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RBA issues warning over inflationary spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... and the evolving assessment of risks. In doing so, it will continue to pay close attention to developments in the global economy, trends in domestic demand, and the outlook for inflation and the labour market. "The board remains resolute in its determination ...

Australia's competitiveness climbs world rankings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
... "While inflation and the cost of living are hurting households and businesses alike, this result shows Australia's economy has been comparatively resilient despite global and domestic pressures," CEDA senior economist Melissa Wilson said. In addition ...

'Little prospect' for RBA hike despite stubborn inflation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... research Graham Cooke said a rate cut was still unlikely given persistent inflation. "Despite some signs of a weakening economy, inflation remains above target, making a rate cut unlikely," he said. "Nobody saw COVID-19 or the war in Ukraine coming ...

NRF appoints inaugural chief investment officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... which was set up by the Australian government in September 2023 to diversify and transform Australia's industry and economy. Previously a portfolio manager at Ellerston Capital and Aphinity Investment Management and having held senior investment ...

What's keeping the Treasurer up at night?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... in Sydney yesterday that a key goal of the Budget was to fight inflation in a way that doesn't damage an already weak economy. "... the primary focus of the Budget was to tackle inflation and provide meaningful but responsible cost-of-living relief in ...

Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... level, LinkedIn data indicated women's workforce representation remained below men's in nearly every industry and economy, with women accounting for 42% of the global workforce and 31.7% of senior leaders. The World Bank estimated that closing ...

Recession signs: Economic growth has 'ground to a halt'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
... Commonwealth Bank (CBA) head of Australian economics Gareth Aird said the quarterly changes in real GDP paints the picture of an economy that "continues to slow significantly", saying economic growth has "ground to a halt". "Indeed, the six-month annualised ...

ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... followed by managed funds (64%), and direct stocks (51%) and bonds (47%). While advisers feel more optimistic about the economy over the next six to 12 months compared to last year, they also plan to increase allocations to direct bonds and stocks, and ...

Global X brings US infrastructure ETF to Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... which is distinct from investing in infrastructure assets themselves, is critical for the growth and modernisation of any economy," Metcalf said. "Within the US, recent legislative acts are directing substantial funding towards infrastructure initiatives ...

QIC backs startup investor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... backing, and excellent universities producing an innovative workforce, is poised for a technology-led, knowledge-based economy. "This presents a promising future for Queensland-led innovation and growth in the technology sector," he said. QIC Private ...