by Eleonor Klopsch | Jan 22, 2025 | News & Articles
Key points – 2024 was another strong year for investors with shares up strongly on the back of better than feared growth & profits and global central banks cutting rates. Volatility was low and balanced growth super funds returned around 11%. – 2025 is...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Jan 22, 2025 | News & Articles
Bond yields rose materially after the “hawkish” US Federal Reserve meeting on 18 December. The accompanying Summary of Economic Projections revised up both GDP growth and inflation expectations over the forward horizon while simultaneously lowering the expected number...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Dec 10, 2024 | News & Articles
Ah, Christmas! – the time of year when your bank account shrinks, your social calendar explodes, and your family dynamics resemble a poorly scripted soap opera. As we navigate this festive minefield of shopping, social gatherings, and feasting, it’s common to...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Dec 10, 2024 | News & Articles
At this time of year, when giving is particularly on our minds, some might turn their attention to how best share their wealth or an unexpected windfall with their loved ones. You might be thinking about handing over a lump sum to help them with a major purchase or...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Dec 10, 2024 | News & Articles
Key points The key themes for 2024 were: better than feared growth; global divergence; more disinflation; falling interest rates but with Australia lagging; and more geopolitical threats but not as bad as feared. As in 2023, returns were strong. 2025 is likely to see...
by Eleonor Klopsch | Dec 10, 2024 | News & Articles
In November, Donald Trump was returned to the White House with an across-the-board sweep for the Republicans, retaking office and securing a majority across Congress. A platform of tax cuts, tariffs, and government efficiency (the newly created DOGE, headed by Elon...
