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If the financial markets could talk, then bonds would probably be saying: “We’re not convinced the story is over yet”. Bond yields have been rising

Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. We are all about keeping you informed and

Key Points As widely expected, the RBA hikes 0.25% to 4.6%, as upside risks to inflation have “materialised.” The RBA retained a tightening bias noting

Spring has long been celebrated as the season of renewal. Trees bud, gardens awaken and nature quietly reminds us that growth continues, season after season.

Key Points The Fed is likely to start raising interest rates to combat sticky inflation and affirm its credibility. First Fed rate hikes in a

Many people are surprised to learn that some of their largest assets may not be covered by their will. With recent changes affecting testamentary trusts

Key Points Bond yields are being pushed higher by concerns about inflation, high public debt, rising corporate borrowing, rising Japanese bond yields and increasing economic

For many people approaching retirement, the transition from full-time work to retirement is no longer a sudden stop. Instead, it’s often a gradual process that

Key Points The slump in national average home prices continued in August with prices down 0.9% according to Cotality, their fifth monthly fall. The fall

There is something deeply hopeful about the fact that we are living longer than previous generations. Advances in medicine, safer living conditions and better healthcare

Family trusts have long been a popular structure for managing business income, investments and succession planning. However, a major change is proposed from 1 July

Key Points The increasing noise around investing – associated with a messier economic and geopolitical backdrop along with an explosion in information flow and the