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Chief economist update: Bad news is good news returns?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2018
... Slowing retail spending removes one of the jittery factors on Wall Street - a more aggressive Fed that could raise interest rates by one or two more than the "forward guided" three. Likewise, a slowdown in consumer spending would ease the upward pressure ...

Gesundheit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... (right in the midst of the upheaval on Wall Street). In fact, one monetary policy committee member voted to increase interest rates by 25 basis points. This is because although there's no doubt about the Indian economy's growth trajectory, the same growth ...

Retirees force the politics of income

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018
... of global GDP than it was in 2007. This matters because if we're trying to think about the outlook for long-term interest rates, you have to think about the debt servicing capacity," Lawson said. "Average growth is a lot lower than it was in the pre-crisis ...

Chief economist update: The Fed's force is with us

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018
... However, these are all based on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will be more aggressive towards lifting interest rates that, in turn, is based that the Fed's prophecy about inflation lifting "this year" will come true. There's no question that ...

Record high returns elusive in 2018: Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2018
... Standard Chief Economists Forum, Baur said global economies were returning to normal, which in turn signals that interest rates are also returning to normal levels. Inflation and low interest rates will be two key factors for the financial markets this ...

Chief economist update: RBA to lift rates after 2018

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2018
... and weighted measures, core inflation remained unchanged at 1.9%. This, in no way, would prod the RBA to raise interest rates anytime soon. More so, because current low inflation would likely be transmitted into lower pay rises. Wages increased by 2% ...

Chief economist update: This time is different

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
... and building and structures and staffing which... you already know the drill. And again sure, the Fed could raise interest rates more than the three it forward guided earlier this year but... but would any American rather zero interest rates (even negative) ...

Chief economist update: Wall Street wails on inflation indications

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... that simple or simplistic. This is because rising inflation could prompt the Fed to be more aggressive on raising interest rates - indicating more expensive credit that could slow consumer and spending. This, along with surging bond yields - 10-year ...

Consistent growth fuels Future Fund cyber fears

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018
... fund's Q2 performance to 3.3%, compared to just 0.8% in the previous quarter, chief executive David Neal said. "As interest rates around world rise towards more normal levels, we expect to see downward pressure on asset prices. Our strategy is designed ...

Chief economist update: RBA stuck in slow inflation lane

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018
... and weighted measures, core inflation remained unchanged at 1.9%. This, in no way, would prod the RBA to raise interest rates anytime soon. More so, because the current low inflation would likely be transmitted into lower pay rises. Wages increased by ...

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Blackwattle takes over Quest Asset Partners

KARREN VERGARA
Blackwattle Investment Partners has swallowed up Australian equities manager Quest Asset Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Funds SA poaches Vision Super risk specialist

MATTHEW WAI
Funds SA will welcome a Vision Super executive to replace executive director, governance and strategy Tony Burrill, as he prepares for retirement following a seven-year tenure at the company.

Regal flags muted second-half performance fees

VINNY VUCAGO
Regal Partners expects to recognise at least $122.7 million in fund performance fee revenue for calendar 2026, with market volatility and weaker investment performance limiting the prospect of further material fees in the second half.

Insignia chief draws 'hard line' on NCAs giving retirement advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley said he draws a hard line when it come to the new class of advisers (NCAs) giving retirement advice.

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