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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[…]

ABE Weekly: ASX 200 Gains Evaporate as ‘Higher For Longer’ Paradigm Sets In
October 6, 2023

New captain, same course – RBA holds again New lows for the ASX – 2023 gains mostly wiped Positive PMIs – U.S. manufacturing picks up[…]

Why Fixed-Income Securities Play an Important Role Within Investment Portfolios
October 3, 2023

Understanding the important role which fixed-income securities play within investment portfolios is crucial for investors of all persuasions, regardless of whether income generation or capital[…]

ABE Weekly: Inflationary Pressures Persist as Australian CPI Turns Higher
September 29, 2023

  Australian CPI rises again to 5.2% in August  U.S. GDP grows in-line with expectations Japanese inflation remains stable but elevated   Oil makes fresh highs […]

ABE Weekly: Rates To Stay Higher for Longer as Federal Reserve and Bank of England Hold
September 22, 2023

  RBA considered another rate hike in September  U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady again   U.K inflation surprises to the downside prompting BoE to hold  […]

Corporate Fixed Income Securities – What Are the Benefits?
September 19, 2023

The corporate debt market is one of the largest financial markets in the world, providing the means for large corporations to raise money directly from[…]

ABE Weekly: Higher For Longer? U.S. Inflation Increases As Federal Reserve Meeting Approaches
September 15, 2023

U.S. inflation increased faster than expected in August as gas prices soar Australian consumer sentiment slides but jobs data reveals a resilient economy UK unemployment[…]

Why Bond Yields Could Stay Higher For Longer
September 12, 2023

Despite rapid surges in interest rates to combat inflation, many economies are still running hot with very low unemployment and positive GDP growth. Despite 11[…]

ABE Weekly: Have Interest Rates Peaked? RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady Again at 4.1%p.a
September 8, 2023

  RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady for Third Consecutive Month September is Statistically the Worst Month for Equity Market Performance Australian GDP Beats Expectations With[…]

Managing volatility with corporate bonds
September 5, 2023

Corporate bonds can play a key role in stabilising investment portfolios during periods of heightened volatility in financial markets. Not only do they exhibit lower[…]

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