News : Investments

Australian Shares, Investments

Interest rate cuts likely this year

Interest rate, Australian Shareholders’ Association, Plato Investment Management, Don Hamson, dividends

The Australian economy has been forecast to experience at least two official interest rate cuts before the end of 2025.

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International Shares, Investments

Drop in US/China tariffs boosts Nasdaq

US tariffs, Nasdaq, S&P 500, Global X, Billy Leung, ETF, Global X FANG+, exchanged-traded fund

The reduction in tariffs between the US and China has triggered a significant rally in the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500.

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International Shares, Investments

Europe becoming more attractive

Europe, Axa Investment Managers, Chris Iggo, artificial intelligence, AI, US shares, technology stocks

Government policy and an overheated technology sector have made the US market less attractive at the same time as Europe enters a period of market growth and stability.

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Australian Shares, Investments

LICs can be better for income seekers

Listed investment companies have the ability to produce more optimal outcomes for individuals wanting their portfolio to deliver income.

Listed investment companies have the ability to produce more optimal outcomes for individuals wanting their portfolio to deliver income.

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ASIC, Australian Shares, Investments

Regulators demand ASX action

Australian Securities Exchange, ASX, CHESS system, RBA, ASX Clear Pty Limited, ASX Settlement Pty Ltd, Michele Bullock, ASIC,  Joe Longo, Reserve Bank of Australia,

The RBA and ASIC have publicly reprimanded the ASX over a critical system failure last year, calling for more action to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.

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International Shares, Investments

Investment opportunities reside within Asia

China, Japan, India, Fidelity International, Amit Goel, George Efstathopoulos,

Investment opportunities are presenting themselves in China, Japan and India as a result of economic and industrial developments.

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ETFs, Investments

New Global X currency-hedged gold ETF

Global X has launched a new gold bullion currency-hedged exchange-traded fund on the ASX today, expanding its range of ETFs to 42.

Global X has launched a new gold bullion currency-hedged exchange-traded fund on the ASX today, expanding its range of ETFs to 42.

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International Shares, Investments

US tariffs will have big indirect impact

US tariffs, interest rates, AMP, Shane Oliver, Australian exports, global shares, Australian shares

The indirect impact of the new US tariffs will have a substantial effect on Australia, but may have a positive influence on domestic interest rates.

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Investments

Some small-cap areas under pressure

Certain segments of the Australian small-cap sector appear to be under pressure as born out in the latest local market reporting season.

Certain segments of the Australian small-cap sector appear to be under pressure as born out in the latest local market reporting season.

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Investments, Private Assets

AFCA clarifies investor test

AFCA has provided some context as to how ASIC’s enforcement approach to the wholesale investor rules will apply to individuals in practical terms.

AFCA has provided some context as to how ASIC’s enforcement approach to the wholesale investor rules will apply to individuals in practical terms.

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