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US Federal Reserve eyes multiple interest rate cuts this year

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024

... the RBA has decided it is willing to tolerate inflation being above its target for longer than its 'peer' central banks are willing to allow inflation being above their respective targets, in order to preserve as much as they can of the gains ...

Economists react to latest RBA rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024

... aged care workers last week. "But as was the case in the February meeting the RBA remains cautious, like some other central banks," Oliver said. "In this regard it notes that inflation remains high, services inflation remains a concern with continuing ...

Interest rate cut may not come until 2025, experts warn

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024

Fidelity launches global bond fund

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024

... environment. "We're arguably edging closer to the end of the interest rate tightening cycle," de Pourbaix said. "Should central banks begin easing interest rates once inflation is deemed to be under control, this would be positive for bond strategies ...

RBA anticipated to delay interest rate cuts

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024

... such cuts for the foreseeable future. Bloxham said that the RBA is expected to be among the final developed economy central banks to initiate rate cuts, citing its delayed commencement of rate hikes, comparatively modest interest rate increases, and ...

Future Fund soars to $272.3bn

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024

... in the final quarter of the year, fuelled by speculation that interest rates have peaked and will soon be cut by central banks," he said. Among the investment changes made during 2023, the fund moderately reduced its alternatives exposure, increased ...

Emerging markets well placed for 2024

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024

... Asia basis)," Buchet said. "Across emerging markets, disinflation is now well entrenched, thanks to emerging market central banks having done a fine job of acting early and forcefully to preserve their inflation-targeting credibility." This, Buchet said ...

Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023

... remain above the rate of inflation, severely affecting the ability of consumers and businesses to borrow. While central banks feel more confident in achieving inflation targets, Vanguard anticipates rate cuts in the second half of 2024. "However, Vanguard ...

J.P. Morgan lists fixed income ETFs

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023

... strategy as the JPMorgan Global Bond Fund (mutual fund). With inflation starting to cool and growing signs that global central banks are approaching the end of their hiking cycles, this is generally a favourable environment for quality fixed income assets ...

Interest rate hikes are working: Bullock

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023

... prices of petrol and energy and rent. "[There is] actually an underlying demand component to it. That's what the central banks are trying to get on top of. It's often said that if there's just supply shocks, central banks should just look ...

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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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