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Showcase: A sharp lens on global infrastructure

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026
... What was evident 30 years ago as the sector's key attraction has been validated again in the face of rising interest rates. "The income is inflation-hedged, and the strong underlying structural growth drivers we're seeing are coming through infrastructure ...

Wealthy investors keep cash despite market optimism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... high-net-worth investors remain optimistic about market returns but are retaining significant cash holdings as interest rates, inflation and policy uncertainty complicate investment decisions. Research from Praemium and CoreData's Rich Decisions report ...

MA Financial locks down flagship private credit fund, shutters another

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
... time, the company said the broader economic environment had become more challenging, with higher inflation and interest rates contributing to softer residential property market conditions. This was on top of the federal government announcing changes ...

Australian Ethical FUM drops by $70m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
... "Investment performance during the quarter reflected a challenging market environment with inflationary pressures, higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty weighing on Australian equities," Australian Ethical said. "This was offset by stronger ...

IMF sees inflation above RBA target through 2027

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... from 1.9% this year to 1.6% in 2027, below the 1.8% forecast for advanced economies on average. The RBA raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.6% at its September meeting, with the board unanimously voting in favour of a rate hike after concluding ...

QIC expands convenience retail portfolio into Victoria

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2026
... supermarket anchored income and growing catchment aligned with QIC's focus on essential retail, particularly as higher interest rates place pressure on discretionary spending. "As consumers become more deliberate about discretionary spending, demand ...

AI stocks mask broader market weakness: UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2026
... US technology stocks in September, masking broader weakness across equity markets as rising bond yields, higher interest rates and surging energy prices weighed on investor sentiment. Australian shares fell more than 3% during the month, with 10 of the ...

Interest rates at highest level in 15 years

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
The monetary policy board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously agreed to increase the interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011. The RBA said the hike was a result of inflation remaining "elevated" and risks ...

Jobs data 'final nail in the coffin' for rate rise

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... the economy and lower domestic-demand-driven inflation pressure. "My base case remains that the RBA will raise interest rates 0.25% next week to 4.6%, with an even-odds chance of a follow-up hike on Melbourne Cup Day in early November." VanEck head of ...

Soul Patts records 'landmark' year after merger

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... well positioned for future growth. "FY27 market conditions are expected to remain uncertain, particularly around interest rates and bond yields. Our balance sheet provides flexibility to act with conviction, including a further $662 million in offshore ...
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