On the face of it, rising interest rates should be a plus for retirees. But as Chris Paton, chief investment officer of La Trobe Financial, explains, the challenge lies with inflation. Even before the conflict we're seeing in the Middle East and ...
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Markets recoiled when the US entered Iran, but the lasting impact may not show up in headline data. For long-term investors, the real shifts are emerging across defence, energy and critical minerals. In the first two months of 2026, markets followed ...
Older renters need far more super than homeowners to retire comfortably. This is how big the gap really is, and what you can do about it. Older Australians retiring without owning a home will need about double the superannuation of those with a paid-off ...
Next week's CPI could expose a flaw in Australia's rate strategy, with inflation driven by supply pressures that interest rates can't fix. What if next week's CPI numbers aren't about inflation, but rather the system we're using ...
How shares, ETFs, crypto and funds are taxed in Australia Investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth over time - but it also comes with tax consequences that can catch investors off guard. Whether you're buying shares, dipping into ...
"Get on the property ladder as soon as you can." It's the advice that's been passed down at kitchen tables across Australia with the same confidence as a family recipe. For decades, buying property has been a reliable formula for building wealth ...
Inflation has taken a small step back, but most households wouldn't notice it at the checkout. While the official numbers show price pressures easing slightly in February, everyday costs are still rising, and worse may be on the way. The Consumer ...
The recent escalation in the Iran conflict -marked by direct US and Israeli strikes and retaliatory exchanges, together with threats to key shipping lanes, such as the Strait of Hormuz-has thrust geopolitics back into the spotlight. Energy supply risks ...
Petrol prices are surging, groceries cost more than they did a year ago, childcare keeps rising, and electricity bills feel heavier every month. With war pushing energy markets around again, many people are asking the same question: What can I do to ...
Oil markets have reacted sharply to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. As the disruption reverberates through oil and gas markets and supply constraints push prices higher, here is what it could mean for energy markets in the weeks and months ...
