Quarterly economic and market update June 2024 Global equities reached record highs after faltering in April, as the inflation outlook became more favourable as the quarter progressed. The ‘bad news is good news’ dynamic reemerged as weaker economic data, particularly in the United States, contributed to more interest rate cuts priced in by markets… Download…
Our investment and economic outlook, July 2024 By Vanguard Markets and economy Our region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns. A labour market indicator that has reliably signaled the start of recession could appear in coming months. The Sahm rule (named after the former Federal Reserve economist who identified it) is triggered when…
More high-net-worth individuals are using ETFs By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer ETFs Why wealthy investors are gravitating towards exchange traded funds. High-net-worth individuals, often referred to as HNWIs, are often linked to investments that are out of the financial reach of most everyday investors. Think of investments with high minimum entry levels, such…
The potential risks of private credit investments By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Investing Strategy Investors considering private credit income products should closely assess the risks. It sounds like an investment opportunity that’s too good to miss. Earn double-digit annualised return, with income paid monthly. At least that’s how some private credit providers are…
Updated July 2024 | 6 min read Striking a balance in the new financial year By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Investing Strategy By doing a few calculations you can easily see if your portfolio is still on track. If you’re someone who likes a good balance in your investing life, now may…
Updated July 2024 | 6 min read The superannuation changes from 1 July By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Retirement The super changes that came into effect from the start of the 2024-25 financial year. A number of superannuation changes came into effect on 1 July 2024 that are designed to help working Australians…
