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Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... likely if inflation proves stubborn. "With growth already weak and the RBA's latest forecasts subdued, the Monetary Policy Board will be mindful that tighter policy could do more damage to activity than is needed to bring inflation back under control," ...

AI to outweigh inflation fears in fixed income markets: Allspring

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

... dominant macro concern. While recent energy shocks have pushed yields higher and renewed speculation around tighter monetary policy, he expects the market narrative to shift over the next six to 12 months as AI driven productivity improvements begin ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... risk-adjusted basis has been in the government bond markets around the question of how central banks would adjust monetary policy in reaction to higher oil prices. At the start of the year, the US market was pricing for two or three cuts from the Fed ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... and shrugging off the headwinds. "We think the Chinese story is pretty good. It's resilient. We expect more monetary policy and fiscal stimulus there. We like the China tech story as well," he said. The Korean and Taiwan markets also appear to be ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... We expect a hawkish hike in May," Chong said. "The focus will be on the updated forecasts in the Statement of Monetary Policy, particularly the near-term OCR path. Markets are currently pricing in just under three hikes by end-2026." VanEck head of investments ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... in the short term, and people are very conscious of that. We can see that in consumer surveys. There's not much monetary policy can do about that, other than prevent it from getting into long-term inflation expectations," Hauser said. "The big question ...

ETF home bias more prominent amid global unrest: BlackRock

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... gainers. "I think that's clearly because markets and investors are being far more nuanced around the differing monetary policy outlooks in Australia and the US," Haban-Beer Stats said. She added this selective approach to developed markets equity ...

Evidentia names chief investment strategist

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

... the Commonwealth Bank, where he was stationed for more than 12 years and spearheaded the domestic economy and monetary policy outlook. His earlier career includes senior roles at the UK Debt Management Office and NSW Treasury. Commenting, Aird said he ...

Monetary policy decisions now 'more difficult': Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... interest rates unchanged at the March meeting. "Those comments suggest to me that the current thinking of the RBA Monetary Policy Board is to leave the policy rate unchanged when it meets in March, but that May is a 'live' meeting," he said. ...

Inflation to peak in mid-2026 before it rebalances: RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026

... department Michael Plumb struck a slightly more positive tone than the RBA board gave off in the Statement on Monetary Policy. Plumb said the central bank believes inflation has been driven higher by sector-specific pressures, which it expects will ease ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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