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5 shocking predictions for 2025 and beyond

Sometimes, investing success comes down to contrarian thinking.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Macro

The greatest show on Earth

The forthcoming election in the US looks to be close, a Trump or Harris victory would not surprise markets.
Alex Cathcart
Drummond Capital Partners
Macro

Why do we fall for the pessimists' fallacy?

A brutal first week of September was a reminder not to underestimate the impact of the seasons on investor sentiment. It’s natural to become more susceptible to...
Tom Stevenson
Fidelity International
Macro

US inflation: only held up by housing

US inflation came in low. Services are still running hot, but that is mostly driven by housing costs. It would seem that the housing costs in CPI are probably...
Damien Klassen
Nucleus Wealth
Macro

The Fed is about to make a major decision. Here's what it means for your portfolio

We canvas the views of leading commentators to answer an important question that is hanging over markets.
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

Why the odds are now in favour of a softer landing

Could the economy be dodging a recession? New data suggests a softer outcome might be on the horizon
Xinyu Ru
Fawkes Capital Management
Macro

It will soon be time for the RBA to cut

With savings depleted and growth under pressure, the time for the RBA to ease is now.
Tim Toohey
Yarra Capital Management
Macro

The 4 investments to buy in the next pullback

In hindsight, August was a sharp sneeze in an otherwise historic bull market. But what would you buy if a meaningful pullback arrives?
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

August 2024 Podcasts

Below is a summary of the topics we covered on Nucleus Investment Insights this month. See the links for more information.
Damien Klassen
Nucleus Wealth
Macro

What happened to the post-COVID savings buffer?

Remember when the RBA consistently referred to the buffer of “excess savings” accumulated during the post COVID period? Have you noticed that they have largely stopped...
Tim Toohey
Yarra Capital Management
Macro

Why the US election result may not matter for investors

The US presidential election is often seen as decisive for the economy and investor portfolios but does it matter as much as people think?
Stephen Dover
Franklin Templeton
Macro

5 practical tips for surviving the next volatility spike

The August snap sell-off and ensuing rebound caught many investors on the hop - but there's no need to remain worried.
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

The time has come for rate cuts

Each year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, attended by global central bankers, policymakers, economists, and...
Seema Shah
Principal Asset Management
Macro

Soft landings nearly always prove elusive for the Fed

Soft landings are exceedingly rare in the US and the 1990s episode marks the only example of a successful soft landing.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

It’s hard to relax

It’s time for a well-deserved, late-summer breather, yet geopolitical tensions continue to mount.
Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman
Macro

The dawn of a new UK infrastructure revolution

With Labour’s bold reforms, the stage is set for a new investment landscape — the upside for investors could be substantial.
Xinyu Ru
Fawkes Capital Management
Macro

Why discretionary stocks are a contrarian opportunity (and 7 ASX-listed ideas)

The Australian consumer has never been more bifurcated, making stock picking a huge challenge. Luckily, we can help you out.
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Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

Australians have burnt through all their cash. Here's what it means for your investments

The next episode of Signal or Noise is about all things consumer!
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

The Fed and the RBA part company on policy

Improving inflation is consistent with the Fed cutting rates next month, while a hawkish-sounding RBA plans to keep rates on hold.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

The 6 most interesting charts from the Commonwealth Bank result

For macro-minded investors, the CBA earnings chart pack always provides some interesting insights.
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

Economists and forecasting: Why do we have different opinions?

Despite looking at virtually the same sets of figures, economists often have different opinions about the outlook.
Diana Mousina
AMP
Macro

7 key charts for investors to keep an eye on - Where are they now?

The charts are inflation, global PMI, unemployment; profit growth, the gap between earnings yields & bond yields, and the US Dollar.
Shane Oliver
AMP
Macro

Dark clouds ahead: The rising risk of a US recession

Based on recent developments, we believe the likelihood of a recession occurring within the next 9 to 12 months is more likely than not.
Xinyu Ru
Fawkes Capital Management
Macro

RBA leaves the cash rate at 4.35%, US reports 233k weekly unemployment claims

We look at five of the biggest developments across global markets for the week ending 9 August 2024
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Hue Frame
Frame Funds Management
Macro

The RBA says interest rate cuts are off the table for 2024. These investors disagree

The statement appeared to be non-committal at first but RBA Governor Michele Bullock turned up the hawkish heat during the media conference.
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
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