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Markets melt down over 'premature' recession fears

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
... ASX had its worst day since March 2020 yesterday, wiping $102 billion as investors got the jitters over a potential US recession. Mediocre jobs data released in the US sparked recession fears with investors also concerned the Federal Reserve is behind ...

Russell Investments default option returns up to 12.3%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024
... exposures relative to those asset allocations, based on the outlook for both growth and defensive assets. Despite a risk of recession, our strategy was to stick to our strategic asset allocations, and this paid off as markets continued to rise over the ...

Inflation rises but RBA hike not inevitable

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
... the idea that another rate hike was on the horizon. Smith said another rate hike could tempt pushing Australia into a recession. "Australian mortgage holders and businesses should breathe a sigh of relief as the case for a rate rise should now dissipate," ...

MLC investment chief shares portfolio plans

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024
... remaining neutral on equities. Positively, Farmer noted strong underlying economic conditions are strong, no expected recession, decent corporate fundamentals, US earnings growth is forecasted around 18% for the next 12 months - which might be exaggerated ...

Equip Super returns 9.23% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
... pressures in Australia, it was a positive year for Equip Super members. "In the face of concerns over a potential US recession and rising interest rates earlier in the year, the majority of our members have enjoyed strong returns," Howard said. "The ...

HESTA returns 9.1% to members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... public financial markets, even as interest rates remained above 4% over the financial year. However, she cautioned that recession triggers are still a looming threat in Australia and many other developed countries. Challenges for investors include "persisting ...

New Zealand exits recession

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... reported 0.2% GDP growth in the March quarter following two consecutive quarters of decline, putting to bed its technical recession for the meantime. The economy was buoyed by electricity, gas, water, and waste services; rental, hiring, and real estate ...

ECB drops interest rates to 3.75%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... cloud the outlook for financial stability. "While financial stability conditions have improved in line with reduced recession risks and lower inflation, it remains crucial that we build further on the resilience of the financial system in the light of ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
... some increase in consumer spending, it has still gone backwards in per-capita terms, which he said could be signs of a recession, he added. "Real consumer spend per person has fallen for five consecutive quarters. Such an outcome would normally be associated ...

Value versus growth: Market expectations in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2024
... according to Antipodes portfolio manager Vihari Ross. The initial forecast for this year included six rate cuts and no recession, which is an unlikely scenario. She said Jerome Powell has emphasised the need to closely monitor data. Inflation has decreased ...