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Trump’s self-destructive economic act
Trade wars, the US dollar and the RBA cash rate.
Trump’s self-destructive economic act
Trump’s self-destructive economic act
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Has the stock market reached peak optimism on tariffs?

Has the stock market reached peak optimism on tariffs?

Strategists say equities have already priced in the good news on tariffs as the trade war grinds on.
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June 2025 US stock market outlook: Has the storm passed?

June 2025 US stock market outlook: Has the storm passed?

Be wary of the recent complacency; there’s turbulent water ahead before the skies clear.
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Chart of the week: Morningstar analysis; Tariff impact by sector

Chart of the week: Morningstar analysis; Tariff impact by sector

Morningstar Chief Economist’s analysis shows tariff impact by sector
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Four key trends shaping portfolios

Four key trends shaping portfolios

Zoom out and there are four clear trends that will last for a decade or more.
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How healthy is the US economy? Here’s what the top economic indicators say

How healthy is the US economy? Here’s what the top economic indicators say

While recession fears have cooled somewhat, here are some signals worth watching.
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Trump’s tax bill adds to bond market’s woes

Trump’s tax bill adds to bond market’s woes

After the tariff scare, Treasury yields are on the rise as investors focus on the worsening fiscal outlook.
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Tariffs are a smokescreen to Trump’s real endgame

Tariffs are a smokescreen to Trump’s real endgame

Behind market volatility and tariff threats lies a deeper strategy. Trump’s real goal isn’t trade reform but managing America’s massive debts, preserving bond market confidence, and preparing for potential QE.
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More than tariffs: Behind the US dollar’s decline

More than tariffs: Behind the US dollar’s decline

The dollar’s decline reflects concerns among global investors.
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Market Index Performance | April 2025

Market Index Performance | April 2025

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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Chart of the week: What’s in store for markets over the Trump term?

Chart of the week: What’s in store for markets over the Trump term?

This week’s chart of the week looks at election-cycle equity market performance.
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Stocks soar as investors cheer US-China tariff rollback

Stocks soar as investors cheer US-China tariff rollback

The scope of the temporary reductions took markets by surprise.
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Webinar: How to position your portfolio for risk and resilience

Webinar: How to position your portfolio for risk and resilience

Explore how you can use Sharesight and Morningstar to make more informed decisions during uncertain times.
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Chart of the week: Liberation day ranks amongst the worst selloffs on record

Chart of the week: Liberation day ranks amongst the worst selloffs on record

As Buffett puts, “the stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient”.
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Is the US headed for a recession? What analysts are saying about Q1’s GDP decline

Is the US headed for a recession? What analysts are saying about Q1’s GDP decline

The slowdown comes as US firms stock up on inventory ahead of Trump’s tariffs.
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9 charts on Trump’s first 100 days in US markets

9 charts on Trump’s first 100 days in US markets

Wall Street expected bull markets, but got intense volatility and uncertainty instead.
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