Yesterday
Here’s how our biggest investors are trading the deep market sell-off
From resources to European stocks and Asian tech, fund managers see plenty of opportunities – and risks – amid a lengthy slump on the ASX and Wall Street.
This Month
Super funds hire economists as they invest more money offshore
The country’s largest superannuation funds have been ramping up their in-house macro expertise as growing assets force them to look beyond Australia.
Morgan Stanley bearish on ASX, cites correlation with Wall Street
The S&P/ASX 200 closed on Friday with its third-largest weekly loss this year despite a rally in Australian iron ore and gold mining stocks.
ASX drops as BHP, Rio and banks weigh
Shares down; Nine confirms Matt Stanton as CEO; Macquarie cuts coal forecasts; ACCC concerned by Silk deal; Boss buys Laramide stake; gold stocks shine.
Why a weak US dollar may be part of Trump’s plan
Investors and strategists are pondering whether Trump’s unorthodox ideas to revive US manufacturing will succeed.
Fear of a ‘Trumpcession’ is growing. Here’s why
Fears of a sharp US downturn are permeating financial markets. Even so, Perpetual and BlackRock remain optimistic about the US economy.
Why a battered $A is a double-edged sword for ASX stocks
CSL, Accent Group, Kogan, Atlas Arteria and Qantas are feeling the impact of a depressed Australian dollar in their fortunes.
Credit funds raise $1b in rush to list on the ASX
The hunt for yield is fuelling a surge in listed credit funds. Realm, MA Financial, Gryphon and Qualitas are among those scrambling to tap investor demand.
February
Why alarm bells are ringing for the sharemarket
A study of technical indicators suggest equities in both the US and Australia may be on the cusp of a correction – a lot depends on Nvidia.
Why this fundie would rather get it wrong than sell too soon
Australian Eagle’s Sean Sequeira is optimistic about Silex Systems and Dexus, but regrets selling Technology One too early.
ASX closes at one-month low, CBA down 2pc; Megaport rallies
Shares closer lower; new jobs hit 44,000, topping forecasts; Megaport soars 19pc; banks slump; Magellan down 10pc; Fortescue, Rio cut dividend.
RBA rate caution ‘rubbish’ with more cuts to come
Bond managers have dismissed the governor’s reticence on further rate cuts, with some even predicting as many as three more rate cuts this year.
Market tips two more rate cuts despite RBA caution
Bond markets are sticking with their rate cut forecasts after the central bank finally joined the global easing campaign by lowering the cash rate to 4.1 per cent.
$A set to soar if RBA holds fire on rates
The Australian dollar is already trading at a two-month high thanks to weak US data. What it does next will all come down to the central bank.
Markets expect ‘hawkish’ interest rate cut from RBA this week
The Australian sharemarket will start lower on Monday. Economists warn that should the RBA cut this week, future reductions are far from certain.
Don’t underestimate the RBA’s willingness to shock the market
The Reserve Bank has a rich history of surprises compared with the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England, an analysis by Commonwealth Bank shows.
ASX resets peak, BHP up 2pc; Temple & Webster shares hit record
Shares rise; Temple & Webster sets new record; gold tipped to top $US3,500; Qantas downgraded; Sigma rallies, CBA resets record; Toys”R”Us chief exits.
RBA’s radio silence is a telling sign for next week
There’s a lot of money riding on the central bank’s rate decision. While the market and most economists are all but convinced, it’s still a line ball decision.
The Australian farmers set to benefit from Trump’s trade war
Australian almonds, wine and beef could be among biggest gainers from US tariffs as countries turn to cheaper markets. The weak Australian dollar also helps.
There’s a reason why investors are flocking to fund Australian states
State governments grappling with credit downgrades have no choice but to pay bond investors more money to fund their ambitious election promises.