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US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... Federal Reserve, currently expected for later this year," he said. Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said any further escalation, particularly that which disrupts key energy supply routes or threatens the Strait of Hormuz ...

ECB drops interest rates by 0.25%

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025

... could also raise inflation over the medium term," the council said. Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said while risks to growth remain tilted to the downside amid the ongoing trade war, several factors are keeping Eurozone ...

Market turmoil hits portfolios

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025

... responding actively in the portfolio as we get more certainty." Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said US consumers will overwhelmingly feel the brunt of the tariffs, and inflation pressures are likely to rise. "The introduction ...

Fed cuts rates as Powell is questioned on Trump win

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024

... President criticised the central bank chair for raising interest rates. Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said it was unsurprising Powell was questioned over the election result. "Chair Powell offered fewer insights as to ...

US election: Global investors fear inflation boom

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024

... concerns remain over trade tariffs and the impacts on inflation. Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said that while US markets saw major gains, equities in Europe, China and Latin America trended lower as concerns over Trump's ...

ECB drops interest rates to 3.25%

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024

... determining the appropriate level and duration of restriction". Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said not only is this the first back-to-back rate cut in this cycle, but it is also the first time in 13 years that the ECB ...

Fed's Powell says 'time has come' to cut rates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024

... he noted the "unmistakeable" cooling in labour market conditions. Principal Asset management chief global strategist Seema Shah said the market is now pricing in interest rate cuts this year. "Our interpretation is that, if the August jobs report (to ...

ECB drops interest rates to 3.75%

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024

... geopolitical uncertainty," he said. Commenting on the rate cut, Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said the justification for starting policy rate cuts is evident. "The Euro area's inflation backdrop has improved immensely ...

US Federal Reserve eyes multiple interest rate cuts this year

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024

... inflation forecasts. This is a Fed that wants to reduce interest rates," Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said. "The Fed did not make any announcements with regards the balance sheet but noted that they will likely begin ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023

... based around this potential disruption to Iran's oil exports." Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah agrees, the critical macro concern lies with the oil market. "This increase only partially unwinds the 11% drop in oil prices ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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