The rise of artificial intelligence in portfolios

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Recession obsession In 2023, the market defied expectations as it rebounded from the anticipated recession that never materialised. Investors, expecting a downturn due to an unprecedented rate-hiking campaign, were caught... Read more continue reading

Top 5 risks facing Australian investors in 2024

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The below is our view of the largest risks facing Aussie investors in 2024. Some of these, such as the rising risk of a property correction in China, were raised... Read more continue reading

Fed’s sticky wicket as investors brace for more volatility

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Franklin Templeton’s Fixed Income Chief Investment Officer Sonal Desai says January inflation print confirms that the “last mile” of disinflation may prove to be a lot harder than markets expect,... Read more continue reading

The differences between fixed and floating rate bonds

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When it comes to investing, bonds are a reliable way to earn income and maintain capital stability. There are fixed rate and floating rate bonds, and each behaves differently depending... Read more continue reading

Australian small caps at the forefront of Atchison’s asset allocation

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Asset consultancy firm, Atchison delves into the evolving landscape of Australian small caps in their newly released Quarter One 2024 Tactical Asset Allocation Outlook, including its impact on their approach... Read more continue reading

Higher quality Australian bonds set for outperformance

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With the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, bonds are expected to perform relatively well in 2024, offering investors income and the opportunity for capital gain, according to... Read more continue reading

Higher rates, enhanced yield and restoration of traditional 60/40 (equities/bonds) portfolio underscores the appeal of bonds

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Bond yields are higher than they’ve been in nearly 15 years, presenting investors with a variety of opportunities regarding fixed income. The economic backdrop has also improved recently and is... Read more continue reading

A unifying force – the multi-asset pathway to income

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The average retirement age in Australia is between 62 and 65 years[2]. At present, there are 4.1 million retirees in Australia, with approximately 140,000 people joining their ranks annually[1]. By... Read more continue reading

A soft landing and friendlier central bank stance bode well for credit markets

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‘Soft landings’ are hard to achieve but evidence is building that the US Federal Reserve might be able to pull off this feat. While risks remain, credit markets are offering... Read more continue reading

The high yielding recession is coming

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Economic indicators are weakening in Australia but that doesn’t mean that yields will fall the way many expect says Andrew Canobi, Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. Canobi says... Read more continue reading