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Australia evades tariff shocks, CPI to surge in 2026: UN

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... the country was left relatively unscathed by the US tariff shocks. According to the United Nations' (UN) latest World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report, inflation will rise by 3% in 2026 despite a slight improvement in Australia's economy. ...

Global trade a patchwork of relationships, regional priorities: Analysis

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
Global trade could prove more resilient than expected despite growth in economic nationalism and increasing tariffs, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said. After conducting new scenario analysis, BCG offered four possible models for the future of global ...

NGS Super appoints asset allocation lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
The $16.7 billion NGS Super has promoted Mohamed Noureldin to the newly created role of head of asset allocation. Noureldin was previously senior manager for currency, commodity and tactical asset allocation, a role he held after joining the fund more ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... chief investment officer Michael Clancy said 2025 delivered another year of strong investment returns for members, with economic conditions largely playing out as Rest's investment team expected - with resilient but slowing economic growth, moderating ...

Trump plans to ban large investors from buying homes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... individual or single-family homes. Trump said he will have more to say on the topic and his plans when he appears at the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month.

Saudi Arabia opens access for foreign investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... the regulatory framework governing swap agreements, which were used to enable non-resident foreign investors to obtain economic benefits only from listed securities, and allows direct investment in listed securities, the CMA said. Despite the imminent ...

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... prudent for the RBA to wait and watch developments in the labour market before making a move to the cash rate. "Australia's economic challenges continue to be dominated by supply rather than demand. Poor productivity growth and weak investment are not ...

HESTA records over $10bn in investment returns

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... continue capitalising on robust gains in the new year. "Looking ahead, with global uncertainties ongoing and subdued global economic growth likely in the year ahead, we're continuing to focus on high-quality investments across areas such as climate ...

Lazard sets up new chief investment role

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... and chief economist at Lazard. Prior to joining Lazard, he served as acting assistant secretary of the US Treasury for economic policy. Previously, he was a portfolio manager and managing director at BlackRock, where he managed systematic equity funds ...

Retail investors cautiously confident in 2026: ASA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... value," she said. In 2026, investors are keeping watch over several risk factors including the interest rate, inflation and economic outlook, the survey revealed. Global and US political developments are also at the forefront of investor consciousness ...