Author name: Jonathan Tacadena

Jonathan, with over 22 years of experience as an investment advisor, began in Futures in 2001, transitioned to Foreign Exchange, and has focused on Equities for over 15 years. He specializes in using derivatives like options to safeguard share portfolios and create additional income.

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Closing Bell 5th August: XJO falls over 3% as Japanese Yen carry trade continues to unwind

The Australian sharemarket is experiencing its steepest sell-off in two years, driven by escalating U.S. recession concerns. The S&P/ASX 200 index has dropped 2.7%, or 220 points, to 7722, extending Friday’s 2.1% decline. This 5% two-day loss marks the worst single-day drop since June 2022, when U.S. inflation surged to a 40-year high, unsettling global markets.

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Closing Bell 2nd August: Resmed rallies after good earnings. XJO falls 2% and now below 8000

Australian shares experienced their largest one-day drop in 16 months, with the S&P/ASX 200 plummeting 2.1% or 171.1 points to 7943.60, following a sharp decline on Wall Street amid concerns that the Federal Reserve may be behind on cutting interest rates. This fall comes after the index reached a record high of 8114.7 just a day earlier. Despite the drop, the index remains on track for a 0.3% weekly gain, following a 4.2% rise last month.

Balanced Portfolio

Balanced Portfolio Update: Resmed Rallies on Earnings

ResMed Inc.(RMD) pioneer innovative solutions that treat and keep people out of the hospital, empowering them to live healthier, higher-quality lives. Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. and lower costs for consumers and healthcare systems in more than 140 countries.

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