Opinion
Governments around the world simply cannot afford higher interest rates. The major economies of the US, EU, China and Japan are so indebted that any increase in rates has a greater impact on their budgets than prior to the GFC. What’s more, a slower economic growth forecast means a slower increase in their revenues, putting their interest coverage ratios under much more pressure if rates rise
Opinion
The CPI release yesterday was more or less at expectations
Trade opportunities
Inflation figures are due out today and many believe a low number will prompt the RBA board to cut interest rates next month
Week in review
AUD falls after the RBA’s cash rate cut last Tuesday, government bonds at a record low, and strong demand for the Royal Women’s Health fixed rate bond
Week in review
Headline quarterly CPI posts negative, domestic rates fall and Fortescue to redeem their 2019 senior unsecured bond
Opinion
CPI statistics were announced yesterday, sending markets into a spin and the probability of a rate cut next week sharply higher
Opinion
The RBA's cash rate has remained the same, although direction for the year ahead is dependent on how the global economic direction unfolds
Opinion
The latest RBA cash rate decision met market expectations but analysts are split on their future direction. This article examines how investors can protect themselves no matter what happens to rates
Opinion
Three interesting news reports for Australian investors published in the past 24 hours
At FIIG
The new Managed Income Portfolio Service offers four strategy options: Core Income, Income Plus, Inflation-Linked and a Customised approach for investors with $5 million or more to invest. Over the past fortnight we have introduced the Core Income and Income Plus options. This week, we profile the Inflation-Linked option