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The top-performing (and worst) asset classes of the past year

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025

... however, which returned 18% year over year, lagged developed markets, "as investors fretted over the potential impact of tariffs on exports." European equity markets, in contrast, were "somewhat more subdued" as they experienced challenges related to ...

Fed holds rates, but RBA still poised for a cut

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025

... it met overnight as it takes a "patient" stance while it awaits the inflationary impacts of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The Fed noted that "uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased" and the central bank was watching the situation ...

Global economic uncertainty the main priority: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025

... the "immediate focus" of the government is tackling global economic uncertainty because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Speaking with the ABC after the election win, Chalmers said he is particularly focused on how the trade war ramping up between ...

No US recession priced in yet: UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025

UniSuper head of fixed interest David Colosimo said while US President Donald Trump's tariffs have caused a great deal of uncertainty, a recession in the US may not be on the cards - yet. "I think in the immediate aftermath of the tariff announcement ...

Inflation figures point to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025

... global events continue to be an ongoing risk to the Australian economy. "Obviously, the elephant in the room is the Trump tariffs regime. The longer-term impact of tariff policy on growth and inflation is a global concern, and the latest activity prints ...

REITs see best start versus equities in a decade: Principal AM

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025

... best since 1999. One reason for the asset class's resilience, hesaid, is that REITs are "relatively insulated" from tariffs and other Trump policies. He said while tariffs have no direct impact on listed REIT companies, the indirect effects are harder ...

RBA opens door to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025

... board has indicated it is open to the consideration of an interest rate cut in May, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs place risks on the global economy. The RBA board minutes from the April meeting acknowledged that the market was pricing in ...

VanEck to intro RMBS, India ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 15 APR 2025

... relative detachment from global trade could help it weather shocks that may harm more trade-dependent economies. India's tariffs are high, and its share of global exports remains under 2%. India's vast domestic market has continued to fuel its ...

Bullock hushes rate cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025

... early for the bank to decide yet. Bullock noted the extreme market volatility because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs and said the central bank is watching the situation closely. "Inevitably, there will be a period of uncertainty and adjustment ...

US pension funds haemorrhage US$249bn

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025

... most of the damage occurred over the four days following the Trump administration's announcement of sweeping global tariffs, which were put on ice today. Equable also warned that pension funds' losses are likely to extend into private capital ...

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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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