The Federal Reserve last week, again, left rates on hold at its January meeting with Powell ruling out a March cut but otherwise keeping his dovish tone. The Federal Reserve...

Investing is very difficult around key pivot points. If it were easy everyone would be getting double returns consistently. After a short lull in the economy over the past 6...

During November the market consensus shifted towards the FOMC and ECB remaining on hold throughout 2024. This reflects a forecast that inflation will continue to deflate while unemployment remains low,...

We were surprised last week by the reaction to the slightly better than expected US CPI monthly report. In aggregate the headline month-on-month CPI rate was flat versus a 0.1%...

The week ahead may prove pivotal for the global bond markets. The US has roughly $33 trillion in Federal debt, at an average interest rate of roughly 3%, which generates...

Interest Rates The markets were caught by a triple surprise last week. Firstly, the Treasury opted to issue less 10 and 30-year bonds and more 3-5 year bonds for its...

Last week we travelled to Hong Kong to attend a global investment conference and conducted several meetings with - Hong Kong listed companies (some of the largest companies with not...

The markets, at both a bond and currency level, are now forecasting that the RBA has fallen behind the curve with its interest rate moves. The RBA is now expected...

The common theme of market strategists over the past 6 months – basically since the Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank events in March – is that the global economy...

Another rough week for the now very stale bond bulls that show a startling level of misunderstanding of inflation. The reality is something we have written about many, many times...

Bond yields rose last week as the market absorbed the Central Banks determination to keep short term rates higher for longer in an attempt to kill the inflation impulse. Markets...

The advantages of investing in ASX mining companies Investing in ASX listed mining companies has long been a lucrative opportunity for both domestic and international investors. With a rich abundance...

It is almost impossible to not notice that recently (or every so often before then), the recurring theme of “cash rate increase” or “RBA rate rises” are all headlining Australian...

The Australian stock market has been experiencing steady growth over the past few years, making it an attractive option for investors looking for a stable and profitable investment opportunity. Compared...

In the current economic climate, would you rather invest in an outdoor apparel retailer that can capitalise on the resumption of international travel and no COVID sales interruption in 12...

If you're like most people, you're always on the lookout for ways to make fast money. And if you're an investor, that means finding stocks that can give you big...

If you came here looking for a magic number, there isn’t one.  There’s a common misconception that you need squillions to get started with investing, but if that were the...

Many trading platforms advertise low brokerage fees for US or internationally listed shares, but they may be hiding large currency conversion fees. Plenty of retail investors are getting enticed into...

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. The simplest analogy and central thesis for why you should diversify your share portfolio, rewritten countless times in articles on the topic. ...

If you enjoy being actively involved in your investments, you may be interested in trading. Traders take advantage of small price movements to turn a profit. Starting on the right...