First interest rate cut in 31 months

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The Reserve Bank Board has cut the cash rate for the first time in 31 months. The cash rate was trimmed by 25 basis points (quarter of a percent) to... Read more continue reading

Fidelity: comments on the Euro package

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The Euro package and what it means for investors Dominic Rossi, Global Chief Investment Officer of Equities at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, said “markets have reacted positively to the intent shown... Read more continue reading

CommSec Research: Australia’s wealth grows at a record pace

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The Bureau of Statistics has released detailed estimates on the economy’s performance in 2010/11. The net worth (wealth) of Australia – total assets less liabilities – stood at $8,089.9 billion... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital: Weekly economic & market update

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The weekly economic and market report reviews the key developments of the past week for investment markets, as well as the outlook. Headline developments of the past week After much delay Europe... Read more continue reading

Benign September quarter inflation clears the way for a rate cut next week

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Headline September quarter inflation came in right as expected at 0.6% in the quarter or 3.5% year on year. However, the key is that the underlying measures came in at... Read more continue reading

Investment case for Asia not just about growth

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Asian companies with healthy balance sheets are in a strong position to weather the current market volatility, reward shareholders with higher dividend payments and share buybacks, and to look for... Read more continue reading

Multiport SMSF investment patterns survey

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To get a closer insight into where SMSF trustees invest, Multiport regularly undertakes an analysis of our SMSF’s investments to look at the up to date asset allocation and investment... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: What next for China?

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After Europe and the US have effectively played a tag team in causing consternation for investors over the last six months, it seems China may be joining in as well. ... Read more continue reading

CommSec: State & territory performance report

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How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment, construction work done; population... Read more continue reading

RBA flags rates cuts if growth risks escalate

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Minutes of the last Reserve Bank Board meeting suggest that policymakers are increasingly concerned about the strength of the domestic economy. While the minutes suggest a neutral monetary policy stance... Read more continue reading