Finance
Understanding risk tolerance: Passing the investment sleep test
28 May
Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself. Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” It is, “How much uncertainty can I...[Read More]
The power of compound interest – it rewards patience, consistency, and time.
28 May
Albert Einstein reportedly called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” Whether or not he actually said it, the sentiment holds true. Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in investing, not because it is flashy...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Three reasons why it pays to be an optimist as an investor
28 May
Key points The combination of the natural human tendency to focus on bad news, expectations rising beyond the ability of the economy to deliver, the increased availability of information & the rise of social media are likely...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 22/05/2026
28 May
Global share markets mostly rose over the last week with ongoing hopes for a deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and US strong earnings data. This was despite worries about a more hawkish Fed and concerns about the inflationary consequences of...[Read More]
Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan
28 May
Investor incentives should be increased, not cut, a senior Liberal says, as Labor moves to rush its once-in-a-generation tax overhaul through parliament. Business leaders have warned the measures, laid out in the federal budget earlier in May, will...[Read More]
Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve
28 May
A softer-than-expected inflation result will give the Reserve Bank a little more space to leave interest rates on hold, but another hike is not off the cards yet. Australia’s annual headline inflation rate fell to 4.2 per cent in April, from 4.6...[Read More]
Budget measures could cut house prices by 10 per cent
28 May
The budget’s tax whack on property investors will accelerate a housing slowdown caused by interest rate hikes, potentially causing the biggest downturn in more than 40 years. Home price growth was already slowing nationwide, with outright falls in...[Read More]
‘Green fatigue’ sweeps the ethical investments market
28 May
Driven by consumer demand, compulsory super and strict greenwashing regulations, Australia’s record on ethical investment is well regarded. Or at least it was. Amid concerns over performance and a US-led anti-woke backlash, the nation’s appetite...[Read More]
Jobless jump, Iran war shoot down fears of rate rise
28 May
The likelihood of a rate hike in June has shrunk after a surprise jump in the unemployment rate showed the Iran war is having a material impact on Australia’s economy. While bad news for workers, the rise in the jobless rate from 4.3 per cent to...[Read More]
Gen Z bombarded by fake crypto trading scams
27 May
In the already difficult to navigate world of online trading, young people are being lured in by the promise of easy money trading cryptocurrency. The problem – the sites, trades, and profits are all entirely fake and any money paid goes straight...[Read More]
Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups
27 May
Australia is well-positioned to take advantage of the global boom in artificial intelligence but governments and regulators need to get the policy settings right so they don’t stifle start-ups. That’s the message from two of the country’s...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Investment outlook Q&A – oil, bond yields, the Budget and the RBA
21 May
Key points The oil supply shock remains a significant threat to economic growth and shares – particularly with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and oil reserves running down. It’s contributing to rising bond yields and putting pressure...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update – 15/05/2026
21 May
US share markets hit a new record this week but lost most gains on Friday after the Trump-Xi meeting yielded no major deals and Iran tensions remained unresolved. All sectors posted losses over the week except for energy. Around the globe,...[Read More]
Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike
21 May
The Reserve Bank’s lone dissenter against a rate rise argued interest rates were already high enough to get inflation back under control, before being overruled by the rest of the central bank’s board. Minutes of the May 5 meeting, released on...[Read More]
Middle ring could be ‘hollowed out’ by tax overhaul
20 May
Rental supplies in the middle ring of Australian capital cities could be hollowed out by changes to investor tax concessions in the federal budget. Real estate agents expect investor interest in established properties to crater after Tuesday’s...[Read More]