Australian Bond Exchange

Adviser Exchange: Insights for Brokers

Capital stability and attractive income – why advisers should be considering corporate fixed income for client portfolios
October 16, 2023

One year ago, U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds were yielding 0.74%pa while today, they offer 4.61%pa – and coupon payments on corporate fixed-income securities are even[…]

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[…]

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[…]

In a Higher for Longer Environment, Fixed Income Needs to be Considered
October 3, 2023

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[…]

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 […]

Structuring client portfolios for a better retirement
September 26, 2023

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[…]

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  […]

Financial Stability in Retirement: Why Advisers Should Consider Fixed-Income Securities For Clients
September 19, 2023

New research released last week revealed that the top concern for Australians aged over 50 was running out of savings in retirement. The results are[…]

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[…]

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