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Chief economist update: RBA sees wages growth recovering but it's not guaranteed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2018
... Australian business conditions and confidence started the year 2018 on a stronger footing and before the wailing on Wall Street happened in early February, providing succour to the domestic economy should Wall Street's weeping persists. The survey, taken ...

Gesundheit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
"When Wall Street sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold." The heightened volatility in the week of 5-9 February 2018 took down the S&P 500 index and the DJIA by 5.2% each. Spooky perhaps, but still a decent outcome especially when the 2018 to ...

Scared of inflation? Try deflation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018
Is there something wrong with this picture or what? Wall Street remains on a seesaw ride and volatility - compared with the VIX index's performance over the past three years - is through the roof. Theoretically, ex-US investors needn't be losing sleep ...

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

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018
... dip instead of what we've all been accustomed to in the current cycle - a return to record-breaking runs. Perhaps Wall Street has hit painters - correction territory - that'll clear the way for the resumption of no holds barred buy orders. Sorry to disappoint ...

Chief economist update: RBA to lift rates after 2018

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2018
... in real time and in some cases, signalling the change in their signal about their intent? Should the rumblings on Wall Street continue, those predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would maintain the status quo on monetary policy and keep ...

Market volatility ideal for fundamental investors: Expert

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
An Australian equities expert believes the recent volatility on Wall Street and the ASX signifies an investment opportunity for fund managers that target fundamental valuations. Nikko Asset Management head of Australian equities Brad Potter described ...

Robo-adviser crashes during Wall Street selloff

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
One of the largest robo-advisers in the US saw its website go offline while markets fell across the globe on February 5. Wealthfront had to issue multiple clarifications to users via Twitter after complaints reached the platform that the website was ...

Chief economist update: This time is different

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
... went on to record one record high after another. I digress. Certainly, the recent drop in increased volatility on Wall Street would temper willy-nilly buy orders "just because everything is going up". But this, in itself, is a healthy indication for ...

Chief economist update: Wall Street wails on inflation indications

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... pass some on onto their employees in the form of pay hikes. The Fed's wish is coming true. Inflation here we come! Wall Street should be singing hallelujah, for rising inflation raises inflation expectations which spurs lifts in consumer spending in ...

Wells Fargo opens up on pay gaps

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018
... J.P. Morgan. Arjuna Capital managing partner Natasha Lamb said the flood gates are officially open for equal pay on Wall Street. "In rapid succession, Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo have announced steps to achieve equal pay. Today, we applaud ...