Inflationary pressures are expected to ease over the next six months according to federal budget forecasts, while consumer-focused and housing stocks could benefit from government policies aimed at boosting consumer spending and the availability of affordable housing.
Experts forecast a more balanced budget with an even-handed dispersion of revenue and spending measures. Income tax cuts will likely go ahead, while super should get a break from further tinkering.
A new report has identified “blanket de-banking” of certain sectors, and reminded the banks that commerciality must be balanced with corporate social responsibility.
More rises are likely but analysts say a confluence of factors may cap the official rate at around 3.1 per cent in 2023, providing relief to Australian households.
Global equity dividends have had a stellar run as company profits remained resilient, even through the pandemic. But with volatility peaking and economic activity set to slow, 2023 may mark a turning point.
Wind and solar are gauged as the cheapest sources of electricity generation and storage in Australia, with technology costs trending in the right direction for investors.
There are a range of factors that will determine the fees a member will pay. The difference could have a dramatic effect on the final balance of a retiree’s nest egg.
As interest rates creep north, advisers extoll the virtue of investing away from the family home and into a diversified suite of assets.
After an extended run as the hottest new thing, the recent decline of thematic ETFs serves as a reminder that their rightful place is outside the core element of portfolios.
Banks, credit unions and building societies have been raising TD rates in tandem with RBA cash rate bumps. For investors, the upwind trail should be treated with caution.
