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US election implications for investors and Australia
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US election implications for investors and Australia
The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency brings the prospect of more US tax cuts and deregulation, but also more tariff hikes, trade wars and...
Shane Oliver | 07 November 2024
It’s dismal: good news is bad news … and vice versa
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It’s dismal: good news is bad news … and vice versa
Almost every economic data point or announcement can be interpreted as good news or bad news, which is confusing for investors looking for guidance....
Graham Hand | 27 August 2023
We still expect elevated US inflation to be temporary: Morningstar
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We still expect elevated US inflation to be temporary: Morningstar
Once the vehicle shortage is resolved, inflation should be back on trend.
Preston Caldwell | 13 August 2021
Why investors shouldn't panic over the yield curve inversion
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Why investors shouldn't panic over the yield curve inversion
The yield curve – a leading economic indicator that has accurately predicted the past five US recessions - inverted Friday fuelling fears of a...
Emma Rapaport | 27 March 2019
RBA unfazed by household debt
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RBA unfazed by household debt
The Reserve Bank says economic risks from household debt and the housing market slowdown have increased over the past five months, but not enough to...
AAP | 20 March 2019
Theresa May loses Brexit deal vote in UK parliament
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Theresa May loses Brexit deal vote in UK parliament
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has lost her Brexit deal vote in the House of Commons by 432 votes to 202 - the biggest UK government defeat in history
Emma Wall | 15 January 2019
RBA 'may delay rate hike' after GDP miss
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RBA 'may delay rate hike' after GDP miss
The chances of a hike in 2019 are receding after falling house prices, tighter lending standards and sluggish wages contributed to...
AAP | 05 December 2018
Expert insights on stocks, macro events and SMSF regulations
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Expert insights on stocks, macro events and SMSF regulations
Morningstar Individual Investor Conference: Donald Trump and the US-China trade war, top Australian stock picks, and the ongoing fallout from...
Glenn Freeman | 30 October 2018
Household savings predicted to keep declining
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Household savings predicted to keep declining
Australians are expected to dig further into their savings this year as they increase their spending faster than their income is growing, according...
AAP | 24 October 2018
Why Macquarie has an advantage over its peers
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Why Macquarie has an advantage over its peers
Morningstar analysts recently updated several companies' economic moats, their measure of a company's sustainable competitive advantage. We put the...
Emma Rapaport | 23 October 2018