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Fed signals US rate cuts & slightly higher rates for longer

The FOMC expects to cut rates at a faster pace than implied by a policy rule relying on its own economic forecasts.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

Stock market records are tumbling! The low-down on new Fed messaging and where rates are headed in 2024

Stocks and other risky assets are soaring as the FOMC keeps US rates on hold. What is the likelihood and timing of potential US rate cuts?
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Macro

Why we think the RBA is too pessimistic about a key part of inflation

It is the one area of the inflation report that is still too stubborn to come down. But relief may be on the way sooner than the RBA thinks.
Diana Mousina
AMP
Macro

The BoJ ends negative interest rates

The BoJ has moved from marginally negative to marginally positive interest rates.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

Has the RBA finally ruled out more rate hikes for this cycle?

The RBA holds interest rates - but will its messaging move markets?
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

China economy’s strong start to 2024 deals blow to “over-pessimism” but recovery hangs on property market

Recent data suggests the Chinese economy may have started the year on a strong note and their stock market appears to finally be turning up.
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Macro

5 key market trends we’re watching closely … and how to benefit from them

Some hedge fund strategies are well placed to benefit from key macro trends unfolding in 2024
Pieter De Weerdt
Antarctica Asset Management
Macro

Japanese final GDP grew by 0.1% q/q, US CPI rose to 3.2% y/y

Weekly Update | 15th March, 2024
FMG
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Hue Frame
Frame Funds Management
Macro

Five takeaways from US soft landings

Whether we will see a soft landing has been the big question facing financial markets.
Janu Chan
Bitesized Economics
Macro

The great paradox of the US market!

Prices reflect near perfection yet today’s world is particularly imperfect and dangerous
Jeremy Grantham
GMO
Macro

Why is the price of iron ore falling?

Because China is charting a different path.
BHP
RIO
David Berthon-Jones
Aequitas Investment Partners
Macro

Why didn’t housing arrears increase in the pandemic?

The onset of the pandemic led to a presumption that housing arrears would increase significantly. So why did they end up declining?
Jonathan Kearns
Challenger
Macro

Switzerland’s CPI soared to 0.6% m/m, Canada left interest rates unchanged at 5.00%

Weekly Update | 8th March, 2024
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Hue Frame
Frame Funds Management
Macro

How these investors are positioned across stocks, bonds and cash

We get inside the multi-asset investment minds at GMO, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and MLC Asset Management
Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
Macro

Could ASX earnings and dividends beat the odds and rise this year?

Plus, a closer look at how two of Livewire's most recognisable growth and value fund managers are investing.
BHP
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Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

Why the charts say now might be the time to buy emerging market stocks

This week’s chart pack features emerging markets (EM) insights from Meghna Shah, Macrobond’s Chief Economist and Macro Strategist.
Macrobond Financial
Macrobond Financial
Macro

2024 is a year for active management

The strength of the “magnificent 7” stocks has created an unrivalled amount of top-heaviness in the market, providing a boon to passive investors in 2023. However,...
Seema Shah
Principal Asset Management
The Rules of Investing

The policy overhaul Shane Oliver would make to secure Australia's fortunes

One of Australia's most respected (and most quoted) economists shares his thoughts on today's markets.
The Rules of Investing
Livewire Markets
Macro

US CB consumer confidence slumped to 106.7, Australia’s CPI held static at 3.4% y/y

Weekly Update | 1st March, 2024
GMG
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Hue Frame
Frame Funds Management
Macro

A snapshot of Australian bank/super fund exposure to commercial real estate

Bank exposure to commercial real estate has risen to 13% of loans, while super fund holdings total a larger 16% of their assets.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

Is inflation crashing?

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

Risk beats peak cash: US exceptionalism sparks both tech and credit opportunities

Stock markets are hitting all-time highs. And why not? Interest rates don’t look to be going any higher and there is no recession on the cards, least of all in the US....
Chris Iggo
AXA Investment Managers
Macro

Earnings remain key in a confusing macro picture

It has been challenging to make sense of current economic and market news but the following wire provides our insights on key regions
Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman
Macro

Is structural change or the economic cycle driving global share markets?

Global share markets are always driven by both structural change and the economic cycle to some degree. It is the weighting of the two drivers that varies over time....
Tim Richardson
Tim Richardson
Pengana Capital Group.
Macro

6 leading investors share the charts to watch right now

This chart pack showcases some of our customers’ own creations.
Macrobond Financial
Macrobond Financial
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