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Share markets had a roller coaster ride over the last week – first plunging on the back of ongoing worries about Trump’s tariffs before rebounding mid-week after Trump delayed some of the tariffs for 90 days before falling again as investors realised that the average US tariff would be higher than announced on 2nd April and as signs of stress in the US bond market remained.

2024 saw another year of strong investment returns on the back of falling inflation, global rate cuts and growth and profits better than...

Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week with a backup in bond yields and a bit of profit...

Market Update Nov 2024

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose over the last week. US shares rose 0.9% on the back of solid...

Market Update from Shane Oliver

Why super and growth assets like shares really are long term investments

What has happened in markets? US share markets fell sharply overnight, following declines in Europe and Asia. This overnight volatility...

Market Update 18 July 2024

Market Update June 25 2024

The next move in the RBA cash rate likely remains down later this year.

Investment markets and key developments Global and Australian shares fell again over the last week on the back of concerns about an...

Investment markets and key developments US, European and Japanese shares rose to new record highs over the last week helped by solid...

Key points - Rate hikes have worked in helping slow inflation and rate cuts are likely this year. Expect a bumpy ride though - The risk...

Key points Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling demand. A further fall is likely this year. Australian inflation...

INVESTMENT MARKETS AND KEY DEVELOPMENTS Global share markets were mixed over the last week. Us shares rose as Fed officials sounded less...