Weekly market update 12-07-2024
Disinflation resumes in the US, RBNZ pivots = positive signs for the RBA; Australian shares hit record, year end forecast revised to 8100; surge in shipping costs less threatening than 3 yrs ago; and more.
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How catch-up concessional contributions work
If you’ve had interrupted income, or just haven’t been in a position to put as much into super as you’d like, catch-up concessional contributions may provide an opportunity to top up at a more convenient time.
Oliver’s insights – strong investment returns
There has been a wall of worry for investors over the last year but as is often the case share markets climbed it. This resulted in another financial year of strong investment returns in 2023-24. But can it continue?
Weekly market update 21-06-2024
This week, narrowing US share gains; drip feed of falling global inflation & rates is good sign for RBA; Federal & state governments making the RBA’s job harder; the pros & cons of nuclear; and more.
Oliver’s Insights – seasonal patterns in shares
This article looks at seasonal patterns in shares and whether its time to “sell in May and go away” along the lines of the old share market saying.
Weekly market update 05-04-2024
Global sharemarkets under pressure this week; oil prices up; metals prices surging; Fed Chair Powell sounds like he still wants to cut rates later this year; and more.
Oliver’s insights – nine key things for successful investing
Successful investing is not always easy and can be stressful. Even in good times. For this reason, it’s useful for investors to keep a key set of things in mind.
Weekly market update 20-10-2023
The new highs in bond yields are putting increasing pressure on share market valuations; the conflict in Israel presents a dilemma for central banks; the high risk of another RBA rate hike, which will add to recession risk; and more.
Weekly market update 06-10-2023
Global share market fell again over the last week; investor sentiment has fallen sharply; concerning signs in RBA Financial Stability Review; slowing consumer spending in Australia; and more.
Weekly market update 01-09-2023
The key developments over the past week were easing pressure on central banks; falling Australian inflation; RBA to leave rates on hold; and more.