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Ever since the GFC, interest rates around the world have been on a trajectory to zero, which acted as a proxy tax on investing for retirement for millions. But the current economic is a whole new ball game, writes Drew Meredith.

Tightening of central policy on a global scale is creating valuation arbitrage across the board, and creating opportunities for skilful investors.

The dividend wave that has surged on to the global markets shows no sign of abating. Australian investors have been of the the biggest beneficiaries, but that may change.

ASX weakens, industrials gain as corporate activity booms, Chinese exports jump The ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) weakened throughout the day to finish slightly lower than it started on Tuesday. The majority of the weakness came from the energy, down 0.6%, and real estate sectors, down 0.9%. Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) and GPT Group (ASX: GPT) were among the hardest hit,…

ASX 200 falls 0.4%, China flags iron ore concerns, Vicinity (ASX:VCX) confirms dividend A weak global lead pushed the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) down 0.4% today, with the China Iron and Steel Association flagging concerns about the ballooning iron ore price at the same time that maintenance hit export volumes in November. BHP (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue (ASX:FMG) bore the brunt down 2.3% and 3.1% respectively.  Yet…

Australian equities investment manager, DNR Capital, today announced that the newly launched DNR Capital Australian Equities Income Fund is now available to financial advisers through three leading investment platforms – Macquarie Wrap, Netwealth and HUB24. The fund, which is managed and led by chief investment officer Jamie Nicol and portfolio manager Scott Kelly, under the…

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