Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 31 - 40 of 898 results for "Optimism"

2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... increased volatility after the relative calm of 2024." But it's not all bad news, Oliver said, as there remains grounds for optimism in 2025. "First, inflation is likely to continue to trend down as labour markets are continuing to ease, demand growth ...

Dividends to be down in FY25: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... Trump's pro-growth agenda of lower taxes, deregulation, higher tariffs and larger fiscal deficits has further reinforced optimism regarding US economic growth outcomes for CY25 and CY26. "It appears that a second term President Trump is in a hurry and ...

Advisers put faith in global equities, small caps in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... exciting growth potential in global equities, and we expect inflows to reflect this. "As we head into 2025, advisers' optimism highlights the lasting appeal of global equities as a powerful tool to generate returns, even amid economic challenges." ...

Magellan warns of staggering sovereign debt

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... 2030. "The fiscal outlook of many countries might be worse than expected for three reasons: large spending pressures, optimism bias of debt projections, and sizable unidentified debt," the IMF said. "Previous IMF research has shown that fiscal discourse ...

NZ Super Fund shines bright with standout return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... global share market returns for the fund's strong investment gains. "Declining inflation, positive macroeconomic data and optimism that generative AI technology will boost corporate profitability saw global markets perform exceptionally well," Townsend ...

Praemium revenue grows to $85m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... higher portfolio numbers," it said. Praemium chief executive Anthony Wamsteker said the company is entering 2025 with "optimism and positive momentum". "The SMA platform's premium offer is priced at competitive levels consistent with the market we serve. ...

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... that will deliver on those outcomes. "Global stock markets have experienced rapid mood swings recently, flipping between optimism and pessimism, highlighting the fickle nature of sentiment," Hennessy said. "Headlines have attributed this volatility to ...

How advisers can reap additional $2.1bn in revenue

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024
... advisers experienced since the Hayne Royal Commission, the study found that opportunities abound and there is cause for optimism as the industry reaches a tipping point. To be successful in the future, the Advice 2030: The Big Shift report, co-written ...

Young, bullish online investors drive trading: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
... expect to achieve 5.3% returns from domestic equities and 6.1% from global equities over the next year. "The renewed optimism in the market is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of online investors. Our data shows a notable increase in confidence ...

Political risk pushes institutional investors to cash: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... positioning, political risk and cyclical doubts challenged views in both equity and bond markets," Metcalfe said. "Investor optimism toward Chinese equities faded in June with flows falling back from above to simply average levels. This did not deter ...