Types of bonds & debt securities in Australia
There are only two types of bonds you can buy in Australia, but many different types of debt securities that also offer stable returns. Corporate Bonds These bonds are issued by private organisations, and can be bought either on the primary market or the secondary market. Typically bonds are issued when companies need more money […]
What are bonds and how do they work?
When a government, or a company, needs capital, it can issue debt securities and fixed income instruments (like bonds) to raise the necessary funds. When you buy bonds and other fixed income products, or hybrid securities, you’re lending money to the issuer (the government or the company that issues the bond). They then agree to […]
ABE Weekly: Global Instability Rising | Aussie Property Sliding
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 6th December 2024 Key points Turmoil in France A South Korean coup Aussie GDP disappoints Aussie property valuations slide lower Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year to September is 2.8%. The […]
ABE Weekly: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Cuts Again
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 2nd December 2024 Key points Catch up on our latest ABE monthly webinar RBNZ cuts again by 50bps Australian inflation holds steady More Federal Reserve cuts on the way – FOMC minutes Global Cash Rates & Inflation ● The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the […]
ABE Weekly: Geo-political Tensions Ratchet Up
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 22nd November 2024 Key points RBA minutes highlight uncertain outlook Euro Area inflation rises to 2% UK inflation increase to 2.3% Geo-political tensions ratchet up Register for our upcoming Webinar Global Cash Rates & Inflation ● The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual […]
ABE Weekly: Aussie Unemployment Holds Steady As Consumer Confidence Climbs
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 15th November 2024 Key points Aussie unemployment holds steady Consumer confidences rises U.S. core inflation climbs What a falling copper price could mean for global growth Global Cash Rates & Inflation ● The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the […]
ABE Weekly: What Trump Mk II Means for Markets
8th November 2024 Key points Trump returns to the White House RBA holds rates steady Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again Bank of England cuts rates Australia balance of trade Global Cash Rates & Inflation ● The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year […]
ABE Weekly: Aussie Inflation Drops to Lowest Level in 3 Years
1st November 2024 Key points ABE launches latest product offering Aussie inflation falls Retail sales cool U.S growth expands European GDP up by 0.4% – flash estimates Global Cash Rates & Inflation ● The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year to the September […]
ABE Weekly: Global Bond Yields Climb | Growth Outlook Slashes | Aussie Inflation to Linger
25th October 2024 Key points IMF warns on Aussie inflation Global growth outlook slashed China unveils raft of new stimulus measures Bank of Canada cuts again ABE monthly webinar – register now Global Cash Rates & Inflation ● The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate […]
ABE Weekly: State Governments Splurge | ECB Cuts | UK Inflation Falls
18th October 2024 Key points Debt deluge Aussie employment remains strong ECB slashes rates again UK inflation drops below 2% target ABE monthly webinar – Register Now Global Cash Rates & Inflation ●The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year to August is […]