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South Australia recognised as 'economic leader'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2024
... CommSec said South Australia was "the most consistent performer," securing the top spot in half of the key economic indicators including economic growth, unemployment, construction work, and dwelling starts. The other indicators were retail spending ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... Christine Lusher, a financial adviser at Lush Wealth, said she takes a dynamic approach in considering various economic indicators while placing a significant focus on understanding clients' unique circumstances. "While I am typically a glass-half-full ...

Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... of performance is important, which is why due diligence is essential when selecting a manager," Mackay said. Several indicators both here and overseas show that private assets have historically outperformed public markets. Over the past decade, private ...

Inflation data not encouraging: Powell

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
... the supply of workers, due to both higher participation and a rebound of immigration to pre-pandemic levels. "Many indicators suggest that, while conditions remain tight, the labour market is gradually cooling. Job openings have moved well down from ...

Bullock keeps cash rate at 4.10%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... said. This is off the back of disappointing inflation data which rose to 5.2% in August from 4.9% in July. "Timely indicators on inflation suggest that goods price inflation has eased further, Bullock said, but the prices of many services are continuing ...

ECB raises rates to record high of 4%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... higher path for energy prices," it said. It further stated that underlying price pressures remain high, even though most indicators have started to ease. "ECB staff have slightly revised down the projected path for inflation excluding energy and food ...

Retail investors ready to dive back in: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... very little or no confidence in the local market. "We're not quite back to pre-pandemic levels, but across multiple indicators, investor confidence is holding steady or lifting," he said. "This increase in confidence comes down to a change in risk. Fears ...

US inflation rises 3.2%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
New data from the US shows that while inflation ticked up in July to 3.2%, several indicators find that soaring prices are finally moderating. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July on a seasonally ...

Mortgage holders, retailers relax after rate pause

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... of rate rises over the preceding 12 months, according to PEXA chief economist Julie Toth. "National property market indicators suggest prices and transaction volumes have been recovering from their recent trough, since around March. This extended pause ...

Federal Reserve raises interest rates to a 22-year high

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023
... the year but still a strong pace. The unemployment rate remains low, at 3.6%," he said. He further noted that rent indicators suggest economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. While housing activity in the sector has picked up but remained ...
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