ABE Weekly – Australia needs more rate hikes to curb inflation
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter Friday 24 March 2023 The Weekly PDF Version Key points: The “Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development” (OECD) growth expectation for Australia is 1.8 per cent for 2023 (AUS) Inflation, measured by the “Consumer Price Index” (CPI) indicator, rose by 1.9 per cent in the December quarter and 7.8 […]
ABE Weekly – Silicon Valley Bank Collapses
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter Friday 17 March 2023 ABE Weekly 17 March 2023 PDF Version Key points: Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the United States collapsed (US) Cash rates remain at 3.6 per cent (Aus) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.9 per cent this quarter and the monthly CPI slowed down to 7.4 […]
The collapse of SVB; how you can defend your investment portfolio
15 March 2023 Watch video discussion by Benjamin Collings and Benjamin Davison HERE. Last week in the United States, we saw the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) transfer all deposits —both insured and uninsured—and substantially all assets of the former Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) of Santa Clara, California, to a newly created, full-service FDIC-operated […]
Take care of your financial well-being with defensive investments in Australia
If you are ready to take care of your financial well-being and want to learn about defensive investments, this article is for you! Why is your financial well-being important? Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests that the most basic physiological and safety needs are needed to be met before we can fully enjoy life. […]
Corporate and Government bonds
Corporate and government bonds are essential to investigate as part of an investor’s portfolio diversification and defensive strategy. Understanding both can help you make an informed decision about where to invest your money and being aware of their benefits and risks as well as their similarities and differences empowers you as an investor. What is […]
What is a government bond?
A government bond is a way for the government of a country to finance its operations by borrowing money in exchange for fixed interest payments plus the return of the “principal” (initial money invested) at maturity (the end of the term of the loan). You can think of a government bond as government debt. Example […]
How does cash fit into your investment portfolio?
When it comes to investing, cash is the easiest asset to use because it is readily available for use. Before investing, it is important to first set up an emergency fund, which is like a safety net for your finances. Having an emergency fund ensures that you can still pay your bills and cover unexpected […]
ABE Weekly – Inflation the defining challenge in our economy
ABE Weekly Newsletter Friday 03 February 2023 ABE Weekly 3 February 23 PDF VERSION Key Points CPI increased to 7.8 per cent over the twelve months to December (AUS). Cash rate is 3.10 per cent (AUS). IMF’s expected global growth is 2.9 per cent. The annual inflation rate for the United States is 6.5 […]
ABE Weekly – Consumers finally cut back on spending
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter Friday 27 January 2023 ABE Weekly 27 January 23 PDF version Key Points Inflation hits 7.8 per cent (Australia) The Fed funds rate stands at 4.33 per cent (US) The Euro zone annual inflation was 9.2 per cent (Euro) The CPI rose by 9.2 per cent in the 12 months […]
ABE Weekly 13/01/2023
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter Friday 13 January 2023 ABE Weekly 13 January 23 PDF version Key Points Cash rate stands at 3.10% (Aus) Inflation increased 7.3% in the twelve months to November (Aus) World Bank cut its global economic forecast to 1.7% this year (Global) The Federal Funds rate stands at 4.33% (US) The […]