APRA surprised the market this week when they said they would phase out Capital Notes, otherwise known as hybrids, and Additional Tier 1 capital.
It’s...
There is mounting concern that US government tariffs and tax cuts may seriously disrupt the US bond market. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and billionaire...
There was strong domestic corporate bond issuance before the US election, and I thought most Australian companies had satisfied their 2024 funding requirements, so...
A common question I’ve received over the years is how much investors should allocate to fixed income. The percentage depends on your goals, age,...
Private credit continues to garner the headlines. Rest Super announced yesterday it is strengthening its position in private credit. The fund has increased investment in...
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the budget last night with the Libs stating they will honor many of the policies. So, no matter who...
The US Fed looks set to cut rates tonight, but will it be by 25 basis points or 50? I’m more inclined to think...
Not much is making sense at the moment, with wars, starvation, riots, tariffs, and now the possibility of additional tax on foreign investment flows...
Will the RBA board cut the cash rate when it meets next, on 18th February? Economists at ANZ and CBA have stated they think...
Australian monthly inflation posted a shock rise yesterday as steep electricity price hikes saw annual headline inflation jump to 2.8% from 1.9% in July....