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Economy stretched as business to household gap grows

If consumer confidence remains low, it’s likely businesses conditions will also deteriorate to reflect an economy facing rising rates, soaring inflation and falling house prices.
Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 19th Aug 2022 | More
ASX drops 0.7% in second straight loss

Sell off continues despite budget, Qantas tanks on flight delays, CBA delivers  The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) fell 0.7%, the second straight negative session, pushed lower by utilities and energy companies, down 2.2% and 2.0% respectively. The Federal Budget which offers little in the way of future spending or policy direction was broadly in line with expectations, the deficit lower than…
The Inside Investor | 12th May 2021 | More
ASX closes at new 14-month high

ASX hits 14-month high, ANZ dividend surprise, Nearmap upgrades revenue guidance  The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) reached a 14-month high, adding 0.4% and once again nearing a record. The primary driver was the healthcare sector, up 1.1%, with key constituent CSL (ASX:CSL) up 2.4% offering the majority of the support. Private hospital, imaging, and COVID-19 testing firm Healius (ASX:HLS) finished flat despite reporting…
The Inside Investor | 5th May 2021 | More
    • ASX rose to six-week high ahead of Easter break

    Second quarter off to strong start, AMP’s CEO departs, Boral announces buyback The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) finished the week and commenced the new quarter on a strong note, finishing 0.5% higher with both IT, up 2.3%, and materials, 1.3%, contributing. It was a day for stock specific news with the worst kept secret in finance being confirmed, AMP’s CEO Francesco…
    The Inside Investor | 4th Apr 2021 | More
    ASX closes higher as Australian dollar drops

    ASX powers ahead, lower bond yields, records broken at Premier (ASX:PMV)  The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) delivered once again, pushing higher with falling bond yields and a finally weakening currency, which is now under 76 US cents. The much-anticipated release of the economic Purchasing Manager Index or PMI results, which offer an indicator of spending and investment intentions, hit…
    The Inside Investor | 24th Mar 2021 | More
    ASX finishes flat

    ASX finishes flat, border closures hit travel, AGL Energy downgrades, weaker open ahead The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) finished flat to begin the week, with news that US politicians finally agreed on a USD$900 billion stimulus package not enough to offset the NSW outbreak and subsequent border closures. Every sector was lower apart from materials and consumer staples, with the latter benefitting…
    Drew Meredith | 21st Dec 2020 | More
    • Embracing Big Brother

    Most of us have not experienced the current level of government and institutional direction of our lives. The impact on business is likely to be profound. Banks are possibly the best example, where their every move is dictated by policy from monetary and political authorities. Who can they lend to, at what rate, where should…
    Drew Meredith | 4th May 2020 | More