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World on the brink: Frontier Advisors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... expected to narrow soon." It said recent higher interest rates have "materially raised the cost of debt," and while central banks' transition to cutting interest rates, which should start to reduce some of the burden of debt servicing, "persistent spending ...

2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... that uncertainty remains around how much the US Federal Reserve, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and some other central banks will cut rates as core inflation is still not at target. "The risk of recession remains, particularly in the US if rising ...

First Sentier makes leadership appointments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... Investec Asset Management, where she managed relationships with a diverse range of clients, including pension funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and private clients. Both Moore and Prendiville will continue to report to chief executive ...

Bullock hints at no rate cut in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... that inflation is moving sustainably back to target. This overarching approach is similar to that used at other central banks in advanced economies, where we all have flexible inflation targeting frameworks."

Top asset owners return to growth: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... base rates remained relatively flat. After a sustained period of elevated rates aimed at controlling inflation, central banks began to implement gradual rate cuts in the latter half of 2024, marking the first reductions in years. However, market volatility ...

Super fund adds to Payden & Rygel mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... alone career, are: a global pandemic, developed market inflation approaching double digits, and developed market central banks increasing interest rates by hundreds of basis points within a 12-month time horizon," he said. Last month, GSFM hired Ben ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... anticipated to offset some downside risks. If all goes very well, Robeco's bull scenario sees synchronised easing from central banks and steady disinflation which could lead to stronger-than-expected global growth. An easing of US-China trade tensions ...

US election: Global investors fear inflation boom

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... said. The main concern over tariffs for the global economy is the knock-on effect they could have on inflation. Central banks around the world have been tackling the sticky inflation problem, but tariffs could drive the price of goods back up. GSFM investment ...

Future Fund delivers strong 11.9% return

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024
... subsiding in much of the developed world, it remains higher and more volatile than investors have been used to. "Central banks around the world are in an easing cycle which is positive for risk assets. However, the path to lower rates will not be straightforward ...

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
... implies a cautious approach is warranted," Morningstar said. Despite the "significant rate cut" in the US and as other central banks seem be "more advanced" in their easing cycles, the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady at 4.35% in September. ...