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Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... making snap decisions based on short-term market fluctuations could harm retirement outcomes in the long run. "We understand news of the conflict in Iran and the impact on global markets can feel unsettling, but history shows staying invested through ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... down from 3.4% to 3.3%, meaning inflation has now held at 3.3% for the past three months. While that may seem like positive news, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the data does not necessarily mean inflation is easing. "As the RBA has ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... independent board committee will consider the revised proposal. Pepper Money shares jumped from $1.76 by around 28% following the news of the takeover talks. However, in the last month it saw consistent selling in its shares, dropping the price to $1.80 ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could reach 5% by June. Commenting on this possibility, Chalmers told Sky News over the weekend that it depends not just on the severity of this price shock coming out of the Middle East, but also ...

GDP rise is 'good news that's actually bad news'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... growth since December quarter 2022." Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said the data is a "case of when good news is actually bad news." "In the 2025 calendar year, the Australian economy grew by 2%, doubling its 2024 growth rate," Smith ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... positive. She noted Australia's super system continues to generate superior returns on investments for its members. "The good news is that Australians are reaching retirement with larger super balances than ever before. The super system is working ...

Jobs rise in line with expectations, RBA hike still likely

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... Bassanese said the "solid gain" in employment following the strong rise in December confirms the labour market is positive news. "The ongoing strength in the labour market data is consistent with a modest strengthening in a range of hiring indicators ...

Pinnacle takes over Pacific Asset Management

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... management team and staff. "We have known Ian Macoun and the Pinnacle team for many years, and we are extremely excited by this news. Over the past year, we have had the opportunity to work more closely with Pinnacle and have developed a strong respect ...

US economy 'really taking off': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... that's still up more than 13% in the month," he said. Despite the positive sentiment, Colosimo said it's not all good news, saying the market is a little hot. " From the outset, I would say that all-time highs in equity markets are not a concern ...

Clime chair assumes investment role

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
Clime Investment Management's John Abernethy will assume an operational role to lead the investment team. Abernethy will become director of investments and remain a director of the company. Meanwhile, Leo Economides carries on as chief investment ...