Why Yarra is not calling a US recession yet

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The key point is that while we had been expecting a drawdown in equity markets in Q3 and a decent rally in bonds, this was expedited by the US labour

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Capitalising on recent underperformance and temporary disruption in the healthcare sector

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Key takeaways The healthcare sector continues to be supported by strong long-term growth drivers, presenting overall as good value compared to history. The healthcare suppliers’ sub-sector, including equipment distributors (i.e.

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What’s next for markets? While there have been a few surprises, core Europe and the US are now in recovery mode

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US economic growth has surprised so far in 2023 via fiscal stimulus, inventories and net exports; despite underlying domestic demand growth being relatively subdued. Non-China EM was the driving force

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Yarra announces appoints new Investment Manager, Fixed Income

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Yarra Capital Management (Yarra) has announced the appointment of Jessica Ren to the role of Investment Manager within the Firm’s fixed inome team. Jessica will join from Westpac, where she

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Podcast 33: Storm clouds continue to gather in global markets

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The RBA hiked rates for the seventh consecutive month as it seeks to stifle inflation. Global central banks continue aggressive monetary tightening despite early signs of moderating inflation and weaker

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Dr Erin Kuo joins Yarra as inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer

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Leading Independent Australian fund manager Yarra Capital Management (Yarra) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Erin Kuo as the Firm’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Based in Melbourne, Dr Kuo

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Podcast 32: Are central banks at risk of blowing up markets?

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The RBA has now hiked rates for the sixth consecutive month. With lead indicators showing signs of inflation coming off the boil and European banks starting to see stress, cracks

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Podcast 31: No sign of pause from the RBA as the risk of mortgage stress intensifies

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Australia’s central bank has now raised interest rates five months in a row. It’s the most aggressive tightening cycle since 1994. With more hikes expected, and house prices in Sydney

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Podcast 30: Can the RBA thread the needle?

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After hiking for the fourth consecutive month, the RBA’s tone has shifted to suggest a pause at the September meeting is possible, reflecting in part the troubling signals emanating from

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Yarra announces new distribution team leadership

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Yarra Capital Management (Yarra) has announced promotions within its growing distribution team, with Nick Green promoted to Head of Institutional and Rommel Hacopian promoted to Head of Intermediary. Nick is

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