Rate Cuts Paused – Nov 2024
RBA Pauses and Potential Rate Cuts Amid Housing and Retail Challenges November 2024 As we move through the final quarter of 2024, several key financial developments in Australia are shaping the economic landscape and may influence your financial plans. The housing market continues to be a critical issue. While rental prices have shown early […]
Inflation Eases, Markets Rally – Oct 2024
Inflation Eases: A Positive Outlook for Investors October 2024 Recent insights from various economists indicate a promising shift in the economic landscape as inflation rates continue to decline. This reduction is primarily due to the central banks’ aggressive monetary policies implemented over the past year, which have successfully tightened financial conditions and reduced inflationary pressures. […]
Global Interest Rate Outlook – Sep 2024
Interest Rate Outlook – September 2024 Diverging Paths for the U.S. and Australia Global Interest Rate Movements As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s September meeting approaches, market consensus points to an impending rate cut, though the scale of the rate cut remains uncertain. Futures markets show a 45% chance of a 50-basis point (bps) cut and […]
Navigating Economic Challenges in August 2024
Market Changes and Economic Outlook August 2024 Update After a relatively calm year in equity markets, early August brought a sharp sell-off. The drop was triggered by weaker-than-expected economic data from the U.S. and Japan’s first interest rate hike in decades. Major indices reacted significantly: the S&P 500 fell by around 10%, the Nasdaq dropped […]
Successful Investing
Successful investing Successful investing relies not only a strategic asset allocation, but also on a solid plan and the right mindset. Many studies have examined stock market returns, losses, and volatility to better understand financial markets. Is there information that could help us make better decisions when markets decline and our resolve is tested? Key […]
