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Cash rate unchanged at 4.35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... moderately improve in the coming months, helped by declining inflation and possible tax and rate cuts this year. Investors may face headwinds that will impact global equity earnings and valuations amidst a higher rate environment. "Looking ahead, we ...

RBA anticipated to delay interest rate cuts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... for productivity - significantly above the RBA's 2-3% inflation target range. "Without a lift in productivity, rat cuts may be a distant prospect," he said. T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Scott Solomon similarly expects the RBA to push back on the ...

Inflation falls to 4.1%, RBA weighs rate cut

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... with falling inflation in the December quarter. While further interest rate hikes are unlikely in the near term, rate cuts may be some time away. "We think the RBA will see today's figures as good news, which will mean they do not have to hike further. ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... decisions that align with their long-term goals, even in the face of competitive and challenging market conditions. Homeownership may not be for everyone right now, so we need to be really clear about how these choices impact their long-term goals beyond ...

Experts expect the RBA to hold: Finder

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... start cutting rates in March. However, Lawson said pricing for the RBA is far more modest, with the first cut expected in May 2024. "Our base case is for the RBA to remain on hold at current rates before commencing an easing cycle in September 2024," ...

Income investors to thrive in 2024: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... also noted opportunities exist at the shorter end of the yield curve for investors with a short time horizon, while dividends may appeal to those prioritising a longer horizon. "However, we've not seen the same uptick in dividend yields as we've seen ...

CPI cools to 4.9%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
... imminently," she said. Mousina explained that sales have been softer since the last rate hike in October. However, she cautioned this may be a one-off and a precursor to a November boost following Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. "The RBA has become ...

Aussie banks deliver record profits in FY23

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... banking sector and said external uncertainties continue to pose significant challenges. Garland further warned that uncertainty may increase in the upcoming fiscal year and said this demands vigilance and focused efforts from the banks. "On the one hand ...

Westpac reports $7.2bn profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
... Panorama, Westpac Pacific, margin lending, and retail auto finance, contributed $605 million in profit. Since its formation in May 2020, the division divested 10 business units. This year, it divested BT's personal and corporate superannuation funds ...

CFA final exam pass rate declines

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... include the majority of CFA charterholders, will remain predominantly investment skills." Successful Level III candidates may now be eligible to convert their exam success to become holders of the CFA charter. Carroll said that being a CFA charterholder ...