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Investment outlook Q&A – recession risks, rates and inflation, valuations, geopolitics, the US election and Swiftonomics
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Rate hikes have worked in helping slow inflation and rate cuts...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Refinancing Made Easier
There is some opinion, backed by evidence, amongst market analysts, lending institutions and commentators, that we may have reached the...
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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Five problems with the Australian tax system – and the changes to Stage 3
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The Australian Government’s changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts have...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Birthday, some great quotes & points of interest
Birthday This month we had one Birthday... Happy Birthday Danni!! Some great quotes…. If you are going through hell, keep going. –...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read
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2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what’s in store for 2024 for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The five key themes for 2023 were: better than feared growth;...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Three aged care mistakes you should avoid
Moving into residential aged care can be a stressful period with complicated rules, family conflicts and rushed timeframes. This can...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Interest Rates and the Winds of Change
This week I have received two notifications from several lending institutions, advising they would be decreasing their fixed rate home...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Birthday, some great quotes & points of interest
Birthday This month we had one Birthday... Happy Birthday Kellie!! Some great quotes…. “I’ve never scored a goal in my life without...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read
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2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what’s in store for 2024 for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The five key themes for 2023 were: better than feared growth;...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
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The Importance of ‘truth’ in lending
Here’s a link to a recent ABC report on what’s referred to as ‘Liar Loans’ ....Link "More people looking to break into the property...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
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The RBA leaves rates on hold – have we finally reached the top?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights At its December meeting the RBA left rates on hold but retained a...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
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2024 Outlook
Article by Paul Taylor from Fidelity International 2023 has been another year of markets dominated by macro factors such as inflation,...
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Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Christmas, some great quotes & points of interest
Some great quotes…. “May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.” — Unknown “Even as an adult, I still find it...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Five constraints on medium term investment returns
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Five megatrends suggest higher medium term inflation pressures &...
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Nov 27, 20231 min read
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Don’t panic! Markets (mostly) shrug when geopolitics shock the world
Courtesy of The Inside Adviser………author Nicholas Way Events like the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine conflicts may shock the world,...
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Nov 27, 20234 min read
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Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Australian home prices rose again in October, with the supply...
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Nov 27, 20231 min read
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The Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Lending
Some years ago the major banks decided to withdraw from the Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending space. However, there is still strong...
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Nov 27, 20232 min read
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Birthdays, Christmas, some great quotes & points of interest
Birthdays COMPASS has one birthday in November! Happy Birthday Lisa. We hope you enjoyed your Birthday celebrations! Some great quotes…....
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Nov 27, 20231 min read
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1987 vs now - rising bond yields (& war in Israel) and the risks for shares
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The rise in bond yields has left shares offering a low risk...
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Oct 18, 20231 min read
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