by Eleonor Klopsch | Mar 24, 2026 | Insights
Key points The War with Iran has led to a surge in oil prices & worries of stagflation which has pushed share markets sharply lower. Predicting how this will all unfold is hard.The key is to stay focussed on the basic principles of successful investing. These five...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Mar 19, 2026 | Insights
Key points The RBA hiked its cash rate for the second time this year by another 0.25% to 4.1% in response to inflation running above target and the War with Iran likely to boost it further. A further rate hike is highly possible, but the longer the conflict persists...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Mar 10, 2026 | Insights
Key points Uncertainty around the duration of the US/Israel war with Iran has intensified with oil prices spiking to $US119/barrel only to then plunge as President Trump hinted that the war may be close to over. This is in turn driving big gyrations in investment...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Mar 3, 2026 | Newsletters
March has arrived, and with that the weather starts to cool; this brings a fresh chapter and a chance to set your pace for the months ahead. February delivered mixed signals for the Australian economy. Labour market conditions were steady. The unemployment rate held...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Mar 3, 2026 | News & Articles
Most families don’t expect disputes to arise within their trust, especially when its purpose is to protect wealth and support loved ones. But misunderstandings about control, rights or responsibilities can quickly create friction. A little upfront planning can help...