Finance
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 25/09/2026
30 September
Global share markets mostly rose over the last week helped by strong US economic data, a return of AI optimism and renewed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Strait of Hormuz blockage. For the week US shares rose 1.2%, Eurozone shares rose...[Read More]
Debt concerns: treasurer’s era of cheap-money ending
30 September
Because everyone wants your money, you can charge them more for it.That’s the issue facing governments forced to pay investors more for borrowing cash in the form of bonds.The eye-watering sums being raised by artificial intelligence...[Read More]
Investing with confidence: Understanding the fundamentals and the value of advice
24 September
Investing can be one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, create financial security and work towards important life goals. But successful investing is rarely about chasing the next big opportunity or trying to predict what markets...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 18/09/2026
23 September
Global sharemarkets had a soft start to the week on concerns of higher oil prices, rising bond yields and a repricing to a more aggressive US Federal Reserve. Most of these factors are still intact. But sharemarkets managed to rally into the end...[Read More]
Albanese to advocate AI slowdown calls to Trump at UN
23 September
Anthony Albanese will make the case to Donald Trump for more guardrails to be placed on AI, ahead of a potential meeting with the US president on the sidelines of the United Nations.The prime minister will be in New York for the UN General Assembly,...[Read More]
Soft landing botched: IMF backs more rate rises
23 September
A global financial body has given the Reserve Bank the green light to hike interest rates and urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be bolder on tax reform.With a break-out in price growth hitting Australians’ living standards, returning inflation to...[Read More]
Don’t let tax catch you out: 5 things to keep in mind
17 September
Tax is one of those things that can quietly sit in the background for most of the year — until suddenly it is time to lodge a return, prepare financial statements or deal with an unexpected tax bill. Whether you are an employee, investor,...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The Fed looks like it’s going to hike – implications for investors & Australia
16 September
Key points – The Fed is likely to start raising interest rates to combat sticky inflation and affirm its credibility. First Fed rate hikes in a tightening cycle don’t normally signal the end of the bull market in shares but are consistent...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 11/09/2026
16 September
Global share markets fell again over the last week as both oil prices and bond yields pushed higher with more upwards pressure on central bank interest rate expectations. The Australian share market was particuarly hard hit with around a 3%...[Read More]
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank’s inflation pickle
16 September
The rising cost of oil and iPhones is concerning the Reserve Bank of Australia as it approaches a crucial interest rate decision, the central bank’s chief economist says. With rising inflation pressures from the Middle East and more broadly around...[Read More]
5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save
10 September
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The super cycle bear market in bonds and the return of “bond vigilantes”
9 September
Key points Bond yields are being pushed higher by concerns about inflation, high public debt, rising corporate borrowing, rising Japanese bond yields and increasing economic uncertainty. This is part of a super cycle rise in bond yields that...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update – 04/09/2026
9 September
Global share markets were mixed over the last week not helped by worries about rising oil prices and rising bond yields. US shares managed a small rise though as relatively dovish comments by Fed officials Williams and Waller implied that a...[Read More]
Australians are ‘furious’ about inflation: RBA deputy
9 September
Australians are “furious” about inflation and it will take the nation years to fully get on top on higher post-pandemic living costs, the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor says. Ahead of the central bank’s meeting later this month on interest...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The Australian home price downturn deepened in August, with more to go
2 September
Key points The slump in national average home prices continued in August with prices down 0.9% according to Cotality, their fifth monthly fall. The fall in July was revised down to -1.2%. Further falls are likely as we continue to expect another...[Read More]