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ABE Weekly: Cooling But Not Cold – U.S Inflation Edges Lower
November 17, 2023

U.S. inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% Australian unemployment and jobs increases in October Australian consumer confidence evaporates Business conditions up, confidence down –[…]

Playing Defensive With Corporate Fixed Income Securities
November 15, 2023

Corporate bonds and other fixed income securities have long been favoured by investors seeking a balance of portfolio stability and investment returns. Since the Global[…]

ABE Weekly: Material Change Confirmed – RBA Hikes Again
November 10, 2023

  Material change confirmed – RBA hikes again IMF revises China outlook European inflation expectations rise Jerome Powell – “we will not hesitate” Have yields[…]

ABE Weekly: All Eyes on the RBA
November 3, 2023

War of words – all eyes on the RBA as IMF tips a rate rise Long way to go – Federal Reserve holds but cautions[…]

ABE Weekly: Bullock Speaks Ahead of Looming Rate Decision
October 27, 2023

  Australia’s inflation rate accelerated in the September quarter   Michelle Bullock speaks  Westpac Chief Economist tips interest rates to fall in 2024      Preliminary Flash PMI[…]

Corporate Bonds Vs Corporate Bond Funds – What’s the Difference?
October 24, 2023

Investing in corporate fixed-income securities like bonds and market-linked notes can be a popular strategy for investors looking to boost their income. However, with such[…]

ABE Weekly: U.S. Consumer Spending Reveals A Robust Economy
October 20, 2023

Australian consumer sentiment inches slightly higher U.S. inflation remains sticky at 3.7% Restrictive policy to remain in place: Federal Reserve Middle east uncertainty rattles markets[…]

Reasons to Invest in Corporate Fixed-Income Securities – Right Now
October 18, 2023

In today’s highly uncertain and volatile climate, corporate fixed-income securities, including bonds, provide investors with the ability to diversity their portfolio from equities, while also[…]

ABE Weekly: Is Restrictive Policy Here to Stay?
October 13, 2023

  Australian consumer sentiment inches slightly higher U.S. inflation remains sticky at 3.7% Restrictive policy to remain in place: Federal Reserve Middle east uncertainty rattles[…]

Hiding in Cash – When Defensive Becomes Expensive
October 9, 2023

With persistent uncertainty in global markets, it’s unsurprising to see increased demand for cash and cash equivalents, especially given short-term money markets are currently yielding[…]

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