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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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Investments, Private Assets

Inflation boosts private credit appeal

Inflation Interest rates Private credit Fixed income assets

Rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures have reduced the value of fixed income investments, but made private credit more attractive with its direct link to interest rates.

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Australian Shares, Business news, Investments

Current-year IPO activity very low

Initial public offer IPO HLB Mann Judd

Pervading economic factors have resulted in low levels of activity from the IPO market in the first half of 2024.

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International Shares, Investments

Smaller Asian markets set for strong return

Asian economies Man GLG Inflation Interest rates

Smaller Asian economies reliant on the US to drop its interest rates are set to do well when they fall as their share markets have become underpriced and overlooked for a long period.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds primed for rebound after rate cuts

Bonds Corporate bonds Income Asset Management Interest rate Cuts

Interest rate cuts due by the end of the year are expected to spark renewed investor interest in the corporate bond market.

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ETFs, International Shares, Investments

US tech attraction not based on value

Index investing Valuations US market Talaria Capital Chad Padowitz Max Welby

Index investors flocking to the US tech sector are not considering the underlying values of these stocks and are being drawn in by exuberance and momentum.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds a safe haven in volatile markets

Bonds Interest rates Floating and fixed rates Income Asset Management SMSF Self-managed superannuation

Investors should consider balancing their portfolios with both fixed and floating-rate bonds to secure stable returns amidst economic uncertainty.

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Compliance & Regulation, Investments, Property, SMSF

Laws impact overseas property holdings

Overseas property 13.22C entity In-house asset Sole purpose test SMSF Self-managed superannuation

While SMSFs can invest in property overseas, Australian laws may consider such an action a breach of trustee obligations and caution should be exercised.

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ETFs, Investments

New hedged tech ETF hits market

Global X ETF Exchange-traded fund Global X FANG+ (currency-hedged) ETF

Global X has broadened its range of currency-hedged ETFs by introducing a fund aimed at providing exposure to some of the largest technology companies in the United States.

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Economy, Investments, Technology

Data needs will drive nuclear growth

Nuclear energy Artificial intelligence Global X

The growth of automation and digital services will drive the demand for more sources of energy, with nuclear power being seen as a viable option.

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