How do rising rates affect fixed-rate bond returns?

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Assuming an easing in current global trade war concerns, it still seems likely that global long-term bond yields will rise rather than fall somewhat over the next year or so.

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Investment potential of agriculture ‘untapped’ in Australia

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Australian investor portfolios currently have a relatively low exposure and therefore limited potential to take advantage of the growing agricultural sector, according to a whitepaper by BetaShares, a leading manager

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BetaShares Global Market Review September 2014

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US confidence drives international equities growth Anticipation of an increase in US interest rates in 2015 drove a rise in the US dollar, falling commodities prices and a sustained sell-off

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BetaShares appoints Chief Economist, David Bassanese

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BetaShares, a leading provider of Australian exchange traded products, announced yesterday the appointment of David Bassanese as Chief Economist. In the newly formed role, Mr Bassanese will be responsible for

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Financial expert, David Bassanese, reveals Australia’s best kept financial secret

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Leading financial analyst, David Bassanese, believes many Australian investors could revolutionise their portfolios – slashing costs and increasing simplicity – by discovering one of the best kept secrets in the

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