Australian Bond Exchange

ABE Weekly: Is Restrictive Policy Here to Stay?

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 13th October  Key Points  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 but oil sells off IMF increases U.S, growth outlook forecast “Monetary policy slowing the growth of demand and inflation”: RBA’s […]

Hiding in Cash – When Defensive Becomes Expensive

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 circa 5.45% pa. However, while cash undoubtedly has an important and irreplaceable role to play as part of the investment mix, it shouldn’t be perceived or used as a substitute […]

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

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 6th October  Key Points New captain, same course – RBA holds again New lows for the ASX – 2023 gains mostly wiped Positive PMIs – U.S. manufacturing picks up while services remain in expansion U.S. job openings increase in August Hopes rise for Chinese stabilisation Rolls-Royce Reactors Global Cash […]

In a Higher for Longer Environment, Fixed Income Needs to be Considered

With inflation likely to remain higher for longer than expected, interest rates are also likely to remain elevated as central banks seek to prevent any resurgence of exuberance. For many investors, this environment is boosting the allure of fixed-income relative to global equities markets, and this is unsurprising given the current disparity between the available […]

ABE Weekly: Inflationary Pressures Persist as Australian CPI Turns Higher

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 29th September  Key Points  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  German consumer confidence ebbs   Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains unchanged at 4.1%pa […]

Structuring client portfolios for a better retirement

When it comes to effectively structuring client portfolios for retirement, allocating investment capital to safer and less volatile asset classes is imperative. Fixed-income securities including corporate bonds can play a pivotal role in providing much-needed portfolio stability and predictable income, reducing some of the inherent volatility associated with equity investing. While fixed-income securities generally move […]

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

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 22nd September  Key Points  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   Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains unchanged at 4.1%pa   The US cash rate […]