Australian Market

There's a common perception that property prices double every seven to ten years. Despite the strong price growth through the pandemic, this hasn’t been the case lately. In May 2023, the median house price nationally was $730,000 and the median unit price was $560,000. Median house...

Refinancing your home loan can be a game-changer, enabling you to optimise your mortgage terms, reduce monthly payments, or even tap into the equity you've built in your property. However, understanding the intricacies of the market and staying ahead of the curve is crucial in...

Investing in the right asset class can be a daunting task, as it requires navigating the complex and ever-changing landscape of financial markets. Each year brings its own set of economic conditions, market trends, and geopolitical factors, making the decision-making process even more challenging. In...

Federal Budget May 2023: What it might mean for the markets   Addressing short-term pain but with limited long-term gain The Federal Government has delivered a prudent Budget that seeks to address cost of living pressures without adding to inflationary pressures (but unfortunately neither to long term...

Federal Budget May 2023: What it might mean for individuals Overall, the Budget measures are unlikely to have a significant effect from a personal financial advice perspective, and many of the measures have been previously announced. This summary provides coverage of the key issues of interest. Highlights   Business Owners ...

A strong April, but markets remain in a state of flux [vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw9SJyX59Uk'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20'] Market summary Both growth and defensive assets rose in April, with the latter outperforming the former due to moderate gains in both Australian and global equities. Defensive assets Broadly steady global...

Market trends: Australia vs the world [vc_video link='https://youtu.be/08hKGpeCLyw'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20']   Major asset class performance Hopes of a soft landing for the global economy – with inflation falling without the need for a recession – have supported both bond and equity markets in recent months,...