Australia’s annual inflation rate has taken an unexpected step up, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank to push interest rates higher and once again raising the prospect that Australia will
When we’re navigating periods of market uncertainty, it can be easy to drift off course. Fears about the future and what markets may bring can force us to lose sight
Digital advice is a hot topic at the moment, bringing with it the debate around human financial advisers potentially being replaced by ‘robo-advisers’. A client James, called into my office
When the media starts reporting higher interest rates and spiralling price rises, their next story will almost certainly scream the impending doom of a possible economic recession. But what exactly
With thanks for the contribution by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. 2022 – from Covid to inflation & surging interest rates The good news
At the beginning of 2022 the Australian economy appeared to be sliding into recession, dragged down by higher interest rates and even higher inflation levels. As a result, it
Here is a recent artcile from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital on key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market uncertainty.
According to the Collins English Online Dictionary, a get-rich-quick scheme can be defined as, a promise to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often with
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, especially
Investment markets fear long-term persistent inflation Long-term inflation causes interest rates to rise and sharemarkets and commercial property markets to fall. To make matters worse, the real value of a
Real estate is often a significant part of a person’s wealth. This article takes a detailed look at real estate investment, including core fundamentals and the role it might play
It’s never been easy to save the deposit for a home, but low interest rates make it even more difficult. For starters low rates drive up house prices, forcing homebuyers
