The US presidential election – implications for investors and Australia
Introduction It’s nearly four years since the tumultuous 2020 US presidential election and now the next one is almost upon us. So far investment markets
28th May 2024
May 2024
How to end the financial year on a high note
As the financial year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to review your financial affairs and set the stage for a successful new
28th May 2024
The next move in the RBA cash rate likely remains down later this year
Introduction It’s now two years since the RBA first started to raise interest rates resulting in the biggest tightening cycle since the late 1980s. Rates
22nd May 2024
Caught in the middle: help for the sandwich generation
If you are feeling a bit like the meat in the sandwich you are not alone. The ‘sandwich generation’ is a growing social phenomenon that
21st May 2024
The 2024-25 Budget
Another surplus, but bigger medium term deficits with more big spending, including on a “Future Made in Australia” Introduction The Budget is aimed at trying
15th May 2024
The art of refinancing
Refinancing your home loan has the potential to save you thousands, reduce your monthly repayments and free up your finances to achieve your goals. However,
14th May 2024
Statement by Michele Bullock, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision – May 2024
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at
7th May 2024
Market movements & review video – May 2024
Stay up to date with what’s happened in markets and the Australian economy over the past month. As eyes turn to the 2024-25 Federal Budget,
7th May 2024
Seasonal patterns in shares – should we “sell in May and go away”?
Introduction Coming out of the roughly 10% correction into October last year, share markets saw strong gains on hopes that lower inflation will allow central
6th May 2024