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Unpredictable economic times have us all biting our fingernails. Here’s why the RBA is playing it safe. It was no surprise recently that the Reserve Bank kept official interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent even though inflation is now back down in the preferred 2-3 per cent target range. As I mentioned in… Read more »
The nation’s capital cities are all experiencing a similar rental market trend, but in Brisbane, it is a totally different story. Here’s why. According to real estate giant Ray White, we’re seeing a national slowdown in rental growth. Average household sizes are returning to pre-COVID levels, creating additional capacity in the market. While housing supply… Read more »
We’ve been bombarded by coverage of the federal budget, which is likely to only remain relevant for a couple of months in light of the upcoming federal election. But here are my quick thoughts on it: Economy looking OK (for now) The economy seems to be bouncing back with Treasury forecasts seeing economic growth accelerate… Read more »
How much does it REALLY cost to drive yourself places, and is it worth it when there are so many great transport options these days? Let’s take a look: Owning a car has long been a rite of passage for Australians. We start thinking about it just as soon as we start studying to get… Read more »
SQM Research has placed the private credit sector on ‘watch’, in response to increased issues being identified by financial regulators, ASIC and APRA. Here’s why. A ‘watch’ issued by SQM Research means they are increasing their active monitoring of the sector and have adjusted their ratings scoresheet to place a greater emphasis on governance. The… Read more »
A trade war has a far-reaching impact. Here are three possible scenarios of how it could affect Australia’s property market. While the overwhelming majority of property resales are earning nice profits for their owners, there is a lot of uncertainty on global financial markets. The most immediate reaction to this uncertainty is always reflected in… Read more »
No more being shocked when the medical receptionist charges your card, and you gulp at the hefty consult fee … The cost of going to the doctor and paying for specialists can be a nasty surprise for many as the ‘gap’ – that is the out-of-pocket expense – seems to be constantly growing. I interviewed… Read more »
Around 15 million Aussies with some form of private health care cover are about to feel the pinch of another rate rise on 1 April. The government has approved an industry average price increase of 3.73 per cent – the biggest hike since 2018. But don’t be fooled by the headline figure because the impact… Read more »
Media coverage of sharemarket corrections can spook even the most professional investor. It can be scary. Before building the bunker, it’s worth remembering a couple of things. I love the advice of Warren Buffet from his biography, Snowball: “Cash combined with courage in a crisis is priceless.” “Don’t invest in things you don’t understand.” “Don’t… Read more »
I’ve written about ‘Trump Trade’ before – that is the stocks and sectors which benefit from a pro-business regime in the White House. But since the presidential inauguration, the decisions coming out of the White House have been anything but pro-business and financial markets are now panicking. Markets hate uncertainty and with Trump 2.0 there… Read more »
