Economic update February 2025 Global The introduction of DeepSeek’s open-source R1 model shocked global markets in January, challenging our understanding of capex requirements and competition in artificial intelligence. Despite the DeepSeek rout, the MSCI World Equity Index ended January +3.5% higher, led by strength in European equities as investors rotated out of US tech exposures … Read more
What assets can you have before losing your Age Pension? What assets can you have before losing your Age Pension? There are many benefits to receiving an Age Pension or even a part pension, but there are limits to what level of income or assets you can have, to be eligible. Regarding assets, the key … Read more
Is it worth salary sacrificing into super? Let’s explore the ins and outs of salary sacrificing into your super and help you determine if it’s worth considering as part of your financial strategy. We’re all familiar with the concept of super. It’s that portion of our salary that employers are required to contribute to a … Read more
Are bonds a good investment? Market price All bonds have a set value when they’re first issued. If you hold the bond until it reaches its end date (maturity), you will receive what you originally invested. However, if you sell a bond before maturity, you’ll receive the market value of the bond which may be … Read more
Understanding your investment options Understanding your investment options Investing is full of jargon and technical terms that can make getting started or managing your investments seem intimidating. Here are some of the key terms to help you better understand the different options available to you. Common investing terms There are a few terms that you’ll … Read more
What causes market movements? When the news is filled with headlines about market movements, it’s normal to feel a bit anxious. Here are three things to keep in mind if the next time share markets aren’t behaving the way you’d like them to. 1. Markets constantly go up and down As long as we’ve had … Read more