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A FinSec View – GDP, Liquidity Risk, Retirees & More…

15th March 2024 Glass half-full approach as we see some silver linings When Treasurer Jim Chalmers took to the media lectern to welcome December quarter GDP figures showing the very slimmest of growth (0.2 per cent), he embodied the true definition of a “glass half-full” kind of person. “Even weak growth is welcome growth in the circumstances,” Treasurer Chalmers said, as annual growth slumped to just 1.5 per cent, the lowest rate of growth since the dot com crash [...]

2024-03-20T15:48:38+10:30March 20th, 2024|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Markets, Currency Risks & More…

16th February 2024 Will the Year of the Dragon spell good luck for the Australian economy? Just when we thought it was far too late to be wishing you a Happy New Year... we welcome the Chinese Year of the Dragon. In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparallelled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honour, luck and success - and 2024 is forecast to bring about opportunities, changes [...]

2024-02-19T09:48:33+10:30February 19th, 2024|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Markets, Rates, Cyber Scams & more…

15th December 2023 Yes, Virginia, there is a rate pause (and possible Fed cuts coming into view) Dear readers, it’s that time of year again, when we put the finishing touches on December and pause to reflect not only on the past 12 months but turn our minds to all the possibilities a New Year brings. There’s no question it’s been a turbulent economic year, as white-knuckled Central Banks have tried desperately to put the brakes on rampant inflation [...]

2023-12-20T14:58:01+10:30December 20th, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Markets, Wealth Wisdom, Retirees’ Super and more…

17th November 2023 Market Update Christmas may be around the corner, but it’s been hard to escape the depressing reality of the news cycle in recent weeks. The war between Israel and Hamas is stoking growing fears of a wider Middle East conflict and far-reaching impacts on energy and food markets, global trade and geopolitical relationships. These fears, understandably, are casting a dark shadow over the global economy as it limps out of the shocks of COVID-19 and the [...]

2023-11-20T12:04:39+10:30November 20th, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Markets, Wealth Wisdom, Downsizer Rules and more…

13th October 2023 Plot Twist as Market Braces for 'Higher for Longer' Narrative Any author knows the value of a good plot twist - or two, or three. The name of the game, of course, is to keep readers guessing. To keep them navigating the carefully constructed twists and turns until there’s some ‘a-ha’ moment of clarity. And so, it seems, the US Federal Reserve is writing an intriguing page turner - one that’s souring sentiment and prompting investors [...]

2023-10-16T11:11:45+10:30October 16th, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Markets, Wealth Wisdom, Protecting your nest egg and more…

15th September 2023 Navigating by the stars under cloudy skies - Jackson Hole’s inflation forecast The majestic Grand Teton mountain range in Wyoming, US, provided a striking backdrop for the high-profile annual Jackson Hole economic retreat last month, with financial markets watching the event as closely as the area’s native hawks. The annual get-together of top central bankers (including our own Dr Philip Lowe for the final time before he passed the baton to Michele Bullock) is significant, because [...]

2023-09-19T09:22:34+09:30September 19th, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Market Update, Supercharge your retirement, monthly moves and more

11th August 2023 Analysts of late seem to have taken a cue from a classic suspense movie - dramatic, unpredictable, and leaving us a little scared to look. The script is laced with economic intrigue, with job data serving both as the protagonist and antagonist, inflation stealing the show, and the Central Bank's next move dripping with tension. Such is the current nature of 'things' that the perpetual output from many of these analysts look like contradictory guesses. Forecasts [...]

2023-08-14T21:08:30+09:30August 14th, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Fridayitis, Productivity problems, IWT fundamentals, RBA flip the script and more.

31st July 2023 Esteemed readers, we extend our sincerest apologies for the postponement of our usual Friday newsletter. Alas, the elusive "Fridayitis" mischievously intervened, causing a slight disruption to our regular schedule. While the allure of Friday's impending weekend escapades is undeniably captivating, there's a special charm to discovering something on Monday. Amidst the bustle of fresh possibilities and renewed focus, we hope delving into a captivating read can invigorate your week. With this we hope you embrace this [...]

2023-08-02T10:56:19+09:30July 31st, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Fear, Aspiring prosperity, Markets and more

14th July 2023 Fear drives many facets of our lives. In her book "Fear Less", Dr Pippa Grange, a renowned psychologist who works extensively with elite athletes and sports teams (including the Australian Olympic team), highlights the pervasive role fear has in our lives. She argues that fear is often what holds us back from fulfilment and true success, and the ability to recognise and diminish its influence can lead to a transformative change. According to Grange, there are [...]

2023-07-17T10:00:31+09:30July 14th, 2023|The FinSec View|

A FinSec View – Mid-year market & investment outlook, Foreign investment in Australia, 1559 times per day, Age pension changes and more

30th June 2023 An article by business columnist Robert Gottliebsen published in the Australian yesterday, summarised beautifully recent discussions we at FinSec have been having around inflation and interest rates - so much so the comment “did we write this?” was made. It is a conundrum that lies in the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) ability to use conventional interest rate mechanisms to bring inflation below the four per cent mark. While we briefly touched upon this subject in [...]

2023-07-03T10:19:54+09:30June 30th, 2023|The FinSec View|
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