Closing Bell 10th January: Catastrophe Bonds and LA Wildfires
Australian shares dropped on Friday, led by declines in the banking and consumer staples sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 Index reversed early gains, down 0.5% to 8287.1
Pre-Market Pulse 23rd December – Stocks manage a positive day after tough week
Equities wrapped up a difficult with strong gains Friday, a day after snapping its longest losing streak since 1974 as cooler-than-expected inflation data eased concern that the Federal Reserve could turn even more hawkish next year.
Balanced Portfolio – Take Profit S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (QUS) & WiseTech (WTC) Broader market Risk reduction
The updated FOMC outlook reinforces a risk-off sentiment, signaling a period of economic uncertainty with heightened volatility in growth and inflation trajectories. In this environment
Pre-Market Pulse 19th December – Santa rally derailed as Fed halves the rate-cut outlook for 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points overnight, but halved the number of rate cuts expected for next year as the battle to bring inflation down toward the central bank’s target is now expected to take longer than previously expected.
Index Plus Investment Committee – Dec 2024
This month’s investment committee meeting revealed a market environment that can best be described as “quietly optimistic.” Inflation is settling into central bank target ranges, employment remains strong, and consumer spending is holding up—surprisingly so in both the U.S. and Australia. Yet, behind the scenes, everyone is preparing for possible shifts in 2024.
Closing Bell 16th December: UBS Cuts Uranium Outlook, China Retail Sales Disappoint
The ASX closed 0.6% lower on Monday, down 46.5 points to 8249.5, marking its fifth consecutive day of declines.
Bulls vs Bears EP47:Bitcoin surged past $100,000 for the first time
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000, reaching $103,649, fueled by optimism over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies.
Index Plus – Initial Holdings
The Index Plus Portfolio is constructed to outperform the ASX 200 benchmark by 3-4% annually. By balancing stable market exposure with tactical allocations in high-growth and thematic sectors, the portfolio aims to deliver enhanced returns without taking on excessive risk.
Closing Bell 28th November: ASX Reaches New Heights Amid Mixed Global Signals and Crypto Resurgence
The S&P/ASX 200 Index hit a record high, rising 0.7% to 8466.7, led by strength in banking and healthcare stocks.
Closing Bell 26th November: Donald Trump announces additional tariffs
The Australian sharemarket retreated on November 26, 2024, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index falling 0.4% to 8485 points, pulled back from Monday’s record close.
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Alpha Recommendation: Buy Megaport (MP1)
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