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CalSTRS creates Total Fund Management division

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024
... 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 change impacts, and societal ...

Remediation professionals told to temper expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... this. "Australia remained somewhat insulated from the severe economic constraints seen globally despite local rates of inflation and a considerable amount of regulatory change challenging many businesses," the report said. "The start of the new financial ...

Australia unlikely to tame inflation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
Australia's ability to control inflation 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 ...

Investors brace for turbulence as Biden backs out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... economist George Brown said Biden pulling out of the race has made a Trump victory more likely, which could weigh on inflation. "If Trump were to win the election, our expectation is that US growth would be stronger and inflation firmer. However, the ...

RBA needs to 'rip the band-aid off' and hike rates: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... "hail Mary pass" the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would be hoping for. " The labour market remains too strong for inflation to fall. With unemployment so low, it is really difficult to see how inflation is going to slip back into the RBA's target ...

Mercer Super chalks up 11.2% return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... 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 and diversification for ...

Brighter Super posts 9.07% returns for its default option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... officer Mark Rider said he is pleased the fund is delivering solid returns despite the economic headwinds caused by high inflation and global uncertainties created by regional conflicts and emergent trade wars. Rider said the Australian and international ...

Equip Super returns 9.23% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
... returns. "We are cautious of potential heightened market volatility leading up to the US presidential election in November. Inflation has moderated, but it remains elevated, possibly limiting future interest rate cuts," he said. "So, while we are pleased ...

ANZ, Westpac 'the cheapest majors': Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024
... risk is more than reflected in their prices," he said. He also noted that reduced borrowing capacity and persistent inflation are constraining credit growth, despite higher wages and strong population growth. "Interest rate increases weakened consumer ...

Markets look to US rate cuts as inflation falls

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has indicated that a cooling labour market has alleviated inflation pressures, signalling to investors that interest rate cuts could be on the horizon. June's US consumer price index (CPI) data revealed a rise of 3% from ...