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.
Economists have tipped inflation to ease further, but any upside surprise in the June quarter CPI could derail the Reserve Bank’s plans.
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.
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.
Australians are losing millions weekly in unpaid super, yet payday super laws have not made it onto Parliament’s agenda.
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.
T. Rowe Price Group VP said investment strategies must adapt to an ageing population, as Australians outlive their retirement savings.
First Nations Australians have faced systemic barriers accessing super, with rigid ID checks, poor service, and delays compounding inequality.
The international asset manager expects AI will reach a point in the near future where it can autonomously manage investments within certain parameters set by fund managers.
“Slow and steady” appears to be the Reserve Bank’s approach to monetary policy as the board continues to hold on to its wait-and-see method.