Finance
Investing can be a roller coaster: 3 tips for riding the ups and downs
17 April
Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy.Ā Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapterāa time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth.Ā Whether youāre planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
Oliverās insights ā Seven reasons Australia is likely to avoid recession from Trumpās shock
16 April
Key points President Trumpās trade war poses a threat to Australian economic growth particularly via the indirect impact of weaker global activity driving less demand for our exports and lower commodity prices. Australia is likely to avoid a...[Read More]
Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears
16 April
The threat of Donald Trumpās tariffs loomed large over the Reserve Bank as it made the call to keep interest rates on hold, warning that US measures could lead to higher inflation. Minutes from the central bankās April 1 meeting, released on...[Read More]
Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama
16 April
The treasurer backs Reserve Bank assurances the domestic economy is well-placed to deal with shockwaves from Donald Trumpās tariffs. The central bankās governor Michele Bullock tried to allay concerns in a speech on Thursday night after a week...[Read More]
Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss
16 April
Womenās participation in the Australian economy has been remarkably transformed in the past 40 years but more progress is needed, the head of the central bank says. Michele Bullock made history in 2023 when she became the first woman appointed...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnāt need to stay. Ā People have become...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments ā Weekly market update 8/04/2025
9 April
Global share markets plunged over the last week taking them well below their mid-March lows in response to Trumpās higher than expected tariffs, with Chinaās retaliation on Friday adding to worries about a full-blown trade war, all of which...[Read More]
Tariff storm blows economy and election off course
9 April
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH WORLD TRADE? * President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on US trading partners, ostensibly to correct a decades-long trade deficit after complaining America had been taken advantage of * Global markets went into...[Read More]
Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut
9 April
Odds are shortening for the Reserve Bank to cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as global financial turmoil weighs heavily on Australians. Though most economists do not view an Australian recession as a realistic chance, the prospect of...[Read More]
Donāt be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
9 April
Donald Trump is āburning down a house to cook a steakā as local and international equity markets go into freefall in response to the US presidentās trade tariffs. But superannuation funds are urging people to not panic if their balances...[Read More]
Trade opportunities beckon amid global tariff meltdown
9 April
Australia can capitalise on āenormous opportunitiesā in the wake of Donald Trumpās tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says as the US president escalates his trade feud with China. The government hopes to reassure investors and the...[Read More]
US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts
9 April
US tariffs have wreaked havoc on financial markets but could force the Reserve Bank of Australia to deliver more mortgage relief sooner. ANZ Bank ā until recently the most hawkish of the big four banks ā on Friday upped its interest rate cut...[Read More]
RBA governor expected to address tariff impacts
9 April
There are decades where not much happens to the economy and there are weeks where decades happen. Last week was such a one. Rate cut expectations eased modestly after the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady on Tuesday but then on...[Read More]