macro themes

The equity rally reflects optimism about AI-driven growth. But downside risks remain. Here are three scenarios to help manage portfolios.

2023 was the year of upended market expectations. Will the same happen in 2024?

In this piece, we look at three reasons why the Fed is done - and three reasons why the Fed may not be done.

Momentum versus fundamentals. Price versus earnings. Disinflation versus deflation. This week's theme is all about contrasts.

When markets go sideways, there are numerous levers equity fund managers can pull to dial down risk. Almost all can change their sector weightings and stock...

The Weekly S&P500 ChartStorm is a selection of 10 charts that I handpicked from around the web and from Twitter posts. The purpose of this wire is to add extra...

The year 2024 has been thrown around a lot lately. Why? It's the year the RBA has indicated that interest rates will begin to rise. Despite banks including CBA and...

In Australia, Woolworths is a household name known to everyone due to its brand and its presence in our daily lives. 20 years ago Woolworths was focused on expanding...

The local market opened flat before the global investor took it for another ride on a currency chase while local investors were biting on the edges with reporting...