australian economy – The Inside Adviser

Banks hold out as soaring costs force Aussie blue chips to cut dividends

September 21, 2023 by Nicki Bourlioufas

Australian companies’ dividend payouts are down 24 per cent from a year ago, as higher interest rates and cash flow challenges darken the outlook. Payouts from miners decreased significantly, although the dividend picture remains positive for banks.

Private lending will be key to an economic recovery

January 26, 2021 by The Inside Adviser

Middle market companies contribute close to 25 per cent of Australia's GDP and employ a similar portion of the population according to consulting firm BDO. Simply defined as those companies...

The world after COVID-19

December 7, 2020 by The Inside Adviser

As the year from hell winds down around the world, an influx of 2021 outlooks have flooded adviser inboxes around Australia. Most should be taken with a grain of salt,...

The recession is over, where to now?

December 3, 2020 by Ishan Dan

There are positive signs for the Australian economy following Wednesday's third quarter GDP figure. It was a positive reading of 3.3% quarter on quarter, signalling a rebound in the economy...

Seek (ASX:SEK) under short attack

October 29, 2020 by Drew Meredith

Sentiment shifts US market rallies, JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) sold off, Seek (ASX:SEK) under short attack It's looking like a tough end to October after what has been a very strong...

Inflation returns, Coles (ASX:COL) sales boom

October 28, 2020 by Drew Meredith

Inflation returns, Coles (ASX:COL) sales boom, US staggers down 3%, ASX to open over 1% lower The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) staged a solid comeback after a weak opening, finishing 0.1% higher. The strength came...

RBA: Recession is over, ASX 200 slumps 1.7%

October 27, 2020 by Drew Meredith

RBA: Recession is over, ASX200 slumps 1.7%, stronger open ahead The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished off the day's lows falling 1.7% on Tuesday after a weak global lead. The good...

Another negative week for the ASX

October 25, 2020 by Drew Meredith

Another negative week for the ASX, Trump-Biden debate, Link (ASX:LNK) undervalued The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished 0.1% lower on Friday keeping the index in negative territory for the week, down 0.2%. The...

ASX pares losses, Healius (ASX:HLS) delivers

October 22, 2020 by Drew Meredith

Volatility continues, ASX pares losses, Healius (ASX:HLS) delivers, AMP (ASX:AMP) sold off, positive morning ahead The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) pared early losses to finish down just 0.3% on Wednesday, with oil...

Getting to know Angela Ashton

October 22, 2020 by The Inside Adviser

This week we spoke with Angela Ashton, founder of Evergreen Consulting, who recently launched her Investment Research business. Angela, can you tell us a little about yourself; what has been...

ASX update; COVID-19 impacting Macquarie Group

September 14, 2020 by Drew Meredith

Vaccine trial restart boosts markets, ASX strength to continue, COVID-19 impacting Macquarie Group A positive lead from Wall Street and news that AstraZeneca plc (NYSE:AZN) had resumed their vaccine trial...