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US exceptionalism may have peaked: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
Australian Retirement Trust chief economist Brian Parker told the Financial Standard 2026 Economic Outlook webinar that we're likely going to face more frequent and severe disruptions as a "new world order" appears. Speaking at the event - which ...

Structural headwinds driving Australian capital offshore: Redican

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... according to NSW Treasury Corporation chief economist Brian Redican. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar, Redican explained what we're experiencing is "burnout economics" - where one presses the car accelerator while ...

US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... it is important investors avoid making dramatic portfolio shifts in response. "While our constructive medium-term macro outlook remains intact, the unpredictability of the current episode reinforces the importance of diversification and resilience," ...

Persistent inflation will mean two rate hikes from RBA: Barrenjoey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... according to Barrenjoey head of economic forecasts Johnathan McMenamin. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar yesterday, McMenamin attributed sticky housing inflation and expansionary financial conditions as the main drivers ...

WT Financial Group focuses on B2B strategy as profits grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... ongoing industry consolidation and WTL's scalability and differentiated platform, Cullen remains confident in the company's outlook. "We are now seeing the benefits of the scale we have built over recent years. The platform has matured, is highly differentiated ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... materials and resource stocks but remains confident that its ethical investment approach will provide a better medium-term outlook.

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... economic insights, including from Australian Retirement Trust's Brian Parker, the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar takes place tomorrow at 11:00am AEDT. Register here.

Zurich Financial Services to acquire ClearView

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... ClearChoice product that protects what is most important to Australians." "While we remain confident in the long-term outlook for the business and ClearView's opportunity to continue its success, the scheme enables ClearView Shareholders to realise ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revised its economic outlook, showing a higher unemployment rate and slowing GDP growth over 2026. In its Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP), the central bank expects GDP growth to pick up slightly in the near-term ...

Macquarie sees 'substantially' higher profits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... inflation and interest rates, significant volatility events and the geopolitical landscape may influence the short-term outlook. "We continue to maintain a cautious stance, with a conservative approach to capital, funding and liquidity that positions ...