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Aussie shares to continue outperformance: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... other major central banks, including the Federal Reserve. "It has been taking a more balanced approach to returning inflation to target," he said. "Higher than expected December quarter inflation is a concern and is now likely to see the RBA hike rates ...

Downside risk dominates Australia's economic outlook: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... economic growth is expected to slow from 3.6% to 1.6% in 2023, before gradually recovering. The IMF also warned that inflation would be persistent, and above target through 2024. "Inflationary pressures are expected to persist in the near term given ...

Norwegian wealth fund reports -14.1% return

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... Apple, and Microsoft contributed most negatively to the absolute return. "The market was impacted by war in Europe, high inflation, and rising interest rates. This negatively impacted both the equity market and bond market at the same time, which is ...

Future Fund reports 3.7% loss for 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... the S&P 500 dropping 13.6% caused the Future Fund to deliver a negative outcome. "The cycle of rising rates to control inflation is not yet complete and brings with it the possibility of recessions in much of the developed world. The extent of further ...

Private debt a silver lining of market volatility: QIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... markets. QIC concluded that private debt is an attractive addition to a diversified portfolio for its illiquidity premium, inflation hedge, and attractive risk adjusted returns. "We believe institutional investors are attracted by its gross yield potential ...

Australians lack confidence in retirement: SSGA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... prepared for retirement and have lower confidence in their ability to retire when they want. SSGA's report found that inflation was the primary concern affecting retirement confidence. Respondents were also worried about the rising costs of mortgage ...

Inflation beats forecasts, hits 7.8%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
The official Consumer Price Index jumped 1.9% in the December 2022 quarter, rising to the highest annual rate of inflation in over 30 years. The figures were released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today and mark the fourth consecutive ...

Bonds are back: GSFM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... lunch in Sydney yesterday, Miller highlighted the benefits of bond investing in the current macroeconomic environment. "Inflation developments in the US represent a vindication of the Fed's approach. Core inflation is running at a three-month annualized ...

Retirees feel the brunt of inflation: Challenger

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2023
If the current high levels of inflation continue for years rather than months, many retirees could be facing some difficult spending choices, says Challenger. A new report, entitled Innovations to manage inflation risks, highlights the need for financial ...

Calastone reports sharp managed fund flow declines in 2022

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2023
... from fixed income funds. Fixed income fund inflows decreased dramatically, shrinking by 95% to $562 million. Rising inflation and delayed actions by central banks in Australia and globally led to a decrease in the prices of corporate and government bonds ...