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Traditional economic indicators have 'tanked': Economist

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024

... traditional economic indicators to make accurate predictions. Mousina noted that many economists have been predicting a recession in the US for around 12 months, based on the traditional indicators, but she said those data points aren't as useful in ...

Aussie economy grows 0.2% in June quarter

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024

... financial year economic growth was the lowest since 1991-92 - the year that included the gradual recovery from the 1991 recession." GDP per capita was down for the sixth consecutive quarter, falling 0.4%. State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna ...

Fed's Powell says 'time has come' to cut rates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024

... takeaway from today should be one of relief. With the Fed alert to labour market risks and ready to start cutting rates, recession risk should start abating."

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024

Zenith Investment Partners head of asset allocation Damien Hennessy said the looming risk of a recession in the United States has spurred some investment changes. Hennessey said the weaker-than-expected July jobs report in the US raised concerns of ...

Channel Capital launches European Private Credit Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024

... borrowers. Its focus is on high-quality, mid-to large cap companies with stable cash flows, and leading market positions in recession-resilient industries such as healthcare and software. "The fund aims to generate income through exposure to a portfolio ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024

... This move would send a powerful signal that the Fed is serious about steering the US economy away from the brink of recession." Markets were thrown into chaos just last month after higher-than-expected US unemployment numbers suggested a recession may ...

What Yarra Capital is buying in the dip

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024

Global markets were rocked at the start of this week over fears of a potential US recession after a higher-than-expected jump in US unemployment figures. But Yarra Capital head of macro and strategy Tim Toohey said while the risk of a recession in the ...

Chalmers 'confident but not complacent' on economic prospects

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2024

... Treasurer Jim Chalmers has spoken out on the likelihood of Australia falling victim to the impacts of a potential US recession. This comes after global markets sustained a major sell-off, with the ASX losing $102 billion on Monday, after US data revealed ...

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 ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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