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Economy, Pensions

Deeming rates freeze continues

Deeming rates Social security Federal budget

Social security deeming rates will remain locked at their current level boosting income available to age pension recipients.

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Economy, Superannuation

Industry backs paid parental leave super

Paid parental leave Federal budget

The decision to pay superannuation on paid parental leave has been widely supported as an effective measure to close the gender gap in retirement for women.

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Economy

One rate cut expected this year

Interest rates RBA Soft landing

Continuing high inflation means there is unlikely to be a reduction in official interest rates before the final quarter of 2024.

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Bonds, Economy, Investments

Bonds favourable over term deposits

Bonds Term deposits Recession Interest rates

Continued higher levels of inflation and the possibility of a recession in the immediate future make bonds a better proposition than term deposits.

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Bonds, Economy, Investments

Bonds set to soar with deflation

Bonds Inflation Interest rates

High-quality Australian bonds have been singled out as an attractive investment option, promising both stability and appealing returns in 2024.

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Economy

Tough times, but no recession

Recession Interest rates Zenith RBA

The Australian economy is likely to avoid a recession, but will continue to face difficult times over the course of this year.

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Australian Shares, Economy, International Shares, Investments

US recession anticipated

Recession Equities Bonds Investments American Century

The US economy is likely to suffer a recession in the early part of the new year and the downturn is unlikely to be gradual.

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Economy, Property, Residential Property

December residential property listings fall

Residential property listings SQM Research

The final month of 2023 saw a large drop in residential property listings across the country with several capital cities witnessing a reduction.

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Australian Shares, Economy, International Shares, Investments

Concentration risk amid rising dividends

Global dividends concentration risk Janus Henderson

Dividend payments reached a new high in the second quarter of this year, but highlighted the concentrated nature of the Australian share market.

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Australian Shares, Economy, Investments

Australian market outlook unrealistic

Australian stock market earnings

Predicted earnings for the Australian stock market may be too optimistic as several key factors appear not to have been taken into account.

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