Global economy experiencing slowdown despite easing trade tensions: KPMG

| By Miranda Brownlee |

The uncertainty surrounding US trade policy is weighing down global growth prospects, KPMG warns.

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Rest calls for superannuation performance test reform

The super fund has urged reform of the superannuation performance test to support investment in housing, clean energy, and emerging local industries.

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Investors should brace for volatility following US-Europe trade deal

The US and Europe trade deal represents a significant step forward in resolving trade conflict, but markets have largely priced in the good news already, says the asset manager.

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RBA ‘exercising caution’ not changing direction, Morningstar says

| By Miranda Brownlee |

Morningstar expects the Reserve Bank will still make around three cuts in this cycle, bringing the cash rate to a neutral level of around 3 per cent.

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Inflation expected to moderate further: Economists

Economists have tipped inflation to ease further, but any upside surprise in the June quarter CPI could derail the Reserve Bank’s plans.

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Aussie sharemarkets ‘overvalued’ following sharp rally

| By Miranda Brownlee |

The Australian sharemarket is back to overvalued following the sharp rally since April, but many sectors still offer attractive stocks, according to the research firm.

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Don’t count out Mag 7 just yet, says VanEck

The first wave of earnings reports for mega-cap tech stocks has led some to declare the end of the Magnificent Seven era, but VanEck remains broadly optimistic on its outlook.

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SMC urges government to prioritise payday super bill

Australians are losing millions weekly in unpaid super, yet payday super laws have not made it onto Parliament’s agenda.

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SG Hiscock bullish on gold outlook

The fund manager remains positive on the outlook for gold and believes ongoing market volatility will provide opportunities to acquire small-cap stocks in promising sectors.

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Ageing population renders traditional investment ineffective

T. Rowe Price Group VP said investment strategies must adapt to an ageing population, as Australians outlive their retirement savings.

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