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Oliver's insights - Trump challenges and constraints
19 November 2024 | Blog Why investors should expect a somewhat rougher ride, but it may not be as bad as feared with Donald Trump's US election victory. Read more
Econosights - strong employment against weak GDP growth
18 November 2024 | Blog The persistent strength in the Australian labour market has occurred against a backdrop of poor GDP growth, which is unusual. We go through this issue in this edition of Econosights. Read more
Weekly market update 15-11-2024
15 November 2024 | Blog Global share markets were messy 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. Read more
Oliver's insights - staying focused as an investor
12 November 2024 | Blog Dr Shane Oliver suggests five ways to help manage the noise and stay focussed as an investor with the changes in the macro enviroment. Read more
Weekly market update 08-11-2024
08 November 2024 | Blog It was all about the US Presidential election this week. Despite concerns that the election outcome would be extremely close, the Republican victory was stronger than the polls and betting markets were suggesting into the lead up. Read more
Oliver's insights - elected President of the US
07 November 2024 | Blog The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency brings the prospect of more US tax cuts and deregulation, but also more tariff hikes and trade wars and policy uncertainty. Read more
Weekly market update 01-11-2024
01 November 2024 | Blog Global shares markets remained under pressure over the last week from bonds; US election implications; Australian inflation falls but still too high; RBA to hold but forecasted to soften slightly; and more. Read more
Combatting social inequality through a love of food and culture
30 October 2024 | Blog Shaun Christie-David, Founder and CEO of Plate it Forward and 2020 AMP Foundation Tomorrow Maker awardee, shared his inspiring journey from banking to running a social enterprise. Through his love for food and commitment to breaking the cycle of inequality, Shaun has created a movement that exceeds the culinary realm. Plate it Forward, which started with Colombo Social, has grown to include multiple ventures. Shaun's story is a testament to resilience, cultural exchange, and the power of community support. Read more
Oliver's insights - valuation in investing
29 October 2024 | Blog This edition looks at why the concept of value or valuations are important in investing and what they are telling us now - particularly in relation to shares. Read more
Weekly market update 25-10-2024
25 October 2024 | Blog Rising bond yields threaten shares; US tech share nearly at 2000 levels; is Australia really that bad on inflation?; Trump and share markets; Australian underlying inflation to fall; and more. Read more
Oliver's insights - ineffective investors
22 October 2024 | Blog In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from reaching their financial goals. This note takes a look at the nine most common mistakes. Read more
Econosights - global housing trends
22 October 2024 | Blog The common belief that Australian homes have become unaffordable is understandable, as all the metrics around affordability have deteriorated. But how does the housing situation in Australia compare to our global peers? We go through this issue in this edition of Econosights. Read moreWhat you need to know
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