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Inflation rises but RBA hike not inevitable

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
... by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is not necessarily on the cards. "The data reiterates our view that the interest rates are restrictive enough in Australia, and the next move by the RBA could very likely be a cut in November 2024," Bhimavarapu ...

CommSec names top state for economic performance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
... costs and price pressures. "The future economic path will be dependent on the resiliency of the job market and interest rates," Felsman said. In addition to relative economic performance, the latest report also analyses annual growth rates across the ...

CalSTRS creates Total Fund Management division

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024
... constructing the fund's investment portfolio. Firstly, factors that once benefited investments, such as deglobalisation, interest rates, and inflation, are now reversing. Secondly, the rise of systemic risks, including geopolitical uncertainty, climate ...

Remediation professionals told to temper expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... organisations overspending on technology, fee compression weighing on local funds, super fund consolidation, higher interest rates and outsourcing. In addition, the report found that several professionals found themselves competing in a large pool of ...

Australia unlikely to tame inflation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... looks more challenging and intractable as there is a good chance the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could increase interest rates in August, an economic expert says. According to GSFM investment strategist Stephen Miller, Australia is navigating a "blizzard" ...

Mercer Super chalks up 11.2% return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... economic outlook, however, has improved as unemployment is expected to remain low. There is also potential for interest rates to be lowered as inflation continues to moderate. "As a result, we remain focused on maintaining the appropriate level of risk ...

Brighter Super posts 9.07% returns for its default option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... particularly where there has been a larger allocation to growth assets such as shares,'' Rider said. "This is despite high interest rates and slower economic growth. "Our focus is on building a well-diversified portfolio for our members, selectively ...

Equip Super returns 9.23% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
... delivered 12.12%. Equip Super chief investment officer Andrew Howard said despite a challenging global backdrop, rising interest rates and ongoing cost of living pressures in Australia, it was a positive year for Equip Super members. "In the face of ...

Global Credit Investments appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... to taking on the new role at an exciting time for the Australian and New Zealand private credit sector. "Higher interest rates and stricter lending conditions have intensified pressure on borrowers, underscoring the need for alternative and innovative ...

Markets look to US rate cuts as inflation falls

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... central bank's stringent monetary policies are yielding results. As inflation cools, the urgency to maintain high interest rates diminishes, making a case for cuts to stimulate economic growth." Green added that beyond CPI, other economic indicators ...