Finance
The benefits of financial planning and personalised strategies
28 November
Financial planning is a cornerstone of financial health, helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of managing wealth, preparing for the future, and achieving their unique goals. Whether your aspirations are personal, such as...[Read More]
Some helpful tips to save money this Christmas
28 November
Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]
Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm
28 November
Australia’s inflation rate may have undershot expectations to hold at the bottom of the central bank’s target band but borrowers should not expect interest rate cuts just yet. The annual headline inflation rate has held at 2.1 per cent in...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 22-11-2024
28 November
Against a backdrop of geopolitical risk and noise, high valuations for shares and an eroding equity risk premium, there is positive momentum underpinning sharemarkets for now including the “goldilocks” economic backdrop, the global bank central...[Read More]
Annual inflation rate hangs on at 2.1 per cent
28 November
Australia’s annual headline inflation rate has held at 2.1 per cent in October for a second month, coming in a little below expectations. Despite clocking a second month at the bottom of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s two-three per cent target...[Read More]
‘Surprise’ budget windfalls drying up, economists warn
28 November
Australia is waving goodbye to budget surpluses and returning abruptly to deficit, facing a $49 billion deterioration in the bottom line as per forecasts from leading economists. The $15.8 billion surplus logged in the last financial year to...[Read More]
Thousands wiped off student debt in pre-Christmas gift
27 November
Millions of university graduates and students will soon wake up to an early Christmas present after the government wiped thousands of dollars off their debts. Laws to cap the indexation rate for the Higher Education Loan Program at either the rate...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Trump 2.0: Why investors should expect a somewhat rougher ride, but it may not be as bad as feared
21 November
Key points – The economic and financial environment today is more challenging than when Trump first took over in 2017: inflation is a bit higher, the budget deficit is worse, bond yields are higher and shares are more expensive. – He also faces...[Read More]
Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates
20 November
Attention will turn to the Reserve Bank of Australia with the minutes from its last board meeting due as well as speeches by senior officials. The central bank’s opinion of Thursday’s job figures will be of particular interest, with the October...[Read More]
Strategic steps to secure a promotion: a comprehensive guide to advancing your career
14 November
Planning for a promotion at work requires a strategic approach that demonstrates your value and prepares you for increased responsibilities. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help structure a successful promotion plan: Clarify Your Promotion...[Read More]
PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns
21 November
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his latest round of world leader speed dating at a major economic forum with a spotlight on trade and climate. Mr Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the...[Read More]
The benefits of financial planning and personalised strategies
21 November
Financial planning is a cornerstone of financial health, helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of managing wealth, preparing for the future, and achieving their unique goals. Whether your aspirations are personal, such as...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 15-11-2024
21 November
Global share markets were weak over the last week, not helped by the ongoing rise in bond yields and a wind back in Fed rate cut expectations after some elevated US inflation data and slightly hawkish comments from Fed chair Powell. For the week...[Read More]
Revenue upgrades ‘a sliver’ of earlier years: treasurer
21 November
Lower iron ore prices and a slackening jobs market will weigh on the budget bottom line, the federal treasurer has warned ahead of the mid-year economic update. Jim Chalmers has played down the size of revenue upgrades, citing structural challenges...[Read More]
‘Guarded references’: Door opening to rate cuts
21 November
Consumer spending habits, productivity and the jobs market are all sources of uncertainty in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s assessment of inflation and interest rates Underlying inflation remains “too high”, the central bank board once again...[Read More]