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The Key to Retiring with Confidence
How much do you really need to retire? It is a question that puzzles many, and yet the answer reminds as elusive as ever.
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Weekly Wrap: Market Higher For A Second Week
Australian shares were up slightly for a second week on Friday with investors hoping for an interest rate cut in the US, even as the chances of a local cut have evaporated. With the US Fed and the local Reserve Bank both meeting this week to decide on official interest rates, there are still strong hopes the US will cut rate even though still strong Australian inflation have greatly reduced the chances of any cut here.
Copper Price Surge on Global Supply Squeeze and Tariff Speculation a Tailwind for Australian Miners
Copper has been on a strong upward trajectory in recent weeks, climbing more than 30% on the London Metal Exchange this year as traders and analysts warn that global inventories could soon hit critically low levels.
Why There Is a Ceasefire in the Bank Wars—For Now
The ceasefire between the banks in the war for deposits is still holding at this stage but it may not be long before we see it break out in earnest, after the revelation that Macquarie Bank now has more than $200 billion in retail and business deposits.
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Self-Managed Super Woes
While there are many lessons to be learned from the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds that swallowed more than $1 billion of Australian’s superannuation money, key among them is the use of SMSFs.
Weekly Wrap: Australia and the US diverge over interest rates
The past week has been quite a significant one as it became clear that the US and Australia were diverging in a significant way. Here in Australia the ongoing upward trend in inflation made it clear that there is now little hope of an interest rate cut.
Investor Pulse - Copper’s Multi-Year Opportunity Taking Shape on the ASX
The global copper market is entering a new era of structural tightness, with a number of factors creating what we see as one of the most compelling medium-to-long-term investment windows in years.
Australia Exporting Money for a Change
It's still the case that we are sending plenty of iron ore, beef, and wheat overseas; but, perhaps surprisingly, we are now sending plenty of investment dollars overseas as well.
How to Avoid a Costly Super Mistake
One of the costliest and most common problems with superannuation is failing to appreciate the difference between the accumulation and pension phases for your account.
Weekly wrap: Harsh day on ASX wipes off $40 billion
Another bruising day on the Australian share market on Friday saw it shed almost $40 billion and sink to a six-month low as hopes for US rate cuts once again diminished. The ASX 200 dropped by 136.20 points, or 1.6%, to 8416.50 points as AI worries in the US transferred directly to our market.
Metals Recycling: The missing link in critical mineral security
One solution in the global race to secure critical minerals is gaining traction: metals recycling. In a recent episode of the Minerals Metals Initiative podcast, Hugo Schumann explained why recycling is a strategic necessity for national security and sustainability.
Gold’s Glitter Dims, But Analysts Say the Shine Isn’t Gone Yet
Gold has hit a rough patch this month, but leading analysts believe the weakness is only temporary, with Goldman Sachs seeing the recent dip as more of a short-term correction than the beginning of a prolonged downturn.