Opinion
Heightened volatility has investors seeking safer investments. Derisking strategies include increasing your cash holdings, preferring investment grade bonds over high yield and investing in “safe havens” such as the US dollar
Week in review
RBA releases its official minutes with a mild easing bias present, as expected the FOMC left rates unchanged in the US, Greek Prime Minister discloses new debt proposals to Eurozone leaders and yields were lower last week as a result of the news
Week in review
RBA Governor suggests an easing bias, economic commentators suggest the US hold off on rate rises to enhance economic stability, Greece is downgraded, SCT Logistics launches $85m issue, CBL Corporation is upgraded and PMP reiterate their FY15 guidance
Week in review
The RBA keeps rates on hold, Greece defers IMF payments, the yield curve continues to steepen, Adani Abbott Point goes retail, McPherson’s cuts its profit forecast and PAYCE exits a joint venture and sells development rights
Opinion
The 10 year swap rate spiked again this week, we assess the causes and possible strategies for investors in long dated bonds
Week in review
Bad news dominates - Dreadful capex numbers impact confidence; Greece survives another week; AUD and government yields down; and new DirectBonds from Qantas, Sun Group and Asciano dominate flows
Opinion
In a low-rate market, a small improvement in the return on your cash deposits can add up to more than you think. Take, for example, a friend of mine who recently sold his business, pocketing a handsome sum
Opinion
Investors typically care more about how much income they will get and how much risk they have to take as opposed to which asset class. Here are some options for Australian income seeking investors