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

Super and tax – just the facts

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While superannuation is arguably the most tax-effective way to save for retirement, it’s not tax free. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores tax as it applies to your... 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

Stewart Investors joins Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network as founding member

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Stewart Investors, an active, long-only equity specialist focused on sustainable investing since 2005, has become the founding member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network. The RMI Investor Network will... 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

Japan equity in focus: top performer in 2023; remains attractive option for 2024

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Japan’s equity market is at a historical high in total return terms and in price return terms it is at its highest level in almost 34 years. It was one of... Read more continue reading