While a surging gold price is on hold as the world adjusts to a Trump presidency, all the factors that saw its price rise more than 50 per during his first term in office – trade disputes, fiscal deficits and geopolitical tensions – are almost certainly guaranteed the second time around.
While less and less people use cash, for many seniors, uncomfortable using debit or credit cards, banking online or simply fearful of potential scams, it remains the payment system of choice.
With no cure in sight, and the WHO predicting increasing cases of dementia as the population ages, it is critical society becomes more adept at dealing with this illness, especially with research showing many of those afflicted can respond positively to myriad activities and the right living environment.
The global gaming and technology company came up trumps for shareholders in the 2024 financial year on the back of strong revenue and after-tax profit numbers.
Higher interest payments and inflation are taking their toll on the banks, with ANZ no different to two of its peers with a lower profit number. That didn’t stop Australia’s fourth biggest mortgage lender increasing the 2024 dividend to shareholders.
Christmas has come early for the bank’s shareholders with the decision to slightly increase the 2024 dividend – despite a single-digit decline in the net profit and cash earnings.
History suggests that economics, not politics, has the biggest influence on markets. But that thesis could be tested when the 78-year-old Republican returns to the White House with a suite of proposals that will have implications for geopolitics, globalisation and financial markets.
A Trump victory on Tuesday is likely to rattle currency markets expecting trade wars and fiscal stimulus to be major policy consequences. Investors will need to be alert to their currency exposure, as well as appreciating it could provide opportunities to acquire Australian equities with US exposure.
It was Crosby Stills Nash and Young who wrote that immortal 1970 tune, Teach Your Children. That’s exactly what Selfwealth’s Craig Keary is advocating to ensure the estimated $3.5 trillion wealth transfer to future generations over the next 25 years is not squandered.
No different to the bond market, commercial property prices rise as interest rates fall. With growing expectations that the Reserve Bank will cut rates, self-funded retirees need to consider now whether they want a slice of this asset class.
Doug Goodwille from Kayne Anderson speaks to Drew Meredith from The Inside Network on market thinkers.
Laurence Parisi from Trilogy Funds speaks to James Dunn from The Inside Network on resilient income.
Andrew McDonnell from Arrowpoint Capital shares insights with James Dunn from The Inside Network on the private credit process.
Andrew McDonnell from Arrowpoint Capital speaks to James Dunn from The Inside Network on where private credit comes from.
The 35th iteration of the awards saw Franklin Templeton Australia beat out fellow finalists BlackRock, Lazard, VanEck and Macquarie Asset Management to take out the Fund Manager of the Year award.
The Australian Shareholders’ Association recently held its second annual ASA Awards in recognition of best corporate governance, honouring Woolworths Group for its shareholder communications and Northern Star Resources for improved governance standards.
It might not be an African safari, but local wildlife sanctuaries scattered across Australia have plenty to offer – and are much easier on the wallet or purse.
Most seniors cherish the time they can spend bonding with their grandchildren. If they live overseas, it’s a bigger challenge, but it’s one that can be met with time and commitment on all sides.
