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T. Rowe Price stays underweight on Australia, overweight on US

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... of the year, T. Rowe Price said, given the dependency on energy imports and headwinds from the tightening monetary and fiscal policies. The global asset manager will continue to be overweight on US equities given its advantage as a net energy exporter ...

What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... a higher concentration of high skilled migrants amplify the uplift. The report noted ageing economies will face sharper fiscal challenges without migration as immigrants tend to arrive at prime working age, contributing more to taxes and social contributions ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... insecurity, strained public budgets and weakening livelihoods. "In contexts where social protection systems are limited or fiscal buffers are constrained, these pressures may translate quickly into increased poverty and vulnerability," the UN said. Disruptions ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... moderate, or if energy-driven price rises become embedded in expectations and wage-setting, the board will need to act. "Fiscal policy adds to that challenge. The latest Federal Budget puts additional money into the economy next financial year, meaning ...

Emerging markets a 'reasonable' opportunity: Colchester

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... have been able to get good credit ratings on the back of decent economic policies such as inflation targeting and strong fiscal rules since the global financial crisis. However, he also flagged event risks when looking at the asset class. "Even though ...

TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... comes after TCorp released its half-yearly budget review earlier this year outlining the NSW government's strategy of fiscal repair to see the state's forecast return to surplus in FY28, rising to $1.3 billion. The data revealed that the forecasted ...

Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... ABA also welcomed the projected improvements to the overall budget position through lower deficits and a more sustainable fiscal trajectory. "The government's broader productivity package aimed at reducing red tape and regulatory costs is encouraging ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... "Responsible economic management is a defining feature of this government, and this Budget is our most responsible yet. "Strong fiscal discipline is even more important at a time of heightened global uncertainty, and that's exactly what we're ...

OECD recommends NZ overhaul pension system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... state of New Zealand's economy, the OECD said the nation's ageing population is putting increasing pressure on its fiscal deficit and, without reforms, public debt will rise towards 200% of its gross domestic product. As a result, it recommended ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... doesn't always perform as expected, with it more likely to provide a hedge in demand shocks rather than inflationary or fiscal repricing environments. "Future demand shocks are always a possibility, which is why we added inflation-protection to our ...
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