Economic update May 2025 Global Global markets whipsawed following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements on April 2, and subsequent developments throughout the month. Volatility was rife and trading volumes were robust. The Volatility Index (VIX) spiked to a 5-year high of 57.8 on April 9, though ended the month sub-25. This move came as markets … Read more
Federal Election 2025 During the Federal Election campaign, the Government made a number of election promises, which may impact your finances. There were also a number of support measures proposed in the recent Federal Budget. What could this mean for you? These announcements are proposals only and may or may not be made law. The … Read more
Navigating market volatility Navigating market volatility Financial markets have been erratic lately, understandably causing some concern for those of us with super and investments. While dips and major market events are a common feature of investing, markets generally trend upwards over time. Most super funds invest in sharemarkets to help your money grow over in … 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
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
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