Markets News & Analysis
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Is a half-point Fed interest rate cut on the table?
With the economy weakening but inflation sticky, markets see a small chance that the Fed will opt for a jumbo rate cut.
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Is the US economy headed for a recession?
A rapidly cooling job market is raising alarm bells for market watchers.
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Should Australia follow Trump’s new brand of capitalism?
A new brand of capitalism may be emerging - one where governments take equity in private companies. Is it state overreach, or a smarter way to fund public goods without raising taxes?
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Chart of the Week: What has driven US tech returns?
Our expectations for the market’s favourite sector.
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Market Index Performance | August 2025
Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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US markets brief: Why are investors so relaxed amid the chaos?
Plus: US Consumer stocks, a September Fed rate cut, and August jobs data.
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Market Minute: A resilient ASX, Nvidia lead global markets, trade policies affect global retailers
This week, Portfolio Manager Matt Wilkinson looks at a strong August for the ASX, US megacaps continuing to deliver strong returns in global markets, and what the tariff saga means for global retailers and US inflation.
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Chart of the Week: Why this earnings season is different
The market reaction to earnings is unusual and volatility is up.
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From the desk of the CIO: Staying invested pays off
Staying invested has paid off in 2025, but with tariffs rising and policy shifts ahead, diversification is key.
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Market Minute: Reporting Season, Part 2
Equity Market Strategist Lochlan Halloway is back with Part 2 of the Reporting Season update, with more upgrades than average and big share price swings for blue-chip stocks.
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Market Minute: Reporting Season, Part 1
Join Equity Market Strategist Lochlan Halloway in this week’s Market Minute, where he’s covering the first stage of Reporting Season.
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Market Index Performance | July 2025
Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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Market Minute: Earnings season expectations vs. reality
A quieter week in markets sees the investment team take a cautious approach on US large caps and Aussie equities.
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Chart of the Week: Where do asset classes sit compared to all time highs?
Morningstar’s market thermometer shows where assets sit compared to historical highs.
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