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The Fed’s ‘difficult situation’: reading between the lines of the September dot plot
Inflation is sticky, but the labor market is cooling. How will the Fed handle rate cuts from here?
The Fed’s ‘difficult situation’: reading between the lines of the September dot plot
The Fed’s ‘difficult situation’: reading between the lines of the September dot plot
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Fed cuts rates and signals more to come in 2025

Fed cuts rates and signals more to come in 2025

Risks to the labor market point to easier monetary policy ahead.
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Will the US continue to outperform?

Will the US continue to outperform?

Investors continue to bet big on the US.
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Is a half-point Fed interest rate cut on the table?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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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