Finance
Oliver’s insights – For what it’s worth: why what you pay for an investment is a key driver of its return…and how do valuations look now?
27 September
Key points – Starting point valuations – like yields and price to earnings ratios – are key drivers of medium-term investment returns. – For growth assets it’s often more complicated, with the level of interest rates playing a big...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 22/9
27 September
Global share markets mostly fell over the last week as “higher for longer” interest rate signals from the Fed and some other central banks pushed bond yields higher. A 2.9% fall for the week took the key direction setting US share market below...[Read More]
Behavioural guidance during market volatility
28 September
Much of this year has remained fraught with uncertainty and instability in the markets. This, of course, has caused many investors to become nervous and impulsive about their market decisions. This article will help to ease some fears about market...[Read More]
Farm Succession Planning: Balancing Financial and Emotional Aspects for Generational Transition
28 September
The Challenge Facing Farm Owners The complexity of farm succession planning extends beyond mere financial transactions. For farm owners, navigating the transition of a generational asset such as a farm is both an economic and emotional endeavour....[Read More]
Small business boost measures and the energy incentive
27 September
The Australian Government has announced the following 3 measures to assist small businesses that have an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million: Small business technology investment boost Small business skills and training boost Small...[Read More]
Annual inflation lifts 5.2 per cent in August
27 September
Australia’s inflation rate shifted higher than the previous month as widely expected. The Australian Bureau of Statistics consumer price index for August came in at an annual rate of 5.2 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent in July. The indicator tracks...[Read More]
Heat on climate, gender at companies’ annual meetings
27 September
Aiming for a sustainable, fair economy also grows companies’ long-term value and responsible shareholders will vote accordingly at upcoming meetings, investors are warning boardrooms. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have taken on...[Read More]
High fuel prices to flow through to inflation print
27 September
Inflation has come off its highs but the road back down is proving bumpy. A jump in petrol prices is expected to show up in the monthly consumer prices index when the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases the August report on Wednesday. In July,...[Read More]
Labor’s jobs plan not at odds with RBA, says treasurer
27 September
Driving the unemployment rate down to its lowest level possible is a key objective of the federal government’s new road map for Australia’s labour market. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government’s stance on full employment is not at odds...[Read More]
Australia could be at risk of invasion without significant growth to the population
27 September
A state Liberal leader is downplaying his own suggestion that Australia could be invaded if it failed to maintain high population growth. NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman says it is in the country’s best interests “economically and...[Read More]
More Australians struggling with power bill shock
27 September
One of Australia’s largest energy companies is supporting thousands more households with hardship programs as people grapple with rising prices. Origin Energy general manager for government engagement Tim O’Grady told a Senate inquiry into the...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – immigration and housing affordability Why immigration should be lower
20 September
Key points – The key drivers of expensive housing in Australia have been low interest rates and a chronic housing supply shortfall. – Thankfully Australian governments are now focussing on boosting supply, but this will face various constraints...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 15/9
20 September
Global share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares initially rose as economic data provided confidence that the Fed won’t have to raise rates again but fell on Friday on concerns about an auto workers strike amidst various options...[Read More]
The responsibilities and challenges of an estate executor
21 September
Being named the executor of an estate is both an honour and a burden. Entrusted with this pivotal role, one carries out the last wishes of a loved one, but the path is often strewn with complexities and unforeseen challenges. Navigating the...[Read More]
Types of Ethical Investing plus the pros and cons
21 September
Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and...[Read More]