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Economy

Two more rate cuts tipped for 2025/26

A chief economist has predicted the RBA will drop the official interest rate two more times in the 2026 income year.

A chief economist has predicted the RBA will drop the official interest rate two more times in the 2026 income year.

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Economy, Investments, Regulation

US rate cut hints at problems

The recent rate cut in the US may be a symptom of deeper economic problems that require investors to consider their exposure to that market.

The recent rate cut in the US may be a symptom of deeper economic problems that require investors to consider their exposure to that market.

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Australian Shares, Economy, Investments

Company listings well down in 2024

The number of new company listing on the ASX in 2024 was at its lowest point for the past 20 years, with large caps dominating the year’s activity.

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Economy, Financial Advice

US economy headed for soft landing

A global asset management firm has predicted a soft landing for the US economy and an optimistic attitude toward fixed income investments in 2025.

A global asset management firm has predicted a soft landing for the US economy and an optimistic attitude toward fixed income investments in 2025.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

US to avoid hard recession

United States Recession Economy Diversification

The US is likely to avoid a severe recession and sustained levels of high inflation, but its economy will be bumpy regardless of the election outcome.

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Australian Shares, Economy

Banks costly in momentum trend

Bank Equities Housing market Interest rates

Investors should be wary of Australian bank stocks, which are highly priced despite housing pressures and higher interest rates, and not buy into current market trends.

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Economy, Investments

Aust economy faces uncertain outlook

Recession Fiscal policy Australia US

Diverging fiscal policies suggest the US may avoid recession, while Australia faces weaker growth and economic challenges due to tighter spending.

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Compliance & Regulation, Economy

General TBC expected to hit $2 million

Transfer balance cap CPI Consumer price index Inflation SMSF Self-managed superannuation

Inflation has risen enough to indicate the general transfer balance cap will increase again at the start of the of 2026 financial year.

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Economy, Investments

US recession unlikely

Recession US Interest rates Equities

An analysis of several key economic indicators suggests the US is likely to avoid a recession, with the possibility for an economic recovery instead.

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Economy

Rate rise not coming anytime soon

Interest rates RBA Reserve bank Inflation

While discussions over an interest rate rise before the end of the year will continue, a fund manager has forecast it is unlikely to happen.

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