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Market Minute: Rates hold, AI soars, risks remain
Matt discusses why the Fed and RBA remain cautious on interest rates, the ongoing impact of AI-driven investment, and why diversification remains key for long-term investors.
Market Minute: Rates hold, AI soars, risks remain
Market Minute: Rates hold, AI soars, risks remain
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Have AI’s four horsemen arrived?

Have AI’s four horsemen arrived?

Why it would be unusual if this time, it was ‘different’.
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How much lower can oil prices go on the Iran peace deal?

How much lower can oil prices go on the Iran peace deal?

Oil dropped on the preliminary agreement, but analysts caution against expecting a near-term return to prewar prices.
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Market Minute: Markets react to peace deal, Space X IPO; RBA holds rates

Market Minute: Markets react to peace deal, Space X IPO; RBA holds rates

From Iran and inflation to AI and market valuations, we unpack the key themes shaping markets this week.
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Market Index Performance | May 2026

Market Index Performance | May 2026

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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Why is Bitcoin plunging?

Why is Bitcoin plunging?

Bitcoin’s recent decline is being driven by a mix of ETF outflows, forced liquidations, regulatory uncertainty, and a growing investor preference for AI stocks.
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Market Minute: Markets pause as AI hype meets reality

Market Minute: Markets pause as AI hype meets reality

Energy prices remain elevated on Middle East tensions, while Broadcom’s results prompt investors to temper near-term expectations.
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Inflation big picture: Boomers got lucky, next Gen not so much

Inflation big picture: Boomers got lucky, next Gen not so much

An end to the low-inflation boom that enriched boomers and ushers in a higher-inflation era for younger investors.
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Future Focus: Where do you go when everything is expensive?

Future Focus: Where do you go when everything is expensive?

Experts weigh in on why you need to diversify differently now.
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Market Minute: Markets are rallying but it’s fragile.

Market Minute: Markets are rallying but it’s fragile.

“The market is up” doesn’t tell the full story. AI continues to dominate - especially in emerging markets. Opportunity lies where sentiment is weakest.
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Market Minute: Why strong earnings aren’t moving markets anymore

Market Minute: Why strong earnings aren’t moving markets anymore

Markets remain near record highs despite rising geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns and growing scrutiny of AI valuations.
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3 years of the AI stock market boom in charts

3 years of the AI stock market boom in charts

A look at how exploding AI revenues have driven returns, lifted non-tech stocks, added to market concentration, and sent unicorn valuations flying.
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US stock market outlook: It’s time to reallocate from growth to value

US stock market outlook: It’s time to reallocate from growth to value

The growth category, specifically technology and AI stocks, is no longer providing an excess margin of safety.
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Market Minute: Markets are rising, but risks are building

Market Minute: Markets are rising, but risks are building

Equity markets have seen strong gains, but investors are receiving mixed messages.
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The AI boom is creating a big gap in tech stock returns

The AI boom is creating a big gap in tech stock returns

The tech sector’s top performers make strides in 2026, while the bottom 10% of the sector dips to its lowest in years.
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Market Minute: A big week for semiconductor stocks

Market Minute: A big week for semiconductor stocks

Semiconductor stocks see significant gains; markets brace for reactions to the US/China summit.
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