Global equities rose 2.6% in August, and the outlook remains encouraging. Global forward earnings accounted for most of the increase in equity prices, rising 1.9%. Despite a renewed wave of global COVID cases, rising vaccination rates have meant fewer are ending up in hospital or dying...
Global equities pushed higher in July, and the outlook remains encouraging. Despite a renewed wave of global COVID cases, rising vaccination rates have meant even fewer are ending up in hospital or dying – allowing major economies such as the United States and Europe to avoid...
An apparent easing of inflation concerns and central bank tightening fears were the major market drivers in June, along with continued progress in the global vaccine rollout and reduction in COVID-related restrictions. [vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsiWruLObGs'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20'] As a result, the global equity rally...
The global equity rally continued in May, with the MSCI All-Country World Equity Index returning 1.1% in local currency terms, to be up 38.4% over the year. Global bond yields and the $US eased back further, while commodity prices continued to rise. [vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuEqvZ_FE0o'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center'...
The global equity rally continued in April, helped by an easing back in global bond yields as central banks reiterated their desire to keep accommodative financial conditions. A weaker $US also helped fuel a rebound in commodity prices after they endured a small correction in...
Hedging to put simply is to limit your risks and in the context of currency, and for Australian investors, is to use financial instruments such as derivatives to negate the rise and fall of the Australian dollar that may impact the value of your international...
Gearing simply means borrowing money to invest. It can be used to enhance the overall returns on your money by allowing you to make a larger investment than would otherwise be possible. The borrowed money can be used to invest in assets such as shares,...
Interest rates – a less orderly increase! After gradually increasing over recent months, long-term bond yields rose more sharply in February, with the U.S. 10-year rate rising 34 basis points (bp) to 1.41%. Australian 10-year bond yields rose a staggering 78bp to 1.92%, with the 10-year...
Key points Australia's national pay gap is 13.4% with women earning about $25k less per annum overall Females have on average 47% less superannuation than men on average when they reach retirement Women are represented on 32.9% of the boards in the companies on the...
For many reasons, women face additional hurdles when it comes to achieving financial freedom. So it’s important to take control of your finances now, and be proactive when it comes to planning your financial future. The unfortunate truth is that women experience low-income and poverty at...