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How to invest for the most anticipated recession in history

Most experts rule out a soft-landing recession, including those at ClearBridge Investments. Here's why and what investments to look at.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Macro

Expansionary Budget ’23 adds to interest rate risk

Labor budget could boost GDP, adding to the risk the RBA may raise interest rates again in the months ahead.
David Bassanese
Betashares
Macro

Federal Budget 2023-24 – A transitory surplus gives way to sticky deficits

Treasurer Chalmers delivered the Government’s second Federal Budget on 9 May 2023. For the current 2022-23 fiscal year, the budget ‘banks’ another $42 billion uplift...
LGT Crestone
LGT Crestone
Macro

Hard vs soft data: mixed signals

The soft data mostly screams “beware”. The hard data is mostly benign. The soft data might be wrong, but I'm not betting against it.
Damien Klassen
Nucleus Wealth
Macro

Budget 2023: A return to surplus but structural deficits remain

The return to surplus is the fastest since the end of World War 2, but help to alleviate the cost of living doesn't solve bigger issues.
Shane Oliver
AMP
Macro

High services inflation is a problem for the RBA

Similar to the US experience, core goods inflation has slumped, but services inflation remains high.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

The investors' guide to Budget 2023

Jim Chalmers has handed down his second Federal Budget. But the cash splash isn't being ramped up just yet.
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Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

Signal or Noise: Was the RBA's May rate hike the right decision?

Will investors actually benefit from the changes coming to Australia's central bank?
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Macro

Mega-caps rally, a global growth rebound, and mild inflation in the Gulf

This week’s charts begin with a visualisation of how the biggest stocks, mostly tech, have driven the S&P 500’s recent gains.
Macrobond Financial
Macrobond Financial
Macro

Waiting nervously for the Anxious Index

The Philadelphia Fed's Anxious Index will be updated shortly. When anxiety has been extremely high, it's been a good time to buy.
Ken Liow
Realm Investment House
Macro

Chatting about the coming Zombie Apocalypse with Commsec's Tom Piotrowski

A punchy interview that covers pretty much everything that is currently topical in financial markets...
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Macro

The Fed is a comedy act

Jay Powell says the US banking system is 'sound and resilient' as regional banks melt down. If it wasn't so serious, it would be hilarious.
Greg Canavan
Fat Tail Investment Research
Macro

The critical minerals 'arms' race

The world is in the midst of an unprecedented energy transition which will be driven by a massive deployment of a wide range of renewable energy technologies. Many of...
Vinnay Cchoda
Betashares
Macro

I reckon this is the last Fed hike you will see!

Well folks, I reckon this is the last Fed hike you will see! After today’s unanimous 0.25% rate hike by the Federal Reserve, the Fed softened its language similar to...
Andrew Mitchell
Ophir Asset Management
Macro

The 2-year/10-year bond yield curve likely bottomed in March. Here's what that means

Ben Griffiths believes that equity markets are doing what they do best, climbing the proverbial wall of worry.
Livewire Exclusive
Livewire Markets
Macro

Mixed signals from RBA creating market confusion

11 rate hikes in 12 months from the Reserve Bank have put serious pressure on households. But none of them shocked the markets - until now.
Chris Rands
Chris Rands
Yarra Capital Management
Macro

Why the RBA did not surprise with "shock" 25bps hike

We've repeatedly warned investors of the risks of a second hiking cycle and the fact there is little chance the RBA will cut this year
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Macro

Outperforming the market: Why the US is still an attractive investment destination

In the latest episode of Stocks Neat, Co-Portfolio Manager Harvey Migotti joins me as we delve into the world of American investing. Harvey shares his insights on the...
Steve Johnson
Forager
Macro

Hedge fund bets, Saudi diversification, and the global dollar debate

Hedge funds bet on falling Treasuries, Saudi Arabia diversifies, de-dollarisation debated, EU inflation rises, China's retail boom and more.
Macrobond Financial
Macrobond Financial
Macro

Sticky core inflation & wages growth a headache for the Fed

US inflation and wages growth have peaked, but remain uncomfortably high for the Fed.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Macro

Beware the dead-cat-bounce

Are rising asset prices at a time when the global economy is heading for recession too good to be true?
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Macro

April podcasts: AI disruption, housing boom vs mortgage cliff, looming credit crunch, and company bankruptcies

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

Chris Joye's Complexity Premia Podcast

Listen to Chris' latest thoughts in this new episode of the Complexity Premia podcast
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Macro

Should we still be worried about the banking sector?

Economist Janu Chan argues we should still be worried. The big question is how much.
Janu Chan
Bitesized Economics
Macro

KKR answers 7 of investing's toughest questions

Inspired by one of UBS' most well-known publications, KKR's Jeremiah Lane puts his macro crystal ball to the test.
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
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