Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 1st December  Key points Australian monthly CPI cools faster than expected No more RBA rate hikes – OECD Domestic[…]

With higher interest rates likely to extend well into 2024 and beyond, now is the perfect time to consider fixed-income allocations within client portfolios, especially[…]

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 24th November  Key points Hawkish undertones over homegrown inflation Sufficiently restrictive – J Powell Westpac Leading Index for October[…]

As we approach the end of 2023, now is an opportune time to reflect on the year that was, and plan for the year ahead.[…]

U.S. inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% Australian unemployment and jobs increases in October Australian consumer confidence evaporates Business conditions up, confidence down –[…]

With both money markets and fixed-income markets offering highly attractive yields, a recurring question we are frequently being asked is – which one should I[…]

  Material change confirmed – RBA hikes again IMF revises China outlook European inflation expectations rise Jerome Powell – “we will not hesitate” Have yields[…]

With corporate fixed-income securities now offering some of their most attractive returns in over a decade, the opportunity cost of having no exposure for your[…]

War of words – all eyes on the RBA as IMF tips a rate rise Long way to go – Federal Reserve holds but cautions[…]

  Australia’s inflation rate accelerated in the September quarter   Michelle Bullock speaks  Westpac Chief Economist tips interest rates to fall in 2024      Preliminary Flash PMI[…]