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In-depth analysis of markets, policy, and investment themes shaping the Australian financial advice industry.
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- Richie Parsons
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Soft landing possible for Australia after more rate pain: IMF
While avoiding recession is possible, the continuation of restrictive macroeconomic policies for the near term is needed to fight inflation, according to the...
Big four set for strong year as profits jump amid wild share price swings
Analysts agree Australia's big four banks are entering 2023 from a position of strength as they pass on rising interest rates to borrowers. Headwinds remain,...
All bets on Nvidia as AI tools gain popularity
While advisers are not yet seeing substantial client demand for semiconductor and chip stocks, the popularity of the AI chatbot ChatGPT has highlighted...
High quarterly CPI print complicates inflation outlook
Highly anticipated new consumer price data showed the inflation rate in Australia hit its highest level since 1990 in the December quarter. But analysts are...
Australian 'green' mining boom a pipeline dream as gas, coal funding soars
The Australian mining and energy sector drew a significant increase in investment in 2022, but a hoped-for green mining boom is currently a fantasy, with gas...
Bringing performance into context after a shocking 2022
Australia may have fared better than its international peers, but markets still took a pummelling in 2022 with traditional safe havens and equities alike...
The real value of an outrageous prediction
Pandemics, invasions and the return of inflation. If the last few years have shown investors anything, it's that outrageous predictions can often be anything...
Australian executives optimistic despite recession fears
A recent survey shows 74 per cent of Australian business leaders expect profits to increase in the year ahead, despite a still-challenging outlook and sticky...
From engagement to divestment: Woodchip mill saga a microcosm of ESG's global path
Being independent used to be enough to attract new clients, says Wattle Partners' Drew Meredith. Today, they are increasingly demanding alignment with their...
Inflation peaking, but 'conflicting forces' keep rebound at bay: Sage Capital
Green shoots of relief from central banks will take some time to filter into the economy due to a confluence of factors according to Sage Capital.
Higher rates biting into household wealth, with more pain to come
Household wealth in September recorded its third largest quarterly decline since the Australian Bureau of Statistics began keeping records in 1989. And wealth...