In a Higher for Longer Environment, Fixed Income Needs to be Considered
With inflation likely to remain higher for longer than expected, interest rates are also likely to remain elevated as central banks seek to prevent any resurgence of exuberance. For many investors, this environment is boosting the allure of fixed-income relative to global equities markets, and this is unsurprising given the current disparity between the available […]
ABE Weekly: Inflationary Pressures Persist as Australian CPI Turns Higher
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 29th September Key Points Australian CPI rises again to 5.2% in August U.S. GDP grows in-line with expectations Japanese inflation remains stable but elevated Oil makes fresh highs German consumer confidence ebbs Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains unchanged at 4.1%pa […]
Structuring client portfolios for a better retirement
When it comes to effectively structuring client portfolios for retirement, allocating investment capital to safer and less volatile asset classes is imperative. Fixed-income securities including corporate bonds can play a pivotal role in providing much-needed portfolio stability and predictable income, reducing some of the inherent volatility associated with equity investing. While fixed-income securities generally move […]
ABE Weekly: Rates To Stay Higher for Longer as Federal Reserve and Bank of England Hold
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 22nd September Key Points RBA considered another rate hike in September U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady again U.K inflation surprises to the downside prompting BoE to hold Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains unchanged at 4.1%pa The US cash rate […]
Financial Stability in Retirement: Why Advisers Should Consider Fixed-Income Securities For Clients
New research released last week revealed that the top concern for Australians aged over 50 was running out of savings in retirement. The results are somewhat unsurprising given both inflation and interest rates have surged since COVID-19 lockdowns. While inflation has begun to erode the purchasing power of savings, aggressive monetary tightening has slammed the […]
ABE Weekly: Higher For Longer? U.S. Inflation Increases As Federal Reserve Meeting Approaches
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 15th September Key Points U.S. inflation increased faster than expected in August as gas prices soar Australian consumer sentiment slides but jobs data reveals a resilient economy UK unemployment and wages rise as economy shrinks by 0.5% in July Financial concerns for retirees mount in Australia as cost of […]
Bonds Are Back – Why Advisers Should Be Considering Fixed Income Securities For Client Portfolios
The global response to COVID-19 unleashed a wave of fiscal stimulus and set into motion the beginning of the end for the prevailing ultra-low interest rate environment. From supply chain disruptions to a dramatic increase in the global money supply, the dynamics of the global economy have undergone seismic changes, ushering in a new era […]
ABE Weekly: Have Interest Rates Peaked? RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady Again at 4.1%p.a
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 8th September Key Points RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady for Third Consecutive Month September is Statistically the Worst Month for Equity Market Performance Australian GDP Beats Expectations With a 0.4% Expansion in the June Quarter Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains […]
At An Inflection Point – Where Next For Interest Rates?
With last week’s CPI figures showing inflation is cooling at a faster rate than expected, another RBA rate hike seems unlikely (but not impossible) at tomorrow’s meeting. The million dollar question is, where next for interest rates? After 12 official cash rate hikes in 15 months, and with their full impact yet to be felt […]
ABE Weekly: Australian Inflation Cools – Are Rates Headed Lower?
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 1st September Key Points Australian Inflation cools more than forecasts Matildas boost Australian retail sales but growth rate flatlines Rising debt costs in focus for Australian corporates Global interest rates higher for longer? Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate sits at 4.1%pa […]