Bond markets have effectively become the ‘freight train’ of a long series of other assets, with a surge in bond yields pulling nearly every other asset class lower.
It appears that regulators around the world are getting more serious on ESG, with the US Securities Exchange Commission, similar to Australia’s ASIC, announcing a number of proposals targeted at the growing trend of ‘greenwashing’.
Aussie market creeps higher Despite a steady diet of news of war, global slowdowns, China lockdowns, inflation and higher rates, the Australian share market managed to rise on Wednesday, as measured by the benchmark indices. The S&P/ASX200 index added 26.4 points, or 0.4 per cent, to finish at 7,155.2, while the broader S&P/ASX All Ordinaries index…
China sniffles hurt market The Australian share market was weighed down on Tuesday by concerns that COVID-19 lockdowns have hurt economic growth in China, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index finished down 20.1 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 7,128.8, while the broader S&P/ASX All Ordinaries closed 0.35 per cent, or 25.7 points, lower to 7,373.2. Commonwealth…
Election, what Election? A change of government was yawned-off by the Australian share market on Monday; after being up by 50 points in morning trading, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed just 3.3 points higher, at 7,148.9. The broader S&P/ASX All Ordinaries rose 7.9 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 7,398.9. All four big banks declined, with…
Given the flood of changes and regulatory oversight that has resulted from the Royal Commission, it likely comes as a surprise to many that the impending Quality of Advice Review, was actually a recommendation of Commissioner Hayne.
Cybersecurity has become the latest battle facing the under pressure, stressed financial advice industry following a landmark court ruling.
The Aussie market benefitted from the news that the Chinese Government had cut a key interest rate and a late rally in US markets to post a 1.2 per cent gain to finish the week. The result was driven by a jump in the technology and discretionary sectors, up 4.6 and 2.0 per cent after…
The local market couldn’t overcome growing concerns about stagflation, an instance when the economy slows as inflation increases, with the S&P/ASX200 falling 1.7 per cent on Thursday. The losses were broad-based, with every sector but healthcare falling, led by the consumer sectors. Healthcare gained 0.1 per cent with the discretionary and staples companies down 3.1…
The Morningstar-owned private markets publication Pitchbook this week highlighted the growing risks in the economy along with the potential impact of higher interest rates on the popular venture capital and private equity sectors.
