Weekly economic and market update – week ending 18 July, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments US and Australian shares pushed on to a new record high in the past week. Despite tariff uncertainty, the US share market was boosted by... Read more continue reading

Managed investment product registrations continue strong growth in FY25

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For the fourth consecutive year, alternative products were the most popular type of managed investment product registered in the past financial year, according to APIR, accounting for over half of... Read more continue reading

3Q 2025 Fixed Income Outlook: Opportunities amid policy-driven volatility

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Entering the second half of the year, interest rates will likely see a more bullish trend driven by slower economic growth and accelerated expectations for a resumption of Fed rate... Read more continue reading

US inflation: of known and unknown unknowns (the ghost of Donald Rumsfeld) 

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The financial commentariat seem unsure on US inflation. I think that is understandable. For months now markets have braced for an acceleration of inflation as a consequence of President Trump’s... Read more continue reading

AMP appoints Harry Georges as the Head of National Sales for North

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 AMP is pleased to announce that Harry Georges has been appointed as Head of National Sales for North, reporting to Lisa Sorgini, General Manager of Wealth Distribution. North is the... Read more continue reading

China -the tariff threat, structural challenges and implications for Australia

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Key points Chinese growth is running around 5% and while threats remain high – with the property downturn and tariffs – policy stimulus is likely to be enough to keep... Read more continue reading

Retirement income certainty and choice at the heart of North’s investment menu additions

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AMP is pleased to announce the expansion of North’s managed account menu with three exciting new additions for the June quarter. The additions of BondAdviser, MST Income and Elston Income... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd warns of complexities in employee share schemes

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Employee share schemes (ESS) are becoming an increasingly popular incentive in Australian workplaces, but both employers and employees should be aware of the significant tax implications these arrangements may carry,... Read more continue reading

June CPI data shows trade impacts materialising

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The June CPI report came in as expected, bringing the annual headline increase to 2.7%, a tick-up from last month’s 2.4% reading. Meanwhile, core inflation rose 2.9%, softer-than-expected for the... Read more continue reading

MLC announces retirement partnership with TAL and Challenger ahead of innovative retirement solution launch

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MLC, the largest brand of Insignia Financial, has partnered with TAL and Challenger to develop a Centre of Excellence for MLC Retirement Boost™, a new innovative retirement income solution. The... Read more continue reading