ABE Weekly 13/5/2022
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 13 May 2022 “The whole reason that our capitalist system works the way it does is because there are cycles, and the cycles self-correct.” – Seth Klarman ABEWeekly 13-05-22 Key Points Forward looking indicators show difficulty coming The market correction continues, and the crypto world is under pressure Australian Residential […]
ABE Weekly 6/5/2022
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 6 May 2022 “It all comes down to interest rates. As an investor, all you’re doing is putting up a lump-sump payment for a future cash flow.” Ray Dalio ABEWeekly 06-05-22 Key Points 25 basis point increase in cash rate Interest rates rising in the rest of the world Retail […]
ABE Weekly – 29/04/2022
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 29 April 2022 “Inflation is taxation without legislation.” Milton Friedman ABEWeekly 29-04-22 Key Points Commentary from Westpac’s chief economist Bill Evans. Increasing cash rate is not the end of the world. The underlying company for one of our bonds, Pallas Capital, continues to show strong performance. Bill Evans is one […]
ABE Weekly – 14/04/2022
No Lack of Interest ABEWeekly 14-04-22 “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” William James Key Points As the Federal Election gets underway, markets still expect the next increase in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate to take place after the election, irrespective of which political party wins, in either […]
ABE Weekly – 08/04/2022
The Prices Are Not Right ABEWeekly 08-04-22 “Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Key Points Market commentators continue to expect the next increase in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate in either June or August. Energy security remains a key concern in the global economy. Energy costs […]
ABE Weekly – 01/04/2022
Dousing the inflationary flames, while trying to keep alive the embers of recovery ABEWeekly 01-04-22 “Tough times never last. Tough people do.” Robert H. Schuller Key Points Higher than expected growth, stronger commodity prices, and a vigorous jobs market have given the Federal Government greater room for maneouvre as it juggles boosting electoral support, dealing […]
ABE Weekly – 25/03/2022
Oil’s well that ends well? ABEWeekly 25-03-22 “The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” The Fires of Heaven, Robert Jordan Key Points The key challenge continues to be whether the Federal Reserve and other central banks can successfully suppress inflation without tipping their economies into stagflation […]
ABE Weekly – 18/03/2022
The Fed Hikes ABEWeekly 18-03-22 “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” Edward “Duke” Ellington Key Points The U.S. Federal Reserve has now clearly signalled its determination to get on top of the inflationary outbreak. However, central banks also remain keenly aware of the importance of not over-reacting and damaging the […]
ABE Weekly – 11/03/2022
ABEWeekly 11-03-22 “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein Key Points Investment markets remain volatile as they respond to day-to-day developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These heightened uncertainties and risks are a salutary reminder about the benefits of ensuring that investment portfolios are sufficiently diversified across asset classes. As […]
ABE Weekly – 04/03/2022
ABEWeekly 04-03-22 “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Louisa May Alcott Key Points Markets remain volatile as they respond to ongoing developments in the Russia/Ukraine conflict. It is however possible to overstate the effects beyond the very short term on broader global economic activity. Central banks […]