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How to keep your cool in a volatile market
When headlines get alarming, should you change your portfolio?
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US stock market outlook: Where we see investing opportunities in March
Stability at the surface, turbulence below.
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An update on the US-Iran conflict
Escalating tensions in the Middle East lead to volatility, oil supply issues, and increased inflation expectations.
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The 5% deposit scheme is bad for homeowners and Australia.
Here’s how the scheme is playing out. Far from helping, it’s making the situation worse.
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Global stocks slump, oil soars as war with Iran engulfs region
Investors sold cyclical stocks and piled into oil producers and defense firms.
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US stock market concentration has surpassed its 1930s peak. Should investors worry?
A historically concentrated market isn’t necessarily bad, but it does pose risks.
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From the desk of the CIO: Disruption in the age of AI
Why Morningstar’s moat framework holds in the new age of AI.
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Don’t overreact: Tariffs overturned, but fundamentals still rule
The Supreme Court strikes down the president’s use of IEEPA to implement tariffs.
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Market Minute: Jobs and inflation data in the spotlight
Local reporting season has seen solid results, led by big names such as NAB and Telstra; meanwhile, U.S. jobs and inflation data are positive, but markets are still predicting a 60% chance of a Fed rate cut
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US markets brief: The AI loser trade, and what’s driving it
Plus: Equal-weighted indexes’ time in the sun, Q4 GDP, and what to watch as big retailers report earnings.
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Could tariffs go still higher despite the Supreme Court ruling?
The Trump administration has other ways to keep tariffs high—if the president has the patience for the bureaucracy involved.
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Why a ‘k-shaped’ economy means more risk for stock investors
Analysts say a stumble in the stock market could spell trouble for consumer spending and economic growth. That makes for a fragile balance.
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Market Minute: Japanese markets react strongly; AI uncertainty expected
Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi receives a resounding vote of confidence. In Australia, CommBank earnings jump nearly 7%, and the dollar rises over 71 US cents.
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Market Index Performance | January 2026
Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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Gold is on sale. Should you buy?
Even with its recent dip, gold’s run looks impressive, but decades of data show why performance-chasing can undermine long-term returns.
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