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Wealth hits record high, but wealth gap widens even further
While Australian household wealth is hitting new records, research shows much of it is held by just a few people, with the richest 5 per cent of Australians...
Lack of global warming accountability putting investors, and the planet, at risk
"Rational, economic arguments" are required to support a reduction of the costs of global warming on the planet and the economy, says Australian Ethical.
Uncertainty prevails, so quality is king: Neuberger Berman
The inflationary cycle is at a tipping point both in Europe and the US as central governments sweat the lagged effect of rate rises on inflation. For...
Ethical investing surges despite higher bar and greenwashing scrutiny
Despite being buffeted by some serious headwinds, the sustainable investment movement shows no sign of slowing down in Australia.
Prepare for a 'slow' correction on interest rates: Bentham AM
The current inflationary cycle is an "interesting" one, says Bentham CIO Richard Quinn, with a host of contributing factors that will all take their time...
Eyeing end of rate rises, Thinktank sees cause for optimism
Ongoing volatility is linked to uncertainty over interest rates, which appears likely to be nearing an end, the non-bank property lending specialist said....
Banks hold out as soaring costs force Aussie blue chips to cut dividends
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...
Weak consumer spending a sign that interest rates have peaked: Economists
Australian consumers are showing real signs the largest and longest rate hiking cycle in 30 years is starting to bite. It might be the proof the RBA needs to...
Jobs data points to rate rise
After a stronger-than-expected US inflation figure for August, the Australian August job report blew expectations out of the water, with a 64,900 jobs created...
A starter for yen: Ruffer
The Bank of Japan has been marching to a different beat than other central banks. While the Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of England hurried to ramp up rates...
Bubble warning: why Nvidia might be ‘too big to succeed’
Despite strong fundamentals for the chip king, Research Affiliates says investors are overplaying Nvidia as the ‘safe’ hand in the AI game.
Navigating the economic outlook by flashes of lightning
A data dependent Fed will eventually need to acknowledge signs of a strengthening global economy, says Neuberger Berman. Bolts of information that sway the...
Did the Future Fund get it wrong?
The Future Fund’s decision to take risk off the table resulted in a lacklustre return and criticism from the super sector. But advisers know the journey...
Belgium overtakes Australia to top median-wealth rankings
Much of the 2.4 per cent decline in global wealth in 2022 - the second-biggest this century - stemmed from US dollar appreciation, but even controlling for...