonds

The continuing high level of inflation in Australia should prompt floating-rate corporate fixed-income instruments to be reconsidered.

The continuing high level of inflation in Australia should prompt floating-rate corporate fixed-income instruments to be reconsidered.

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Economy, Investments, Property

REIT outlook good despite headwinds

The outlook for the listed real estate sector remains strong even though it is facing geopolitical and economic challenges in 2026.

The outlook for the listed real estate sector remains strong even though it is facing geopolitical and economic challenges in 2026.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

Middle East to impact inflation

The current conflict in the Middle East will have a noticeable effect on global economies and impact particular markets more than others.

The current conflict in the Middle East will have a noticeable effect on global economies and impact particular markets more than others.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments, Technology

Higher prices undermine local investment

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

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Contributions, Economy, Legislation, Superannuation

Contributions caps increase confirmed

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

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Currency, Economy, International Shares, Investments

US dollar dip creates opportunity

Individuals can use an ongoing depreciation in the US dollar to leverage into shares and bonds in other investment markets.

Individuals can use an ongoing depreciation in the US dollar to leverage into shares and bonds in other investment markets.

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Economy, Retirement

Funding retirement more expensive

It is costing more to fund a comfortable lifestyle in retirement with budgets rising faster than the inflation rate over the past year.

It is costing more to fund a comfortable lifestyle in retirement with budgets rising faster than the inflation rate over the past year.

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Bonds, Economy, Investments

Attitude toward bonds requires shift

The current economic landscape requires a rethink as to how fixed-income instruments are comprised within investment portfolios.

The current economic landscape requires a rethink as to how fixed-income instruments are comprised within investment portfolios.

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