Category: Aspire News & Views
Why investors should get defensive ahead of August’s reporting season
We’ve had a strong start to the 2019 financial year in terms of price movement of the share market index. We’re back to near record levels for the ASX200 after an almost 25 per cent rating upwards from December lows. … Continue reading
Total super balance and contributions
It’s nearly the end of the financial year and you’ll need to do some planning for next financial year if you’re thinking of making non-concessional super contributions or working out whether you will qualify for the co-contribution or spouse contribution … Continue reading
What the Coalition’s election victory means for Australia’s economy
With the Coalition returning to government following Saturday’s Federal election, it’s likely to be business as usual for the Australian economy. Read More
Inflation undershoots in Australia
Surprisingly weak Australian inflation has led to expectations the Reserve Bank will soon cut rates. But what’s driving low inflation? Is it really that bad? Why not just lower the inflation target? Will rate cuts help?And what does it mean … Continue reading
Australia continues to deliver for real estate investors
Despite mixed global economic signals, real estate remains a high-value investment for clients looking for defensive, income-generating assets. Additionally, global volatility means investors are focused on low-risk, stable, long-term returns, producing demand for this asset class. Read More
Disruption a key theme for real estate in 2019
Despite mixed global economic signals, real estate remains a high-value investment for clients looking for defensive, income-generating assets. Additionally, global volatility means investors are focused on low-risk, stable, long-term returns, producing demand for this asset class. Read More
Why the outlook for 2019 could be ok after all
Looking back at 2017, it seems that year was too good to be true. When we look at monthly returns including dividends, the US share market didn’t suffer one negative month. Read More
How much is really needed in retirement?
In the UK in 2014, The Independent Review of Retirement Income (IRRI) was commissioned to look at retirement incomes. Read More
The Shortest Road to Riches
Delivery time expectations within the e-commerce experience have fallen sharply. Delivery periods… Read More
The US economy – does the flattening yield curve indicate recession is imminent?
The US economy – does the flattening yield curve indicate recession is imminent? 19 Jul, 2018 Read More
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